Tyrone Elee commitment gives Maryland an in-state four-star
The class of 2028 defensive lineman chose the Terrapins over Tennessee, Michigan, Georgia Tech and LSU, with his brother Zion beside him.
MarylandTyrone Elee, a four-star defensive lineman in the class of 2028, committed to Maryland football on Thursday, Nov. 12. He announced it on a 247Sports livestream, sitting next to his older brother, Zion Elee, a Maryland freshman. Tyrone Elee's commitment came over finalists Tennessee, Michigan, Georgia Tech and LSU. Read more: Tyrone Elee commitment gives Maryland an in-state four-star
Elee is from Joppatowne, Maryland, and played his junior season at St. Frances Academy after two years at Joppatowne High School. The Diamondback reported that 247Sports ranks him 15th among defensive linemen nationally in the 2028 class and seventh among recruits in the state of Maryland. He also held 22 offers.
Tyrone Elee is Maryland's second commit in the class. Three-star edge rusher Kemontae Chaplin committed on Monday, Nov. 9.
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A coaching change in the background
Maryland has played under interim coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim since Michael Locksley left on Oct. 21. Elee said he believes in Abdul-Rahim "and what he's doing for the program," as The Diamondback reported it.
The paper called the commitment a significant recruiting win for Abdul-Rahim. It also reported that a four-star running back who had committed earlier reopened his recruitment after Locksley's departure.
Elee's commitment arrived days after Maryland's first Big Ten win of the season, a 34-29 victory over Purdue. But the Terrapins are still 3-6 overall and 1-5 in the conference.
Zion Elee had 2.5 sacks against Purdue, according to Maryland's game notes. In fact, his six sacks lead all freshmen nationally. The Diamondback's Nov. 13 feature also noted that he celebrated during the livestream of his brother's announcement.
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Maryland returns to SECU Stadium on Saturday, Nov. 14, to host Wisconsin at noon Eastern on FS1. The Badgers, meanwhile, are 6-3 overall and 4-2 in the Big Ten.
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