Miami EDGE signee Marquise Lightfoot (No. 10) earned his fifth star and leapt into the top ten with a masterful showing at the All-American Bowl. The future Hurricane defender has the best motor of defensive prospects we’ve evaluated in the 2024 cycle. Long considered as a top 50 prospect for On3, the Chicago native showcased arguably the best pure speed rush we saw from the EDGE group at either all-star game. At 6-foot-5, 215 pounds with plus length, Lightfoot is a top athlete at the position. He gave several top offensive tackles fits over the course of the week. The frame, athleticism, pass rush skill set and with his elite effort level point to a promising future.

While several pass rushers had their moments over the course of the week, Marquise Lightfoot had the most consistent flashes. The 6-foot-5, 215-pounder’s first-step quickness gave offensive tackles fits. Lightfoot was borderline unblockable during Saturday’s game. His initial get-off and ability to get skinny allowed him to have a regular presence behind the line of scrimmage. With the West building a big lead, we saw Lightfoot pin his ears back and get after the East quarterbacks at a high rate. He had a big sack off of a vicious up-and-under move and found forced hurried throws. The Chicago native plays with a dogged effort level – both in practice and in Saturday’s game. His combination of quickness, motor and developmental frame points to a high upside in Coral Gables.