TAI FELTON NEWS

Quiet in season finale Felton caught all four targets for 27 yards during Saturday's 44-7 defeat versus Penn State.

Impact It was not the final game Felton was looking for as the senior receiver was held to season-lows in both receptions and yards on the day. Despite a tough end to the year, Felton had a productive season after getting off to a blistering start, catching 96 passes for 1,124 yards and nine touchdowns, leading the Big Ten in both receptions and yards on the season. With no eligibility remaining and the Terrapins ineligible for bowl season, the 6-foot-2 wideout will likely turn his attention to the NFL Draft.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in loss Felton had six receptions (on 10 targets) for 57 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 29-13 loss to Iowa.

Impact Felton connected with backup quarterback MJ Morris on a pair of second half touchdowns, keeping Maryland in the game until late in the fourth quarter. The senior receiver has had a very productive year for the Terrapins, totaling 92 catches for 1,097 yards and nine touchdowns through 11 games this season. His final opportunity to improve his regular season numbers will come when the Terps travel to face Penn State this coming Saturday.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in defeat Felton gathered in 6 of 14 targets for 61 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 31-17 loss against Rutgers.

Impact Felton connected with quarterback Billy Edwards on a 12-yard scoring strike in the second quarter, giving the Terrapins a 10-7 lead at the time. The senior receiver has sustained a high volume throughout the 2024 season, garnering 12 or more targets in eight of 10 games. Saturday's performance took Felton up over 1,000 yards on the year, bringing his season totals to 86 catches for 1,040 yards and seven touchdowns through 10 games. His next opportunity will come in a home matchup against Iowa this coming Saturday.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in loss Felton posted seven receptions (on 15 targets) for 72 yards during Saturday's 39-18 loss to Oregon.

Impact Felton led the team in receptions and yards on the day, recording seven or more catches for the eighth time this season. The senior receiver has slowed down after a red-hot start to the season, though his 39/375/1 receiving line over the last five games is certainly nothing to be ashamed of. With Felton garnering another 15 targets against the Ducks, his immense volume will likely continue to keep him in the conversation of the top receiver options as the regular season draws to a close. A home battle against Rutgers awaits this coming Saturday.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Leading receiver in loss Felton tallied nine receptions (on 13 targets) for 104 yards during Saturday's 48-23 defeat to Minnesota.

Impact Felton led the team in receptions and yards on a day in which the Maryland offense struggled to get things going until the fourth quarter with the game well in hand. The senior receiver crossed the century mark for the fifth time this season and first time since Week 4, logging nine catches for the third consecutive game. Felton's volume will keep him as a top option at the wideout spot moving forward, with his next opportunity will come when the team travels to face Oregon following this week's bye.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Productive performance in victory Felton recorded nine receptions (on 12 targets) for 84 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-28 win against USC.

Impact Felton found the end zone in the third quarter, connecting with quarterback Billy Edwards on an 18-yard scoring strike to bring the team within a touchdown in the second half. The senior receiver has cooled off a little after a red-hot start to the season, catching 23 passes for 199 yards and a single touchdown through the team's last three contests after logging 41 receptions for 604 yards and five scores through the first four games of the season. Despite the downturn in production, Felton's consistently high volume will continue to make him a top option at receiver moving forward, with his next opportunity coming against Minnesota this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Moderate day in blowout loss Felton reeled in 9 of 19 targets for 77 yards during Friday's 37-10 loss against Northwestern.

Impact Felton has had back-to-back down weeks after a blistering start to the season, recording just 111 yards in the team's last two contests. Despite failing to find the end zone, a seaon-high 19 targets is encouraging to see, though a negative game script as a result of the shocking blowout likely boosted that number. The senior receiver started the season on a tremendous pace, catching 41 passes for 604 yards and five touchdowns through the team's first four games, and will be hoping to return to that form heading into a home matchup against USC this coming Saturday.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Off Friday injury report Felton (undisclosed) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against Northwestern.

Impact Felton suffered an injury against Indiana last week, but it appears it isn't too serious as he'll suit up tonight. The senior pass catcher has 46 catches for 642 yards and five touchdowns, so his status for the game will be a sigh of relief for Maryland's air attack.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in practice Felton (undisclosed) was seen participating in practice on Tuesday, Ryan Alonardo of SBNation reports.

Impact Felton hasn't missed a game yet this season, but he was injured against Indiana in Week 5. Ahead of a Friday night clash with Northwestern, Felton's participation in a Tuesday practice is clearly a good sign. The wideout has been dynamic for the Terps this fall, reeling in 46 catches for 642 yards and five touchdowns.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Suffered injury against Indiana Felton (undisclosed) sustained an injury during Week 5 as the Terrapins lost 42-28 against Indiana, Colin McNamara of SB Nation reports.

