Damian Wroblewski, Jr. (2008-2024)

Damian Wroblewski, Jr., the 15-year-old son of Maryland assistant offensive line coach of the same name, succumbed to his battle with brain cancer, the program announced Sunday.

"The Maryland football family sadly mourns the passing of Damian Michael Wroblewski Jr.," Maryland said in a statement. "Coach Wroblewski, his wife Kara and their entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. If you're able to, please consider helping by raising awareness or donating towards pediatric brain tumor research in Damian Junior's honor."

Damian Wroblewski, Sr., is the assistant offensive line coach at Maryland. Damian, Jr., was Damian, Sr., and Kara's only child. 

"Junior constantly thought of others saying, 'maybe this can help another kid in the future; with regard to his clinical trial treatment and research fundraising. He told other kids with cancer to “keep living and have fun no matter what.” We can all help with raising awareness and funds for pediatric brain tumor research. It needs more. Help a kid if you can. Give whatever you can. That’s what Junior did," Wroblewski, Sr., posted on Twitter on Saturday. 

"As sad as we are, we are even more proud of our son and how he lived. His faith in Christ Jesus is inspirational, bravely living with faith over fear(Psalm 34:4) and putting all his worries in God because He loves us (1 Peter 5:7). He loved going fast, running and racing. Whenever we wanted him to do something, we’d make it a race. The only race we ever wanted him to lose to us was going to heaven. Just like when we went skiing, he beat me. We will see you when we get there. We love you Champ."

Wroblewski, Sr., is preparing for his first season with the Terrapins. He has previously coached offensive linemen at Bryant, Penn, Hofstra, Stony Brook, Delaware, Rutgers, Elon, and James Madison, where he worked for the past five seasons.

The FootballScoop staff joins the wider football community in offering the Wroblewskis our sincerest condolences.