Nation’s No. 1 edge prospect sets commitment date, names finalists

Tennessee football target Elijah Rushing set commitment date.

Five-star edge prospect Elijah Rushing will announce his commitment on July 6 at 5 p.m. EDT.

Tennessee, Oregon, Arizona and Notre Dame are Rushing’s top four schools.

The 6-foot-5, 251-pound edge prospect is from Salpointe Catholic High School in Tucson, Arizona.

Rushing is the No. 8 overall prospect in the class of 2024. He is the No. 1 edge prospect and No. 1 player in Arizona, according to 247Sports.

Rushing finished his junior season with 73 total tackles, 13.5 tackles for a loss, 11.5 sacks and four forced fumbles. He earned first-team All-Arizona, first-team 6A All-Conference and 6A East Valley All-Region honors.

Rushing officially visited the Vols on June 23.

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