2024 top-10 prospect Elijah Rushing visiting Arizona this weekend

On3 imageby:Keegan Pope10/06/22

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Tucson (Ariz.) Salpointe Catholic four-star EDGE Elijah Rushing will visit Arizona this weekend for the Wildcats’ game against Oregon, he announced on Thursday.

The 6-foot-6, 225-pounder has been a frequent visitor on campus in his hometown as a recruit, taking in the Wildcats game on September 10 and also visiting in January.

Rushing is the No. 22 overall prospect in the 2024 class, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He ranks as the nation’s No. 2 EDGE and the second-best junior in the state of Arizona.

On3 is higher on him than other recruiting services though, per the Industry Comparison. In the most recent On300 rankings, he was tabbed as the country’s No. 7 prospect.

The Wildcats are one of a number of teams contending for Rushing, with more than two dozen schools already extending him scholarship offers. Among those also in the mix early on, according to On3 Director of Recruiting Chad Simmons, are Notre Dame, Georgia, and Oregon.

Elijah Rushing Scouting Summary

“Tall, rangy pass rusher with projectable tools. Has a big frame for a rising junior, checking in at 6-foot-5.8, 224 pounds prior to his junior season. Had a good sophomore year, tallying 7.5 sacks while primarily playing defensive end in a three-man front. Shows disruptive qualities both as a pass rusher and pursuit defender. Plays with good bend, particularly for a taller prospect. Posted encouraging athletic testing marks in the combine setting. Will need to continue to add functional strength as he fills out his frame and progresses as a player.” — Charles Power, On3 Director of Scouting and Rankings