TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Salpointe defensive end Elijah Rushing has committed to play for the Arizona Wildcats, giving the program what is widely considered to be its highest-rated high school prospect ever from Tucson.
Rushing made the announcement today at Salpointe High School. He chose Arizona over three other finalists—Oregon, Tennessee, and Notre Dame.
"This state doesn't get the recognition it needs to," said Rushing. "I feel like this will bring the people and cameras, here. It will prove that we have talent, here."
The six-foot-five Rushing is a five-star recruit. According to 247 Sports, he is the highest-rated recruit in Arizona, the highest-rated defensive end in the nation, and the 8th highest overall recruit in the nation. He is listed as an edge rusher.
Rushing will be a freshman in 2024.
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