Five-star Class of 2024 defensive end Elijah Rushing is from Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Arizona. Rushing is listed as the No. 1 overall prospect in the state of Arizona now that quarterback Dylan Raiola has transferred to Buford (Georgia).
Rushing is the No. 17 recruit in the Class of 2024. The Salpointe star is the fourth-ranked edge rusher in the country and the top-ranked recruit in Arizona.
The 6-foot-5, 240-pound edge rusher has yet to set a commitment date, but Oregon and Notre Dame are the favorites to land the five-star lineman.
Arizona, USC, Tennessee, Florida, UCLA, Georgia, Ohio State, Clemson, Texas A&M, Michigan, Washington, Florida State are also in the mix. Overall Rushing has obtained over 30 offers.
In his two years as a starter, Rushing has totaled 178 tackles, 20.5 tackles for a loss, 19 sacks, and 59 hurries.
“He’s strong,” Salpointe coach Eric Rogers told Tucson.com. “It comes down to Elijah embracing the process. We hear it all the time and it’s kind of a cliché, but he loves the process. He loves the daily habits to become great. A lot of the time, it’s not about the final outcome; it’s the daily grind and daily process of waking up every day with a purpose. For Elijah, that’s just part of his nature.”
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— Elijah Rushing (@elijah_rushing) October 31, 2022
After a great conversation with @LincolnRiley @CoachNua and @CoachGrinch, I am truly blessed to say that I have received an offer to play at @USC_FB! @bangulo @adamgorney @CraigHaubert @ChadSimmons_ @CodyTCameron @CoachEricRogers @GametimeRC @ pic.twitter.com/RRVSfXVZdI
— Elijah Rushing (@elijah_rushing) March 9, 2022
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