Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class has a chance to finish as the No. 1-ranked cycle by this time next year. The 2025 offseason has given coach Mike Elko and his staff time to focus on hosting a bevy of talent during the first junior day last weekend.
While five-star offensive tackles Jackson Cantwell and Immanuel Ihenacho stick out as the priority prospects, Elko’s defensive mindset and developmental background have led several highly ranked secondary prospects to consider the programs, including four-star safety and Maryland native Jireh Edwards.
On tape, Edwards is an athlete with the closing speed and instincts to thrive at either safety position. Standing at 6-1 and nearly 200 pounds, he is an incoming senior who released his top five program list on Wednesday. Texas A&M joined Tennessee, Auburn, Oregon, and Georgia as the final schools he will focus on.
So far, three-star safety Markel Ford and three-star cornerback Ryan Gilbert are the only secondary commits in A&M’s 2026 cycle, making Edwards another priority recruit moving forward.
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