Zion Grady, 2025 5-star edge prospect, names 5 SEC options in top group

Zion Grady is over a year from signing to play college football, but he’s already narrowing the focus of his recruitment. Grady, the top edge defender in the Class of 2025, named his top 10 teams.

As one might expect, the Troy, Alabama native is showing a strong interest in playing in the SEC. Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Tennessee and Texas made Grady’s top group. He’s also considering Florida State, Louisville, Michigan, Oregon and USC.

Top 10‼️ #GodsWork @Hayesfawcett3 @ALLGASATHLETES @CoachHambrite @SWiltfong247 @Jdsmith31Smith @AllGasDrRush @ChadSimmons_ @adamgorney @JeremyO_Johnson @athletics_CHHS @PrepRedzoneAL @AL_Recruiting @TroyMessenger pic.twitter.com/oDTTukgfpE

— Zion (Ziggy) Grady? (@GradyZion) July 23, 2023

A standout at Charles Henderson High School, Grady’s listed measurements are 6-4, 220 pounds. On the 247Sports Composite, Grady is rated 5-stars, the No. 1 edge defender, No. 3 recruit in the state of Alabama and No. 16 prospect overall in the 2025 recruiting class.

Grady was named the 5A D-Lineman of the Year for 2022. Ahead of his 2023 season, Grady has been busy visiting SEC schools.

Had a great day yesterday at Auburn Jr day!! Thanks ⁦@AuburnFootball⁩ for the invite! ⁦@CoachHughFreeze⁩ ⁦@ZacEtheridge4⁩ ⁦@AuburnMade⁩ pic.twitter.com/AhViRbMsb3

— Zion (Ziggy) Grady? (@GradyZion) January 30, 2023

Thanks for the hospitality University of Alabama!! @athletics_CHHS @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong247 @adamgorney @AL_Recruiting @PrepRedzoneAL @D1RecruitNation pic.twitter.com/zBRnKaDSyb

— Zion (Ziggy) Grady? (@GradyZion) March 29, 2023

Great time in Athens today‼️ @KirbySmartUGA @CoachSchuUGA @CoachDiribe96 @ALLGASTRNG @athletics_CHHS @SeanW_Rivals @SWiltfong247 @ChadSimmons_ @adamgorney @CoachHambrite @DrRush41 pic.twitter.com/UoZofIb5jb

— Zion (Ziggy) Grady? (@GradyZion) April 8, 2023

Thanks for the hospitality University of Georgia!! Amazing day learning from the champs.. @KirbySmartUGA @CoachDiribe96 @CoachSchuUGA @athletics_CHHS @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong247 @AllGasDrRush @ALLGASATHLETES @CoachHambrite @AL_Recruiting @UGARecruiting20 pic.twitter.com/RthrZHb5qo

— Zion (Ziggy) Grady? (@GradyZion) June 13, 2023

Enjoyed camp in The Plains today! @ZacEtheridge4 @AuburnMade @CoachHambrite @AllGasDrRush @ALLGASATHLETES @athletics_CHHS pic.twitter.com/nhXgb2CHLz

— Zion (Ziggy) Grady? (@GradyZion) June 16, 2023

Thanks Bama for the wonderful hospitality!!! @CoachHutzler @CoachRobertBala @ALLGASATHLETES @TDARecruiting @ChadSimmons_ @SWiltfong247 @Jdsmith31Smith @JosephAHastings @CoachHambrite @AllGasDrRush @AL_Recruiting pic.twitter.com/7LVdoGsJoL

— Zion (Ziggy) Grady? (@GradyZion) June 23, 2023

Grady’s recruitment looks to be one of the most followed nationally, especially once the 2024 class is signed and the focus shifts to the Class of 2025. Fans can see why Grady is already a top prospect by checking out his sophomore season highlights below, via Hudl:

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