According to the On3 recruiting prediction machine, Oregon State is trending to sign five-star EDGE Elijah Rushing from Tucson (Ariz.) Salpointe Catholic.
After Sunday night’s departure from Arizona, the Ducks led in rushing attempts at 47.9%. He had been committed to the Wildcats since early July.
“I would like to thank the coaches and staff at the University of Arizona for giving me the opportunity to be a Wildcat.” Rushing wrote on Twitter.. “As a local kid, my desire was to represent my city while becoming the best version of myself. I took into consideration the recent advances and advancements of this program. It is clear that I am a good candidate, but I also have to think about my future goals. I have come to the conclusion that this program is not suitable for me to take the next step in terms of my development. will withdraw from the program.”
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According to On3 industry rankings (a weighted average using all four major recruiting media companies), Rushing is the nation’s No. 31 prospect and No. 5 edge rusher in the 2024 cycle. He is also the No. 1 player in the state of Arizona.
The 6-foot-6, 225-pound Rushing currently has an On3 NIL valuation of $190,000. On3 NIL Valuation is the industry-leading metric that sets the projected annual value (PAV) for high school and college athletes. NIL valuation does not track the value of her NIL transactions that an athlete has completed to date. Rather, it refers to an athlete’s value at a given point in time.
Elijah Rushing Scout Summary
Charles Power, On3’s director of scouting and rankings, writes about rushing as a prospect.
“A tall, angular pass rusher with the ability to chase passers with his speed and length. He stands between 6-foot-5 and 6-foot-6 and weighed approximately 230 pounds as a junior. Position Has solid length for his size. A productive pass rusher who specializes in mismatched offensive linemen. Primarily lines up wide whether in a 3-point stance or as a stand-up rusher.
“Plays quick. Shows how he gets into the bodies of opposing attackers with his effective long arms. Plays with a good effort level and follows the ball as a tracking defender. For a junior. He was productive, recording 11.5 sacks. A solid but not spectacular player at the position. Can play high and stands up for functional strength. Played in a Power 5 offense as a junior. It was neutralized when I fought against the line.”
