KJ Edwards

KJ Edwards
No. 0 – Texas A&M Aggies
PositionRunning back
ClassFreshman
Personal information
Born (2007-10-02) October 2, 2007 (age 19)
Listed height
5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Listed weight
197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High schoolCarthage (Carthage, Texas)
College
Stats at ESPN

KJ Edwards (born October 2, 2007) is an American college football running back for the Texas A&M Aggies.

Early life

Edwards attended Carthage High School in Carthage, Texas. As a junior in 2024, he had 142 carries for 1,789 yards with 23 touchdowns, and 30 receptions for 383 yards and three touchdowns. He rushed for 2,085 yards on 151 carries with 31 touchdowns his senior year and became the schools all time leading rusher during season. Edwards committed to Texas A&M University to play college football and college baseball.

College career

Edwards competed for playing time his freshman year at Texas A&M in 2026. Against the Arkansas Razorbacks he rushed 11 times for 66 yards and scored his first two career touchdowns.

References

  1. ↑ McCulloch, Andrew (December 20, 2024). "Meet the next elite college football running back: Carthage's KJ Edwards". Times Record News.
  2. ↑ Reports, Staff (December 20, 2024). "Running Strong: Carthage's KJ Edwards earns Offensive MVP honor".
  3. ↑ "Ryan Silapan: Edwards becomes Carthage's all-time leading rusher in grand fashion". December 4, 2025.
  4. ↑ "A&M signees KJ Edwards, Qui Beck finish prep careers with 49-21 victory for their second straight state title". 247Sports.
  5. ↑ "Texas A&M football recruiting: Aggies bolster top-five class with addition of No. 2 running back KJ Edwards". CBS Sports. June 17, 2025.
  6. ↑ Catalina, Tony (June 17, 2025). "Texas A&M football recruiting: 4-star RB KJ Edwards commits to Aggies". Austin American-Statesman.
  7. ↑ Wire, Cameron Ohnysty, Aggies (August 10, 2026). "Texas A&M freshman RB KJ Edwards turns heads at preseason camp". The Lufkin Daily News.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  8. ↑ Ohnysty, Cameron. "Mike Elko praises Texas A&M freshman RB after breakout performance". Aggies Wire.