Top 2026 running back target gives Colorado major following his official visit
Top 2026 running back target gives Colorado major following his official visit
One of Colorado's top class of 2026 targets was in Boulder this past weekend, and he was impressed with what Colorado had to offer.
KJ Edwards, the No. 3-ranked running back in the country, might have been even more impressed by the beautiful views you get from Folsom Field.
"My time being in Colorado was good and the view with mountains towering the stadium which being a Texas boy you hardly see any landscape like how it is in Boulder, Colorado," Edwards told On3's Steve Wiltfong.
Edwards was also impressed by the football part of his visit, as Deion Sanders and the coaching staff impressed the talented running back.
"The main message was they can use me right now just because I can play any position on the field and I'm just an overall complete running back and they play their freshman kids as long as they work their butts off for a starting position."
Colorado will face stiff competition for Edwards' commitment from in-state schools like Texas, Baylor, SMU, and Texas A&M. Hank South of Horns247 already has one Crystal Ball prediction for Edwards landing with the Longhorns. Edwards will visit Baylor on June 20 and Texas on June 6.
"The coaches that are there [at Colorado] have spent many years in the league so they know what they're talking about and understand the game of football and with Marshall Faulk coming in to play RBU will be coming to CU shortly."
It sure sounds like Edwards came away from his visit pleased with what Deion Sanders' program brings to the table. If CU does with the recruitment battle, the Marshall Faulk addition would seem like a significant factor for Edwards.
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