Cruz Lee Cruz Lee 6'6" | 260 lbs | EDGE/DL Northridge | 2026 State AL is a dominant EDGE out of Northridge we watched earlier this year, and man, he started his senior year with a huge performance.

“At 6’5 200, Lee has terrific size and athleticism and can completely overwhelm opposing OL in the trenches almost every down. Lee is quick off the snap, has a wide variety of pass rush moves, and can work his way into the backfield to consistently generate pressure and place big hits on the quarterback.

Lee is just as dominant against the run. He’s great in pursuit and frequently wraps up the ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage for some huge stops for loss.”

Lee ended Friday night with 3 total tackles (one for loss), one sack, and 2 QB pressures.

I was really impressed with Lee’s pass rush this week. He came up big defensively in Northridge’s 41-21 win over Calera, consistently finding ways into the backfield and creating problems for their passing attack. If he’s not racking up sacks, he’s making his presence felt with pressure; it’s really impressive to see.

Take a look at some of Lee’s highlights below. There’s a lot to be excited about with him this season. He can cause chaos down in the trenches.

Cruz Lee Cruz Lee 6'6" | 260 lbs | EDGE/DL Northridge | 2026 State AL is a talented EDGE out of Northridge who’s starting to make moves in the recruiting world.

“At 6’5 200, Lee has terrific size and athleticism and can completely overwhelm opposing OL in the trenches almost every down. Lee is quick off the snap, has a wide variety of pass rush moves, and can work his way into the backfield to consistently generate pressure and place big hits on the quarterback.

Lee is just as dominant against the run. He’s great in pursuit and frequently wraps up the ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage for some huge stops for loss.”

A few weeks back, Lee picked up an offer from South Alabama! With what he can do, I’m sure this won’t be the last- Lee is a talented defender with a ton to offer at the next level.

Watch some of his tape below, you’ll see:

Cruz Lee Cruz Lee 6'6" | 260 lbs | EDGE/DL Northridge | 2026 State AL is a dominant EDGE prospect out of Northridge who put together a big junior season last fall.

At 6’5 200, Lee has terrific size and athleticism and can completely overwhelm opposing OL in the trenches almost every down. Lee is quick off the snap, has a wide variety of pass rush moves, and can work his way into the backfield to consistently generate pressure and place big hits on the quarterback.

Lee is just as dominant against the run. He’s great in pursuit and frequently wraps up the ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage for some huge plays upfront. I’m really impressed with Lee’s skill set, he’s absolutely going to be a player to watch out for on Northridge’s defense this fall.

Lee has some great tape from last year you can watch below, he’s got a big senior season ahead of him this fall- watch out!

Cruz Lee Cruz Lee 6'6" | 260 lbs | EDGE/DL Northridge | 2026 State AL is a versatile EDGE prospect who provided great production and depth up front for Northridge’s defense last fall, wrecking the line of scrimmage against a ton of talented offensive lines. At 6’5 200, Lee has terrific size as a pass rusher, he completely overwhelms opposing OL with his size and speed, making a big impact in the trenches every down. Lee is quick off the snap, has a wide variety of paws rush moves, and can work his way into the backfield to generate pressure and place big hits on the quarterback. Lee is not just a pass rusher though, he provides a ton of value as a run defender as well. Lee is great at pursuing and wrapping up the ball carrier behind the line of scrimmage, consistently crashing in and stopping the run in some huge moments for his team. I was really impressed with Lee’s tape- he has some impressive athletic traits with his size and speed and can create big plays against the run and pass down in the trenches. Be sure to check out Lee’s tape below, he’s made some really impressive plays for Northridge’s defense and is headed into a big senior season next fall!