He also holds four Maryland kick and punt return records. And he’s just a junior.
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Head coach Randy Edsall told Daniel Gallen of Baltimore Sun Media Group that Likely “probably” has all the qualities of a great return man.
“I mean, he’s probably right,” Likely said after hearing of Edsall’s praise.
Edsall is likely right. Watch for yourself:
Sept. 12, 2015: 85-yard punt return TD vs. Bowling Green
Likely put Maryland up 10-0 over the Falcons with this run.
Sept. 5, 2015: 67-yard punt return TD vs. Richmond
The punt return touchdown in the fourth quarter against Richmond helped Likely break Iowa legend Nile Kinnick’s Big Ten record.
Watch him go 67 yards for the score en route to 233 return yards on the day. (Starts at 0:11).
Sept. 13, 2014: 69-yard punt return TD vs. West Virginia
Though West Virginia won this game as time expired, Likely’s return tied the game with just under 10 minutes left in the game.
The hole was big enough for him to go straight down the field. All he had to do was beat the kicker. (Starts at 3:54).
Dec. 31, 2014: 100-yard kickoff return TD vs. Stanford
The game was out of reach by the time Likely took this kickoff back, but it was an impressive run nonetheless.
He finished his sophomore season with an exclamation point, totaling 496 kick return yards and this touchdown. (Starts at 3:34).
Nov. 16, 2013: 63-yard punt return TD vs. Virgina Tech
As a freshman, Likely helped kill the Hokies’ ACC championship hopes with this return.
He fielded a short 37-yard punt and took it to the house.
As a freshman, he finished with 205 punt return yards and a touchdown, and 729 kick return yards.
