Maryland Football: 5-star commit Zion Elee reacts to taking official visit to Auburn

Originally posted on Maryland Terrapins on SI
By Trent Knoop | Last updated May 17, 2025 10:23 AM ET

After saying his recruitment was shut down back in Feb., five-star Maryland commit Zion Elee took an official visit to Auburn last weekend, according to On3's Hayes Fawcett. The No. 4 ranked prospect in the 2026 class, and top-ranked edge rusher, said he wouldn't take any OV's and was locked in with the Terrapins, but after finding out he went on a visit to Auburn -- it sent shockwaves around college football.

However, Fawcett revealed he asked Elee about his visit, and the Maryland product says his recruitment is actually over, and he wasn't taking any more official visits.

Five-Star Maryland EDGE commit Zion Elee took an Official Visit to Auburn last weekend

When asked if he plans on taking any other visits:

“No I’m not taking anymore OVs,” Elee said. “My recruitment is still closed.” https://t.co/RIQXOwjHTK
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) May 17, 2025

After seeing Maryland fans, and other college football fans reacting to the news, Elee went to X(Twitter) himself. He posted a photo of himself in a 'Terps' hat to reaffirm his commitment to Mike Locksley's program.

Elee committed to Maryland back in December. But this will be a recruitment that Maryland fans will have to pay attention to down to the wire. Teams will continue throwing money his way in hopes of luring Elee away from College Park. If he were to stay and sign with Maryland, he will go down as the biggest signee in Maryland football history.