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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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