No. 1 Recruit Zion Elee reiterates the promise for Maryland

Original Baltimore Zion Elee, Recruitment of Football High School No. 1 in class 2026, surprised everyone when he was committed to Maryland football in December. Although the rumors were spinning -a spinning of Elee who might deactivate, the defensive end confirmed his promise to Terss before the opening of the Maryland season at College Park on Saturday.

Elee told Baltimore Sun at Secu Stadium that the recruitment process was over. Star St. Frances, who have been approached by top programs such as Penn State, Miami and South Carolina, said that she would not visit other schools.

“I no longer receive a visit again. No need,” Elee said. “I survive [with the Terps]. “

Baltimore natives and No. 1 Recruiting Zion Eee tells me that the recruitment is over.

There were no more visits, he “survived with Terss”. pic.twitter.com/5ja4xmpubx

– Sam Jane (@sam_jane230) August 30, 2025

Since Elee is committed to Tars, there have been questions that towering whether his promise will remain firm. He teased by visiting other schools and Middle School coach Messay Hailemariam said that Decommiting Elee was a different possibility.

But Elee has maintained her commitment to Maryland since her original announcement last December. He will be the top recruitment in the history of the program, according to 247 Sports Composite. Class 2026 Maryland is ranked No. 68 in this country, according to 247 Sports, with an average rating of 88.49 which is the eighth best in the top ten.

The five -star prospect who started his middle school career in Joppatowne at Harford County was an elite athlete. Elee runs a 40 yard dashboard 4.40 seconds, has an elite bend and 6 feet 4 and 220 pounds. He recorded two sacks against the Mater Dei Middle School Power Plant last season and is expected to improve this year with better repertoires.

Elee spoke with the new athletic director of Maryland Jim Smith, a former Terspes star and Miami Dolphins Rookie Safety Dante Trader Jr. and former Linebacker Maryland and Rookie Chicago Bears Ruben Hyppolite II on Saturday. Elee uses the Maryland state flag on her shoulder and gray jumpsuit.

“This shows that Maryland makes a connection,” Elee said.

It was an encouraging sign for Tersa and coach Michael Locksley. Comes from season 4-8, with concerns about the future of Locksley, Maryland has a hope with Elee’s commitment. If Terss can continue to get local prospects such as Elee and Quarterback early Saturday Malik Washington, a new student from Spalding, they have the opportunity for their position in the top ten.

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