Joel Starlings

#44· Maryland ·DT ·R-Jr ·2027 Draft · Richmond, VA

6'4"Height 302 lbWeight

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High School Background

★★★★

Stars

#311

National

#42

Position

State

HometownRichmond, VA

High SchoolBenedictine

Transfer History

North Carolina Maryland 2025 ★★★

#455

National

#52

Position

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Joel Starlings #44

Maryland · DT · R-Jr · 2027 Draft · Richmond, VA · Benedictine

6-4 · 302 lbs

4.1

Long Shot

Floor 3.2 · Ceiling 4.5

#3375 overall · #232 DT of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Rotation DL (North Carolina transfer) with some college production (7 tk, 1 sacks (2025)); a depth contributor with room to grow.

Ceiling · 4.5

Career reserve (Reserve) — limited opportunity caps the ceiling; close to ceiling (+0.4).

Floor · 3.2

Some college production — moderate floor; downside −0.9.

Pedigree

4★ recruit · Natl #311 · Pos #42 · State #7

Path: North Carolina → Maryland

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Tot	Solo	Sacks
2025	Maryland	6	7	5	1
2024	North Carolina	1	1	1	—