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).

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.

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.