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Maryland football already has one five-star prospect committed to its 2026 recruiting class, and it could soon add another.
St. Frances defensive end Zion Elee pledged his commitment to the program in December, although he has visited other programs after his verbal declaration. Elee, a top target for Penn State, Auburn and other high-end Power Four programs, has since canceled his other spring visits.
“My recruitment is closed,” Elee posted on X on Feb. 21.
Another five-star Baltimore native could soon be on his way to College Park. Georgetown Prep star Immanuel Iheanacho plans to visit both Maryland and Oregon this month, according to On3 Sports, as the two Big Ten programs jockey for the star offensive lineman’s future services. Iheanacho has yet to verbally commit to a program, but he told On3 that Mike Locksley and the Terps are currently his favorite school among the dozens who have recruited him.
The prospect has the potential to start as a true freshman, as his level of athleticism at 6-foot-7 and 350 pounds is rare. He moves well for his size, and he’s one of the strongest high schoolers in the country — he recently posted a social media of himself deadlifting 700 pounds. Like Elee, he’s viewed as a future professional.
“Could potentially become an immediate impact player for a college football playoff contender in the run game,” 247Sports analyst Hudson Standish writes on Iheanacho’s recruiting profile. “Should be viewed as an intriguing option at RT or IOL with plenty of long-term NFL Draft upside that pairs nicely with ready to contribute heft.”
If Maryland earns the commitment of Iheanacho, it will mark the first time in program history Maryland lands two five-star recruits in the same class. The historic recruiting efforts — Maryland had a top-25 class in 2025, which included star…
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Author : Baltimore Sun
Publish date : 2025-03-03 23:42:00
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