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Taariq Denson

Running Back

2026 Class

5'9" Height

190 Weight

Bishop McNamara School

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About Taariq

Taariq Denson is a 5'9" Running Back in the 2026 class. Denson attends Bishop McNamara in Maryland. Denson's Player Profile was created on February 4, 2022. Subscribe to Prep Redzone to see where Taariq Denson is ranked and what our scouts have written about them.

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Corey Bailey

Prep Redzone Scout

Taariq Denson Taariq Denson 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Bishop McNamara | 2026 State MD : Compact, Powerful Runner with Next-Level Toughness

At 5’9” and 190 pounds, Taariq Denson Taariq Denson 5'9" | 190 lbs | RB Bishop McNamara | 2026 State MD runs with the kind of power and balance that makes him a challenge to bring down. A physical back with a strong lower body, Denson consistently churns out tough yards, using his vision to identify lanes and his balance to stay upright through contact. Once he finds daylight, he accelerates with purpose, finishing runs with authority.

Denson already holds 5+ offers, highlighted by Wisconsin and Syracuse, both programs known for producing physical ball carriers. His style fits the mold of a workhorse back who can handle volume while also delivering explosive plays when he gets into the second level.

With his compact frame, toughness between the tackles, and ability to bounce off defenders, Denson has the skill set to thrive at the next level. As his recruitment heats up, expect more Power Five programs to get involved.

8 months ago

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Todd Haldis

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Another one of the new transfers in to McNamara this season. Taariq comes over from playing at Riverdale last season and looks to be another key piece to a loaded offense for the Mustangs. A 5’9″ 210lbs Taariq is a bowling ball RB who is hard to bring down once he gets going. He runs behind his pads and doesn’t get tackled easily. With a low center of gravity, shifty and nimble feet and ability to make quick cuts at the LOS; Taariq can make something out of nothing in the run game. Capable of running you over or dancing around defenders to find the open field he is the Thunder component in the Bishop McNamara backfield.

Last Year Film !! #reposted https://t.co/pcAX9m9tNn

— Taariq D. (@Taariqdenson) August 1, 2025

9 months ago

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Corey Bailey

Prep Redzone Scout

Denson shows the ability to catch and block out of the back field, as well as run through arm tackles. This young back is playing on the varsity level at 5’9 190lbs, and already has a few offers from, Marshall, Boston College, and Maryland.

3 years ago