Texas A&M’s defensive haul in the 2026 recruiting class could soon include one of the top-ranked safety prospects, as borderline five-star Maryland-based defensive back Jireh Edwards has announced his commitment date for Saturday, July 5, joining several other Aggie recruiting targets.
Like five-star safety Brian Womack, Edwards sees Texas A&M as a potential destination to not just develop, but see the field as soon as his first or second season on campus, and knowing coach Mike Elko’s development track in the secondary, especially at safety, College Station looks like the perfect program for a player of his elite caliber.
Like Womack, Edwards will take an official visit to Texas A&M on June 13 and will now focus on Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Auburn, Oregon, and the Aggies moving forward.
During Edwards’ 2024 junior season, Edwards recorded 92 tackles, 17 tackles for loss, six pass breakups, and three forced fumbles. Standing at 6-2 and 205 pounds, Edwards has the size and speed to play at either safety position and could even thrive as a linebacker. His versatility, like many defensive back prospects, is not only exciting, but will be highly impactful with either program lucky enough to gain his commitment.
According to 247Sports, Edwards is currently positioned as the 26th-ranked prospect in the 2026 cycle, the third-ranked safety, and the third-ranked prospect in Maryland.
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