Maryland rises in latest On3 top 25 recruiting rankings

The Maryland Terrapins have assembled one of the highest rated 2026 recruiting classes in the country so far.

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The Maryland Terrapins are trending in the right direction with the latest On3 2026 team recruiting rankings. As of today, Maryland's 2026 recruiting class ranks No. 17 in the nation and No. 5 in the Big Ten.

Given the fact that the Terrapins have just three commitments in the class so far, coming in at No. 17 nationally is pretty impressive. Of course, the class is headlined by five-star edge rusher, Zion Elee. The 6-3, 220 pound prospect recently moved up to the No. 1 spot in On3's latest rankings.

On3 2026 Team Recruiting Rankings:

1. LSU
2. USC
3. Oregon
4. Ohio State
5. Notre Dame
6. Texas A&M
7. Alabama
8. Clemson
9. Penn State
10. Tennessee
11. Miami
12. Texas
13. Auburn
14. FSU
15. Arizona State
16. South Carolina
17. Maryland
18. Oklahoma
19. Georgia
20. Louisville
21. Houston
22. North Carolina
23. Baylor
24. Kansas
25. Iowa

Updated On3 Industry Team Recruiting Rankings after the latest On300 release📈📉

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Elee is joined by a pair of three-star prospects in the 2026 class - tight end Damon Hall and safety Khmari Bing. Interestingly enough, all three prospects hail from Baltimore, highlighting just how much of am emphasis head coach Mike Locksley places and keeping in-state talent home.

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