Top Maryland Football Recruits
The highest-rated tracked football recruits from Maryland, ranked by composite rating with stars, national and state rank, high school, and commitment status. The table shows the top 50 of 104. The deepest positions in the state are safeties, edge rushers, wide receivers.
Updated Jun 10, 2026How rankings and estimates work
- Rated recruits
- 104
- Five-stars
- 3
- Four-stars
- 16
- Nationally ranked
- 99
- Committed
- 23
Class year
Rankings by Class
All classes
Top 50 Maryland Recruits
| # | Player | High School | Rating | State | Natl | Committed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Zion EleeEDGE · Class of 2026 | St. Frances AcademyBaltimore, MD | ★★★★★ | #1 | #6 | Maryland |
| 2 |  Immanuel IheanachoOT · Class of 2026 | Georgetown Preparatory SchoolBaltimore, MD | ★★★★★ | #2 | #21 | Uncommitted |
| 3 |  Khary AdamsCB · Class of 2026 | Loyola BlakefieldTowson, MD | ★★★★★ | #3 | #23 | Notre Dame |
| 4 |  Tyzon SwannDL · Class of 2028 | Henry E. LackeyIndian Head, MD | ★★★★ | #1 | #9 | Uncommitted |
| 5 |  Jireh EdwardsS · Class of 2026 | St. Frances AcademyUpper Marlboro, MD | ★★★★ | #4 | #84 | Alabama |
| 6 |  Jaden McDuffieWR · Class of 2026 | South River SeniorEdgewater, MD | ★★★★ | #5 | #150 | Northwestern |
| 7 |  Anthony SweeneyEDGE · Class of 2027 | St. Frances AcademyBaltimore, MD | ★★★★ | #1 | #64 | Uncommitted |
| 8 |  Raylaun HenryCB · Class of 2027 | St. Frances AcademyBaltimore, MD | ★★★★ | #2 | #69 | Uncommitted |
| 9 |  Cahron WheelerEDGE · Class of 2027 | St. Paul's SchoolBaltimore, MD | ★★★★ | #3 | #90 | Uncommitted |
| 10 |  Nation FarmerOT · Class of 2028 | IMG AcademyBaltimore, MD | ★★★★ | #10 | #71 | Uncommitted |
| 11 |  Nikolas StevensDL · Class of 2028 | DeMatha CatholicHyattsville, MD | ★★★★ | #2 | #78 | Uncommitted |
| 12 |  Tyrone EleeDL · Class of 2028 | JoppatowneJoppa, MD | ★★★★ | #3 | #82 | Uncommitted |
| 13 |  Bryce SmallsIOL · Class of 2028 | Archbishop SpaldingSevern, MD | ★★★★ | #5 | #122 | Uncommitted |
| 14 |  Kinnard MahomesCB · Class of 2028 | Mount Saint JosephBaltimore, MD | ★★★★ | #6 | #155 | Uncommitted |
| 15 |  Jermaine Smith Jr.EDGE · Class of 2028 | St. Frances AcademyBaltimore, MD | ★★★★ | #7 | #158 | Uncommitted |
| 16 |  DeNairo Girton Jr.S · Class of 2028 | Great MillsLexington Park, MD | ★★★★ | #8 | #196 | Uncommitted |
| 17 |  Joseph BuchananDL · Class of 2027 | McDonogh SchoolBaltimore, MD | ★★★★ | #5 | #247 | Uncommitted |
| 18 |  Rion JacksonEDGE · Class of 2027 | Annapolis Sr.Annapolis, MD | ★★★★ | #6 | #282 | Uncommitted |
| 19 |  Nick AbramsLB · Class of 2026 | McDonogh SchoolOwings Mills, MD | ★★★★ | #7 | #404 | Georgia |
| 20 |  James PaceEDGE · Class of 2027 | DeMatha CatholicHyattsville, MD | ★★★ | #7 | #167 | Uncommitted |
| 21 |  Myles McAfeeWR · Class of 2027 | Archbishop SpaldingSevern, MD | ★★★ | #8 | #200 | Uncommitted |
| 22 |  Damon FergusonRB · Class of 2026 | Milford Mill AcademyGwynn Oak, MD | ★★★ | #8 | #210 | Uncommitted |
| 23 |  Brandon JeffersonWR · Class of 2028 | St. Frances AcademyBaltimore, MD | ★★★ | #11 | #219 | Uncommitted |
| 24 |  Ryan DrakefordS · Class of 2028 | Quince OrchardGaithersburg, MD | ★★★ | #9 | #238 | Uncommitted |
| 25 |  Kam MillerWR · Class of 2028 | Archbishop SpaldingBaltimore, MD | ★★★ | #10 | #355 | Uncommitted |
| 26 |  Carter BonnerS · Class of 2027 | St. Frances AcademyBaltimore, MD | ★★★ | #11 | #375 | Uncommitted |
| 27 |  Chris TangeloATH · Class of 2026 | The Bullis SchoolMontgomery Village, MD | ★★★ | #9 | #423 | Uncommitted |
| 28 |  Elijah ButlerS · Class of 2027 | St. Frances AcademyBaltimore, MD | ★★★ | #10 | #482 | Uncommitted |
| 29 |  Knyair CrumbS · Class of 2027 | DeMatha CatholicSevern, MD | ★★★ | #9 | #851 | Uncommitted |
| 30 |  Khmari BingS · Class of 2026 | St. Frances AcademyBaltimore, MD | ★★★ | #15 | #319 | Ohio State |
