What happened: 2028 four-star running back Jerome Larue decommitted from Maryland hours after the program dismissed Mike Locksley at 2-5. Larue shared a public farewell thanking the staff and fans. He tied his April commitment to relationships with Locksley, Kyle Schmitt and Andre Powell dating to eighth grade.

Why it matters: The exit starts recruiting fallout from the end of Mike Locksley's eight-year tenure in College Park. Maryland must defend its remaining commitments while finishing a losing season without a permanent head coach. Losing an early 2028 backfield piece forces the next staff to rebuild that position plan.

What to watch: Watch whether Maryland's interim staff can stabilize the 2028 class. The permanent hire will determine whether more commits reconsider.