The Top Junior Linebacker In Maryland: Nick Abrams II

Nick Abrams II is a 4 Star recruit who plays Linebacker at McDonogh School. Abrams II is ranked as the 219th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 20 Linebacker in the class as well. In addition, Abrams II is listed as a top 10 recruit in the state of Maryland and is listed as the #1 Linebacker in the state of Maryland. His top 10 schools are Alabama, Georgia, Michigan, USC, Penn State, Oregon, Texas A&M, Michigan State, Duke and Vanderbilt.

Who are some role models in your life?

My role models are definitely my parents, especially my mom. She is a strong black women that owns her own company and I strive to have the work ethic she has. Also my dad, the way he sees both sides of a situation helps me put certain things in different perspectives.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I’m an NBA YoungBoy guy. He’s pretty much all I listen to the day before a game and the day of the game.

What are the strengths of your game?

One of my strengths is my versatility. I can rush the passer, stop the run, and drop into coverage and catch picks. I can line up on the edge and then go back up play at my linebacker spot.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory was a year ago we were up 21-14 and this team named brodneck had 1st and goal at the 1 yard line to tie the game and we stopped them all 4 downs and won the game.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player l’ve played against is Max Moss from Archbishop Spalding.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Find joy in the game. The more joy you find the easier it is to get up and go for a run. Or be early to that morning workout, or finish that last sprint. Finding joy makes it easy to work hard and once you work hard everything becomes natural.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I think l’d go back to Rome. I went there last year and it was amazing. The food was really good, the history was really cool. The buildings and architecture were cool as well.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I was 4 years old watching the Ravens beat the 49ers in the Super Bowl. Watching that team all throughout the season, all the adversity and the ups and downs. Just for the end goal to be met was special. I could see the excitement on my mom and dad’s faces and knew there was something special about football.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

LeBron James. He’s the greatest of all time and my favorite basketball player of all time. Meeting him would be a dream and hopefully it happens one day.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment was when the Cleveland Cavaliers came back from down 3-1. I remember asking my parents to stay up and watch the game. Watching Kyrie Irving hit the three over Steph Curry. I was so excited I was jumping up and down, l even woke up my little brother. Also watching LeBron block Andre Iguodala was crazy as well.