Maryland five-star commit Zion Elee tops On3's latest rankings

At 6-3, 220 pounds, Elee is a dominant force coming off the edge. His combination of size, speed, and power is exactly why some of the top programs in the country were in hot pursuit, including Oregon, Penn State, Ohio State, and Notre Dame. But for now, Elee remains committed to being a Terp. In fact, Elee shut down his recruitment back in February, telling On3's Hayes Fawcett that he didn't feel the need explore other offers.

"I'm home, no need to explore."

Here's just some of the scouting report on Elee, courtesy of Charles Power of On3:

"Explodes into the backfield with high-end first-step quickness. Transferred to Baltimore power St. Frances Academy for his junior season and turned in a strong campaign, racking up 28 tackles for loss and 10 sacks against top competition. Showed game-wrecking tendencies in showcase games. Often plays as a standup pass rusher. Has blow-by speed off the edge. Play strength and ability to set the edge is solid but will need to continue improving. Rare athletic and physical traits combined with consecutive years of high-level production make him the top EDGE prospect in the 2026 cycle entering his senior season."