COLLEGE PARK, Md. –
University of Maryland head football coach Randy Edsall on Thursday announced that quarterback Devin Burns (Lisfranc) and wide receiver Marcus Leak (fractured toe) will be out for the
season.
"Obviously
this is something that is very tough on both of these guys and our
team," Edsall said. "I feel for both Devin and Marcus because I know
they want to be out there
competing. Both have been team-first guys who have done everything we
have asked, and we will be here to support them as they begin the rehab
process."
Burns,
a sophomore, switched positions from wide receiver to quarterback after
C.J. Brown was injured during the preseason. On the season, Burns saw
action in three games.
His most extensive playing time came when he took over for an injured
Perry Hills vs. North Carolina State, rushing for 50 yards and one
touchdown. He also completed three of four passes for 47 yards and
helped lead the Terps on three second-half scoring drives.
Leak
has played in all seven games during his sophomore season. He ranks
second on the team in receptions (23), receiving yards (393) and
touchdown receptions (two). He turned
in his best performance of the season vs. North Carolina State, setting
a career-high with 94 yards on four receptions, including a career-long
47-yard reception from Hills.
