Edwards is a 5-10, 180-pound running back rated as the No. 5 overall recruit in the state of Texas, and the No. 2 RB in the nation, per 247Sports. He’s ranked as the No. 47 recruit in the Class of 2026. That’s the highest-ranking commit landed by A&M thus far from 2026, slightly ahead of 4-star cornerback Victor Singleton (ranked No. 57).

Four-star running back KJ Edwards from Carthage picked the Aggies over Texas, LSU and Alabama. According to 247Sports, Edwards is the No. 2-ranked running back in the country (47th overall) and the 5th-ranked prospect in the state. Edwards measures in at 5-foot-10, 180 pounds.

Mike Elko and his coaching staff are building something special in College Station. Texas A&M football now has the second-best recruiting class in college football for the Class of 2026 after securing a massive commitment on Tuesday afternoon.