Impact Felton, along with Kaden Prather and Dante Trader suffered undisclosed injuries in Maryland's Week 5 contest with the Hoosiers. Head coach Mike Locksley stated that two of the three aforementioned players would be ready to go against Northwestern, but it is unclear if Felton is among those healthy. The 6-foot-2 senior, who has amassed a whopping 46 receptions for 642 yards and five touchdowns across five games will continue to have his status monitored heading into Friday's game against the Wildcats.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day in loss Felton caught all five targets for 38 yards during Saturday's 42-28 defeat against Indiana.

Impact Saturday was Felton's first poor performance of the season, as he failed to find the end zone and was held under 100 yards for the first time in 2024. Despite the clear attempt by the Hoosiers to limit his production, the senior receiver still managed to catch all five of his targets on the day, though his target, reception and yardage numbers all marked season-lows. Felton will be looking for a bounceback following Saturday's bye when the Terrapins host Northwestern.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Continues hot start to season Felton accrued 14 receptions (on 15 targets) for 157 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-20 win versus Villanova.

Impact Felton's 14 receptions were the most by a Maryland player since 2010, giving him 41 catches through the team's first four games, the most in program history to start a season. The senior receiver has now gained over 150 yards in three of the Terrapins' first four games, finding the end zone at least once in all four as well. Felton has been and will likely continue to be an elite option at the receiver position moving forward, with his next opportunity coming in a road battle against a surging Indiana team on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Tai Felton's record day helps Maryland overcome sloppiness against Villanova Felton set the program mark for the most catches through a season’s first four games, and the Terrapins won, 38-20.

SEPTEMBER 21 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Tai Felton shines again as Maryland cruises past Villanova 38-20

Tai Felton caught 14 passes for 157 yards and a touchdown to continue his stellar season and Maryland scored on its first four drives en route to a 38-20 victory over Villanova

SEPTEMBER 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another productive day in win Felton caught 9 of 16 targets for 117 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-13 victory over Virginia.

Impact Felton has seen a heavy workload to start the season, seeing at least nine targets in each of the team's first three games. The senior receiver once again crossed the century mark on the day, leading the team in receptions and yards once again. Felton's fourth score of the season came on a 19-yard strike from quarterback Billy Edwards toward the end of the second quarter, giving the Terrapins a 7-6 lead. Felton's volume has continued to translate to elite production, giving him a reliable floor as the clear top target in the Maryland offense. A final tune-up game against Villanova awaits on Saturday before conference play kicks into gear.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Felton's latest big day leads Maryland to 27-13 victory over turnover-prone Virginia

Maryland receiver Tai Felton continued his scorching pace in a 27-13 road victory against Virginia

SEPTEMBER 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Productive day in loss Felton tallied 11 receptions (on 14 targets) for 152 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-24 defeat to Michigan State.

Impact Felton led the team in receptions and receiving yards during Saturday's game, finding the end zone on a 15-yard strike from quarterback Billy Edwards in the first quarter to open up the scoring on the day. The senior receiver has recorded back-to-back productive games, accounting for 18 catches for 330 yards and three touchdowns in the team's first two contests. Felton will look to build on his positive momentum when the Terrapins face Virginia in a road clash on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Monster day in opener Felton logged seven receptions (on nine targets) for 178 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 50-7 victory versus Connecticut.

Impact Felton caught a pass from quarterback Billy Edwards for an 18-yard score in the first quarter for his first touchdown of the day, then connected with Edwards once again on a 75-yard touchdown catch-and-run in the third period. The 6-foot-2 receiver clearly served as the top option for Edwards in the season opener, a development that bodes very well for Felton's senior campaign. A home battle against Michigan State awaits Felton and the rest of the Maryland offense on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 12 • 247SPORTS.COM

Records one carry in win Felton tallied zero receptions (on two targets) for zero yards during Saturday's 31-13 win against Auburn.

Impact Felton failed to record any receptions in the Music City Bowl, but he managed 16 yards on a handoff in the contest. The 6-foot-2 junior closed the 2023 season with 48 receptions for 723 yards and six scores. Felton is likely to remain heavily involved in 2024, but as of now the Terrapins' quarterback situation is largely up in the air.

JANUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Catches TD in loss Felton notched four receptions (on nine targets) for 44 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-27 defeat to Northwestern.

Impact Felton got the game going with an eight-yard touchdown pass less than three minutes into the first quarter. This also marked his first score outside of his three-touchdown performance against Indiana in Week 5. The junior wideout has now caught 29 of 52 passes for 394 yards through eight games. While he's seen almost the exact same number of targets as fellow starting wideouts Jeshaun Jones (54) and Kaden Prather (50), he's seen slightly less production than these two. Tight end Corey Dyches has also been a consistent factor in this passing game. This well-rounded receiving corps will likely continue to eat into Felton's ceiling, as he's now recorded over 50 receiving yards in just two games this year.

OCTOBER 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE