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).

The Aggies are as hot as the Texas heat this summer on the recruiting trail as Carthage star running back KJ Edwards committed to Texas A&M football on Tuesday.

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.