Arizona gaining momentum for in-state 5-star Edge target
Class of 2024 5-star edge prospect Elijah Rushing is set to announce his college commitment Thursday, July 6. He’s thought to be between Arizona, Oregon and Tennessee.
On Wednesday, however, Oregon insider Justin Hopkins logged an expert prediction for Rushing to stay home and play for Arizona, saying Oregon was looking less and less likely by the hour. That would seem to Convey it is now a 2-horse race between the Wildcats and the Vols.
Rushing hails from Tucson, attending Salpointe Catholic HS as a rising senior. He stands at 6-6. 250 pounds and has an incredible playmaking ability with size.
Oregon insider @JHopkinsSD has logged an expert prediction for Arizona to land 4-star EDGE Elijah Rushing.
He is set to announce his commitment tomorrow👀
Read: https://t.co/XStE3TaeOP pic.twitter.com/DOQDpoIwrB
— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 5, 2023
Rushing is considered to be the No. 8 overall player in the country, as well as the No. 1 overall Edge prospect and No. 1 player out of Arizona per 247Sports.
Below is his highlight tape, via Hudl: