Florida State to host top RB prospect Xander Edwards for opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 9:30 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Florida State will welcome four-star running back Xander Edwards for their season opener against New Mexico State. Edwards, the nation's No. 113 overall recruit from The Bolles School in Jacksonville, had an impressive sophomore season in 2025 with 2,629 rushing yards and 44 touchdowns. He has visited Florida State previously and has expressed excitement about the program. Florida State is competing with Miami and Florida for his commitment, as Edwards has around 40 scholarship offers.
- •Xander Edwards gained 2,629 yards and scored 44 touchdowns in 2025.
- •He is ranked as the No. 7 running back in the 247Sports composite rankings.
- •Florida State will play New Mexico State on the season opener date.
- •Edwards has made multiple visits to Florida State, praising the program.
- •The Seminoles face competition from Miami and Florida for his commitment.
- 9:30 PMYahoo Sports — Florida State to host elite in-state RB for season opener
"2028 four-star running back Xander Edwards will visit Florida State when they host New Mexico State in their season opener.
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