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Zion Elee

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Baltimore, MDSt. Frances Academy
Jersey
#0
Pos
EDGE
HT / WT
6-3.5 / 220
Class
FR
NIL Valuation
$1M
Maryland TerrapinsMaryland Terrapins
Experience
2026 – present
Year
Freshman
Age
18
Recruiting: Rivals Industry
98.57+
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#6
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#2
STSTATE
#1
Rivals
98
NATL
#6
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#2
ST
#1
ESPN
93
NATL
#2
POS
#1
ST
#1
247
98
NATL
#10
POS
#3
ST
#1
The Journey
Class of 2026
Maryland Terrapins
Maryland Terrapins
Terrapins
ENROLLED
St. Frances Academy Panthers
St. Frances Academy Panthers
2024 – 2025
HIGH SCHOOL
JO
Joppatowne
2023 – 2023
HIGH SCHOOL

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Reminds Us Of

John Abraham
John Abraham
EDGE / 6-4 / 270
South CarolinaSouth Carolina · HS Class of 1996
New York2000 Draft · Rnd 1 · Pick 13

Zion Elee's ability as a speed rusher reminds us of John Abraham. Both were dynamic athletes who were capable generating a pass rush from a two or three-point stance.

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Scouting Report

Approved · Feb 24, 2025

Zion Elee

Scouted byCharles Power
EDGE2026 · Football

Electric speed rusher with an elite combination of athleticism and length off the edge. Measured around 6-foot-3, 220 pounds prior to his junior season. Has truly elite length, with arms that measure 35.5 inches. Pairs the rare length with top-shelf athleticism. A standout in the combine setting who transfers the speed over to the field. Plays with an eye-popping burst, dating back to his sophomore year at Joppatowne (Md.) High. 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…

Latest News

Rivals Network · Premium Coverage
All News
James-Laurinaitis-by-Birm-LR
Defensive names to know at Ohio State for June 16 one-day recruiting camp
Birm6/16/26
ESPN, Newcomers, Tucker, Football
ESPN ranks college football's top 100 newcomers for 2026 season
Steve Samra6/2/26
Jared Curtis college football freshmen
FOX Sports names 10 impact freshmen in college football for 2026 season
Brian Jones5/17/26

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Five-star Zion Elee - a South Carolina football target - pictured at his high school (Photo: On3)
Five-star Zion Elee - a South Carolina football target - pictured at his high school (Photo: On3)
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Personal Life

Even though he's dominating early on in his career, Joppatowne coach Albert Goode III said Zion Elee has a huge upside. "He has great knowledge and passion for football," Goode told the Baltimore Sun. "He shows great promise as a young player. He's only going to get better and better as he plays more football. There's something special about this kid." Elee earned Class 1A all-state honors in 2023.

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