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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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With the release of the newest Rivals300 rankings on Monday, the full list of 5-star recruits has also seen some changes.   That includes a new No. 1

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5-star recruits in the updated 2026 Rivals Industry Ranking

The Rivals 300 updated on Monday morning with five-star offensive tackle Jackson Cantwell remaining atop the list and five-star quarterback Jared

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After a busy summer on the recruiting trail, all eyes have turned to the field with college football season officially here.   For the 2026 class,

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All 32 of nation's five-star recruits are committed — to 20 different programs

While top-rated EDGE prospect and Maryland commit Zion Elee deservedly receives the most praise on a loaded St. Frances Academy defense, there are

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2027 DL Jayden Travers planning to visit Miami this fall

After back-to-back College Football Playoff national titles, the Big Ten is making its presence felt on the recruiting trail in 2026.   Traditional

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Top-ranked Big Ten commits at each position in the 2026 class

The college football season officially kicked off over the weekend, which means that flip season is right around the corner. In this week's Wiltfong

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Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- Week one is an excellent indicator for coaches of what their team consists of going into the rest of the football season.

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Saturday's edition of the Broward County High School National Football Showcase featured a number of names of note for Miami football fans between

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Saturday night features a can't-miss high school football showdown, as No. 4 St. Frances Academy travels to Florida to take on the No. 12

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The 2025 Florida high school football season explodes onto the scene this week, and the stakes are higher than ever. Not only are local rivalries

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The world of college football recruiting is often predictable: five-star athletes commit to five-star programs, perpetuating cycles of dominance.

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With another high school season approaching, fans across the country will pay close attention the sport's top teams and top players. Here’s when the

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The future of high school football is here, and it's burning bright. From California to Florida, Texas to Pennsylvania, gridiron stars are gearing up

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While their location is known as the ‘Old Line State,’ Maryland high school football is embarking on a new season starting in late August. Leading

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June and July saw hundreds of Power 4 commitments across the country, including multiple top edge rushers announcing their college destinations.   As

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Top committed edge rushers in the 2026 Rivals Industry Ranking

The initial Rivals300 rankings for the 2026 cycle were released on Monday. The Big Ten, now 18 programs deep, is well-represented among the nation's

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Rivals has released the initial 2026 Rivals300, its football prospect rankings for the 2026 recruiting cycle. The rankings release encapsulates

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The race for No. 1 in the 2026 Rivals300 is up for grabs

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Zion Elee, On3's No. 1 overall prospect, set six official visits this spring. The St. Frances Academy product scheduled trips to South Carolina,

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Baltimore (Md.) St. Frances Academy edge rusher Zion Elee has established himself as one of the nation's top overall recruits over the past year.

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Five-star edge Zion Elee, who is On3's No. 1 overall recruit in the country, took an official visit to Auburn last weekend.  Elee, who attends St.

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