Maryland Football: Terps see first NFL departure, bowl opt-out

Jacob Copeland is skipping the bowl game and his final year of eligibility to declare for the 2023 NFL Draft. He was the team's fourth-leading receiver this season with 376 yards. His father died when he was 13 and he lived in a tough environment in Pensacola. He is the first player to opt out of the postseason. The Terps have had a lot of turnover recently. Eight players have transferred and tight ends coach Mike Miller left. They are looking for a new coach. It's the latest example of this. "I want to encourage the next generation to follow their dreams and never let anyone take away the things that bring love and joy into your life," he wrote on Twitter.