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Texas A&M Football Class of 2026 Safety Target Jerih Edwards Ascends To Five-Star Ranking on ESPN 300

Texas A&M Football Class of 2026 Safety Target Jerih Edwards Ascends To Five-Star Ranking on ESPN 300

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Texas A&M Football Class of 2026 Safety Target Jerih Edwards Ascends To Five-Star Ranking on ESPN 300 originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
Texas A&M football secured two five-star recruits from the class of 2026, Tristian Givens and Brandon Arrington. Now, the Aggies have an opportunity to land a third. One of their targets recently bumped up from a four-star to a five-star on ESPN 300 rankings.
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Texas A&M football head coach Mike Elko calls a timeout.Jeff Blake-Imagn Images
Jireh Edwards, a safety out of Upper Marlboro, Md., moved into five-star territory on ESPN 300 rankings. He's now listed as the No. 24 recruit. On 247Sports Composite rankings, he's ranked No. 23 overall, No. 2 out of safeties in the country, and No. 3 out of his state.
ESPN's Craig Haubert and Tom Luginbill wrote:
"He blends elite size with outstanding speed, consistently posting 4.5 40-yard dash times that translate to the field. He's also a physical presence against the run. All those attributes result in an extremely versatile safety who can cover ground, match up in coverage and come downhill as a factor in the box.
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"Edwards should get the most of his rare on-field physical tools. He's a focused, competitive teammate and his leadership over the past two years in high school stands out."
At the moment, a bunch of schools are in the running: Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Oregon, and Texas A&M. Crystal Ball® Predictions have Edwards going to Georgia unanimously, but as the Aggies know after losing out on an offensive tackle on Thursday, unanimous predictions can always be flipped.
Quarterback recruit Helaman Casuga also received a better rating, ranking No. 296 on ESPN 300. Casuga recently participated at the Elite 11 Finals and showcased his talents despite having been injured for a majority of last season.
"Most notably, his accuracy and instincts on timing routes were as good as any. He must continue to refine his body and manage his weight, but Casuga has a competitive temperament," Haubert and Luginbill wrote.
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The Aggies will find out if they'll land the highly-touted class of 2026 recruit Edwards on July 5.
Related: Elite Young Quarterback Heavily Considering Texas A&M for Far Future NCAA Career
Related: Offensive Lineman Duo Pledges Commitment to Texas A&M Football in Heat of Recruiting Season
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 26, 2025, where it first appeared.
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