Class of 2026 Five-Star EDGE Zion Elee of Baltimore (MD) St. Frances Academy introduced his dedication to Maryland Saturday afternoon.
The 6-foot-4, 230 pounder selected the Terrapins over Oregon, Alabama, and Penn State.
“Maryland felt like house,” Elee mentioned. “The coaches actually believed in me from the start of my recruitment. They noticed what I might do for this system. I might join with the gamers as a result of they’re from the identical space I’m from. The teachers are sturdy. It’s an excellent setting. I felt I might develop as an individual and a participant there.”
The Old Line State EDGE joins coach Mike Locksley and the Terps’ 2026 class. He is accompanied by two of his highschool teammates, Khmari Bing and Damon Hall, in addition to Brian Harris.
Zion Elee Recruiting Profile
Elee ranks because the No. 5 participant in accordance with the 2026 On3 Industry Ranking, a weighted common that makes use of all 4 main recruiting media firms. He additionally tabs in because the No. 1 EDGE and the No. 2 participant within the state of Maryland.
According to the category of 2026 On300 rankings, Elee is ranked because the No. 1 participant nationally.