Maryland junior linebacker Daniel Wingate showed his potential as a stud linebacker last season. Now, college football voters from around the country have seen it, as Wingate has been named to the 2025 Butkus Award Watchlist.
Maryland junior linebacker Daniel Wingate is a rising player on the Terrapin defense, which had its struggles at times last season. Wingate was third on the team with 50 tackles (30 solo) and 6.5 tackles for loss last season, playing Robin to Ruben Hyppolite II’s Batman.
The preseason lists are rolling in as the 2025 college football season draws near. On Wednesday, Athlon Sports announced its Preseason All-Big Ten team, and three members of the Maryland football program made the list.
Maryland football LB Daniel Wingate had a terrific sophomore season in College Park, and now he's making some big changes. Wingate has signed with Equity Sports for NIL representation.