| 31 |  CJ DavisATH · Class of 2028 | McDonogh SchoolOwings Mills, MD | ★★★ | #17 | #367 | Uncommitted |
| 32 |  Jordan HicksCB · Class of 2028 | Calvert Hall CollegeTowson, MD | ★★★ | #12 | #402 | Uncommitted |
| 33 | Michael IheanachoIOL · Class of 2028 | Concordia PrepTowson, MD | ★★★ | #15 | #456 | Uncommitted |
| 34 |  Lawrence DiggsCB · Class of 2028 | Bishop McNamaraForestville, MD | ★★★ | #13 | #465 | Uncommitted |
| 35 |  Owen ReillyIOL · Class of 2027 | Bel AirBel Air, MD | ★★★ | #15 | #513 | Uncommitted |
| 36 |  Cain Van NordenDL · Class of 2027 | Bishop McNamaraDistrict Heights, MD | ★★★ | #12 | #574 | Uncommitted |
| 37 |  Amauri PolydorCB · Class of 2026 | St. Frances AcademyLaurel, MD | ★★★ | #10 | #579 | Virginia Tech |
| 38 |  Malachi SmithS · Class of 2028 | Bishop Moore CatholicBaltimore, MD | ★★★ | #61 | #601 | Uncommitted |
| 39 |  Javonte WilliamsTE · Class of 2026 | NorthwestPotomac, MD | ★★★ | #13 | #619 | Maryland |
| 40 |  Sean JohnsonCB · Class of 2026 | Archbishop SpaldingSevern, MD | ★★★ | #11 | #657 | Uncommitted |
| 41 |  Jayden TraversDL · Class of 2027 | St. Frances AcademyBaltimore, MD | ★★★ | #13 | #700 | Uncommitted |
| 42 |  Lavar KeysWR · Class of 2026 | DeMatha CatholicLandover, MD | ★★★ | #12 | #827 | Uncommitted |
| 43 |  Samir EdwardsWR · Class of 2028 | St. Frances AcademyBaltimore, MD | ★★★ | #18 | #259 | Uncommitted |
| 44 |  Darrell CareyS · Class of 2026 | DeMatha CatholicHyattsville, MD | ★★★ | #21 | #468 | Maryland |
| 45 |  Ashton ChilesLB · Class of 2028 | Good CounselOlney, MD | ★★★ | #22 | #476 | Uncommitted |
| 46 |  Chris Hewitt Jr.S · Class of 2026 | Calvert Hall CollegeTowson, MD | ★★★ | #20 | #502 | Uncommitted |
| 47 |  Jaheim BondDL · Class of 2027 | Quince OrchardGaithersburg, MD | ★★★ | #21 | #630 | Uncommitted |
| 48 |  Carlos FergusonWR · Class of 2027 | McDonogh SchoolBaltimore, MD | ★★★ | #18 | #645 | Uncommitted |
| 49 |  Corey SmithWR · Class of 2028 | Good CounselOlney, MD | ★★★ | #18 | #646 | Uncommitted |
| 50 |  James BranchWR · Class of 2027 | St. Frances AcademyBaltimore, MD | ★★★ | #19 | #646 | Uncommitted |
Estimated
Maryland Recruits by Estimated NIL Value
| # | Player | School | Est. NIL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Immanuel IheanachoOT · Class of 2026 | Georgetown Preparatory School | $1.17M |
| 2 | Zion EleeEDGE · Class of 2026 | Maryland | $643K |
| 3 | Jireh EdwardsS · Class of 2026 | Alabama | $384K |
| 4 | Anthony SweeneyEDGE · Class of 2027 | St. Frances Academy | $300K |
| 5 | Khary AdamsCB · Class of 2026 | Notre Dame | $263K |
| 6 | Raylaun HenryCB · Class of 2027 | St. Frances Academy | $261K |
Where the depth is
Positions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the top-ranked football recruit from Maryland?+–
Zion Elee is the highest-rated tracked football recruit from Maryland (St. Frances Academy) in the Class of 2026, ranked No. 6 nationally. Zion is committed to Maryland.
How many rated football recruits are there from Maryland?+–
104 Maryland recruits carry a published star or composite rating across the 2026–2028 classes, including 3 five-stars and 16 four-stars. 23 have announced a college commitment.
How are Maryland recruits ranked here?+–
Recruits are ordered by composite recruiting rating, then national rank, then the published state rank. Only players with a rating signal are included, so the list reflects evaluated prospects rather than every name in the database.
Other States
NIL values shown are estimates based on publicly available information, including social reach and reported partnerships — they are not confirmed compensation. Reported deals are based on public sources; financial terms of most deals are not publicly disclosed. Estimated values originate from On3's published NIL valuation.