Alabama's Jireh Edwards set to miss time due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Alabama Crimson Tide freshman defensive back Jireh Edwards is expected to miss time following an upper-body injury sustained during practice. Edwards underwent surgery, but there is optimism for an early-season return. He was a highly rated five-star recruit in Alabama's 2026 class and was anticipated to have a significant role this fall. If he is sidelined, backup options include Dre Kirkpatrick Jr., Ivan Taylor, and Zavier Mincey. The Crimson Tide season opens on September 5 against East Carolina.
- •Jireh Edwards has an upper-body injury from practice.
- •Edwards underwent surgery on the injury.
- •He was a five-star recruit and a key player for Alabama.
- •Backup safeties may assume larger roles in his absence.
- •Alabama opens the season on September 5 against East Carolina.
- 4:55 PMYahoo Sports — Top Alabama freshman to reportedly miss time due to injury
"A top freshman for the Alabama Crimson Tide is reportedly set to miss time due to an injury suffered in practice Monday.
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