Meier had 113 tackles with 19 for a loss, 11.5 sacks and a forced fumble for Loyola this season. He is signed with Stanford.

Meier had 10 tackles, three for a loss with two sacks and 12 hurries in Loyola’s upset win over Millikan. His teammate Kade Casani could also be on this list with his 17 tackle and one interception performance.

Loyola edge rusher Max Meier Max Meier 6'5" | 240 lbs | DL Loyola | 2026 State CA announced his commitment to Stanford on Tuesday.

Meier had 90 tackles, 18 for a loss, 8.5 sacks with 25 hurries last season.

He also had offers from Arizona State, Colorado, North Carolina, UCLA and USC among others.

Meier is the first player from Southern California in Stanford’s 2026 recruiting class.

Loyola defensive end Max Meier Max Meier 6'5" | 240 lbs | DL Loyola | 2026 State CA had a huge week picking up offers from USC, Tulane and Stanford.

Meier had 90 tackles, 18 for a loss, 8.5 sacks with 25 hurries last season.

Stanford was the 20th school to offer Meier, who has picked up 13 offers since the season ended.

Meier has skyrocketed up rankings and recruiting boards over the last several months bringing in seven new offers. At 6’5” 240 lbs. he’s got the size, length, and athleticism to be effective playing multiple spots on the defensive line. His reach gives him a major advantage to maintain separation from blockers allowing him to disengage from contact and locate the ball carrier. He gains quick penetration by being fast out of his stance forcing opponents to recover from being out of position. Active and violent hand usage to lockout at the POA and prevent blockers from getting into his body. Shows he can redirect and chase down the LOS and from the backside. Good mix of speed and power moves to rush the passer and collapse the pocket from the edge. He’s one of the top edge defenders across the state and made a massive jump to #81 overall and the 11^th ranked 2026 DL prospect.

8 Offers: Illinois, Kansas, Washington, Wisconsin, Arizona, Columbia, Penn, Colorado State

Meier is a very long and rangy defensive end that should translate well to a strong side defensive end in college or even a 5-tech as he continues to bulk up and add to his big frame. The Loyola product has long arms, covers a ton of ground quickly around the edge and can rush the passer with both power or speed and wins with violent hands and lockout at the POA. He is a high motor kid that plays with good pursuit, proper backside angles when closing and has some really nice upside and untapped potential over the next several years as he grows. Meier is one of the top edge defenders across the entire state, and currently holds one offer from Illinois with other FBS schools that should enter into the mix this Spring and through out his Junior season.