End of Season Interceptions Leaders

<p></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">Jayden Sharper was one of Maryland's most dangerous two-way weapons this season, dominating games whether the ball was in the air or in his hands. On defense, Sharper was a nightmare for opposing quarterbacks. He led the state with 10 interceptions, turning defense into instant offense with 174 return yards and 3 pick-sixes, proving he's a true scoring threat from the secondary.<br>Sharper's impact didn't stop there. Offensively, he became a go-to playmaker, using his burst, vision, and versatility to rack up 9 total touchdowns and 1,075 all-purpose yards. </p>     <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1706969' first='Didier' last='Marroquin'] was a game-changing presence for Calvert this season, impacting the field in all three phases and establishing himself as one of Maryland's most disruptive two-way defenders. In coverage, Marroquin consistently showed high-level instincts, range, and ball skills, the type of traits that transform a defense. He hunted the football all year long, finishing with an impressive 9 interceptions, returning them for 91 yards, while also forcing 2 fumbles and recovering 2 more, proving he's more than just a coverage corner, he's a turnover threat.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">But Marroquin didn't just flip games on defense. Offensively, he showcased his ability to stretch the field and win vertically, emerging as a deep-ball threat with 447 receiving yards and 4 touchdowns. His speed, timing, and ability to stack defenders made him a dangerous matchup.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/3kDD28/status/1989157987676746226 </div></figure>   <p></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">Nyjae Colbert is one of the most complete defensive backs in Maryland's 2027 class, and Old Mill relies on him to impact the game in every possible way. Lining up as the deepest man in coverage, Colbert plays with the poise and awareness of a true center-field safety, tracking the ball effortlessly and attacking it at its highest point. He's more than just a ballhawk, Colbert is a reliable open-field tackler who rarely lets ball carriers slip away, and he's shown top-tier awareness by forcing multiple fumbles with precise strip attempts.</p>   <p>His playmaking doesn't stop on defense. Colbert is also a dangerous return threat, consistently flipping field position with his vision and burst once the ball is in his hands. When he gets room, he becomes an offensive weapon without needing a snap on offense.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">The junior finished the year third in the state of Maryland with 8 interceptions, adding 53 tackles and a pick-six, reinforcing just how valuable his versatility is.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/theenyjaelee/status/1996252284729102698 </div></figure>   <p></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='1611709' first='Mekhi' last='Prather'] is the type of player every roster wants and every other coordinator dreads preparing for. The senior defensive back is a true weapon with the ball in his hands, whether he's reading quarterbacks on the back end or turning special-teams touches into field-flipping plays. Prather's blend of shiftiness and big play speed makes him a constant big-play threat in the return game, where defenders often find themselves grasping at air once he hits open space.</p>   <p class="text-gray-700">On defense, Prather's range jumps off the film. From his safety spot, he diagnoses routes and closes downhill with urgency and tracks deep balls with receiver-like instincts. His ball production speaks for itself, 7 interceptions, 161 return yards, and 7 pass breakups, validating his reputation as one of the most disruptive defensive backs in the state.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/UkKhi15/status/1991630195363836401 </div></figure>   <p></p>    <p class="text-gray-700">[player_tooltip player_id='2077334' first='Nijel' last='Trice'] brings ball-hawk instincts to the back end of the Largo defense, and his production this season proves it. The standout defensive back plays with disciplined leverage in coverage, staying patient through routes before exploding to the catch point. When the ball's in the air, Trice doesn't wait for it, he attacks it, consistently high-pointing passes and taking opportunities away from receivers.</p>   <p>His playmaking ability translated into big numbers, finishing the season with 6 interceptions, 138 return yards, and a highlight-reel 80-plus yard pick-six. With instincts and aggression at the catch point, [player_tooltip player_id='2077334' first='Nijel' last='Trice'] brings game-changing value to any secondary he lines up in.</p>    <figure class="wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter"><div class="wp-block-embed__wrapper"> https://twitter.com/_babyystackzz/status/1991137742189686899 </div></figure>