Maryland Terrapins#44 · DL Joel Starlings
79 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-4
- Weight
- 302 lb
- Class
- Junior
- Hometown
- Richmond, VA
Joel Starlings is a DL (#44) for Maryland, from Richmond, VA. In the 2026 season he has 6 tackles and 1 sack over 4 games. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 11
Sacks 17
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 16
Efficiency
Tackles per game 9
Sack rate 18
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 11
Havoc rate 14
Measurables
Height 16
Weight 19
Frame 17
Experience 13
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2026 season
6
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Joel Starlings career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | MD | 4 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | MD | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 10 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2025 to 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
Result
Season
54
35
0
45
55
24
17
9
7No games match these filters.
Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3 | at Nebraska | L 23-48 | 1 | 1 |
| Sep 19 | vs Virginia Tech | L 26-35 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | at UConn | W 38-14 | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 5 | vs Hampton | W 62-0 | 3 | 0 |
Career timeline
- NowMaryland DL: #44
- ClassJunior
- HometownRichmond, VA
Joel Starlings: Maryland DL profile and stats
Joel Starlings is a DL (#44) for Maryland, from Richmond, VA. This profile tracks Joel Starlings's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Maryland roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Maryland sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Joel Starlings in the news
All newsRecapVirginia Tech beat Maryland 35-26 (Week 3, 2026)Virginia Tech beat Maryland 35-26 at SECU Stadium. Now Virginia Tech is 3-0, and Maryland is 2-1.2026-09-19RecapMaryland beat UConn 38-14 (Week 2, 2026)Maryland beat UConn 38-14 at Pratt & Whitney Stadium. Now Maryland is 2-0, and UConn is 1-1.2026-09-12RecapMaryland beat Hampton 62-0 (Week 1, 2026)Maryland beat Hampton 62-0 at SECU Stadium. Now Maryland is 1-0, and Hampton is 0-1.2026-09-05
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Joel Starlings play for?
Joel Starlings plays for Maryland, wearing #44 at DL.
What position does Joel Starlings play?
Joel Starlings is a DL for Maryland.
How tall is Joel Starlings?
Joel Starlings is 6-4 and weighs 302 lb.
What year is Joel Starlings in?
Joel Starlings is listed as a junior on the Maryland roster.
Where is Joel Starlings from?
Joel Starlings is from Richmond, VA.
How many tackles does Joel Starlings have?
Joel Starlings has 6 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.