Rivals · 2024 Class · EDGE · Marquise Lightfoot

MiamiMiami HurricanesEnrolled · 7/3/2023

MarquiseLightfoot

Chicago, ILKenwood Academy

Jersey

#12

Pos

EDGE

HT / WT

6-4.5 / 215

Class

NIL Valuation

$375K

On3 College Rating

92.00

College Rankings: Natl#202 EDGE#27

Experience: 2024 – present
Year: Junior
Age: 20

Recruiting: Rivals Industry

97.62

Rivals

6.1

NATL: #17
POS: #2
ST: #3

ESPN

NATL: #107
POS: #17
ST: #3

247

NATL: #34
POS: #6
ST: #2

On3

NATL: #10
POS: #2
ST: #1

The Journey

Class of 2024

Miami Hurricanes

Hurricanes

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Kenwood Academy Bronco

2020 – 2023

HIGH SCHOOL

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Marquise Lightfoot Soph. Season

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Reminds Us Of

Jermaine Johnson

EDGE / 6-4 / 213

Florida State · HS Class of 2017

2022 Draft · Rnd 1 · Pick 26

Marquise Lightfoot's size, athleticism and high motor reminds us of Jermaine Johnson.

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Scouting Report

Approved · Jan 29, 2024

Marquise Lightfoot

Scouted byCharles Power

EDGE2024 · Football

Miami EDGE signee Marquise Lightfoot (No. 10) earned his fifth star and leapt into the top ten with a masterful showing at the All-American Bowl. The future Hurricane defender has the best motor of defensive prospects we’ve evaluated in the 2024 cycle. Long considered as a top 50 prospect for On3, the Chicago native showcased arguably the best pure speed rush we saw from the EDGE group at either all-star game. At 6-foot-5, 215 pounds with plus length, Lightfoot is a top athlete at the position. He gave several top offensive tackles fits over the course of the week. The…