No. 20 DE Rushing decommits from Arizona

• Tom VanHaaren, ESPN Staff WriterOct 8, 2023, 10:33 PM ET Close ESPN personnel writer

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Arizona took a hit to its 2024 recruiting class on Sunday, when ESPN 300 defensive end Elijah Rushing decommitted from the Wildcats.Rushing is the No. 20 prospect in general. At the time of his dedication in July, he was the highest-ranked dedicate for Arizona because ESPN started its rankings in 2006. He’s a 6-foot-6, 235-pound recruit from Tucson, Arizona, and was being hailed as the hometown recruit staying home.Rushing had actually acknowledged the proximity to his home belonged of his initial decision.”I feel like they’re relocating the ideal instructions,”Rushing informed ESPN in July when he revealed his dedication. “That was something crucial to me and it’s just special to being a home town guy. So that comes with perks in itself, and my sibling [freshman safety Cruz Rushing] is there. “Editor’s Picks In a social media post on X, previously Twitter, Rushing stated,”

I have actually considered the recent development and strides the program has made. Although it is evident that the program is on the rise, I have to consider my future objective.”Rushing went on to state that he reopened his recruitment after choosing that Arizona is not the ideal suitable for him to take the next actions with his development.Arizona has gotten off to a 3-3 start this season and is coming off a triple overtime loss to USC.Oregon was in on Rushing’s recruitment prior to his commitment to Arizona; he visited the school in June.The Ducks are now back in the photo for Rushing, and with his recruitment open, other schools make sure to follow.After Rushing’s decommitment, Arizona has one ESPN 300 commitment in quarterback Demond Williams Jr. and another four-star possibility with running back Jordan Washington.