Quinton Jefferson Class: Sophomore Hometown: Pittsburgh, Pa. High School: Woodland Hills Height / Weight: 6-4 / 270 Position: Defensive Lineman Experience: 1V

As a Freshman (2012): Appeared in ten games ... recorded 13 tackles on the season including five tackle tackles against Georgia Tech (11/3) and Florida State (11/17) ... also recovered a fumble and returned it for 28 yards against Florida State ... signed with the Terps in 2011, but did not enroll until January, 2012.

At Woodland Hills High School: One of the top defensive ends in the nation ... ranked as the 25th-best player in Pennsylvania by Rivals.com in 2010 ... No. 15 on the SuperPrep Pennsylvania 32 ... rated No. 40 nationally among defensive ends by Scouts, Inc. and No. 47 by Scout.com in 2010 ... leader on a defense that held opponents to 12.1 points per game during 2010 ... recorded 16 sacks as a senior... a 2010 Class AAAA second-team all-state selection ... played in consecutive WPIAL AAAA championship games at Heinz Field ... participated in the "Big 33" high school football all-star game...had five sacks as a junior ... also played basketball ... considered Cincinnati, Iowa and Pittsburgh ... coached by George Novak.

Personal: Born in Pittsburgh, Pa. ... parents are Larry and Bahiyyah Jefferson ... enjoys drawing ... nickname is "Q"... enrolled in letters and sciences.