Texas A&M’s 2026 recruiting class features two of the top running back prospects in the cycle, as four-star Jonathan Hatton and four-star KJ Edwards represent the future Aggie backfield. Still, until both players sign with the program, this is all speculation. However, Hatton verbally shut down his recruitment earlier this summer, joining more than half of the Aggies’ 27 commitments in the cycle.
Edwards, who committed to the Aggies over the Texas Longhorns on June 17, is being heavily pursued by LSU coach Brian Kelly, which has been the case for the last couple of months, leading to the news that Edwards will visit Baton Rouge this weekend during the Tigers’ Week 3 home matchup against Florida.
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During an interview with Rivals recruiting insider Steve Wiltfong, Edwards enjoyed his official LSU visit this summer, mainly due to the relationships and recruiting pitch that the Carthage (TX) standout is the only running back prospect the Tigers are pursuing, which is quite the sell for any player, especially hearing it from one of the top blue-blood programs in the country.
“Relationship is something I’m big on and although LSU came late they have been making up the best they can and showing the love to the family.”
Coach Mike Elko and running backs coach Trooper Taylor are well aware of the situation. They will continue to maintain a strong communication channel with Edwards and his family as they head into the coming months, still hoping to sign Edwards during Early Signing Day on December 4.
According to Rivals, KJ Edwards is the 50th-ranked prospect, the 4th-ranked running back, and the 3rd-ranked prospect in Texas.
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