Jireh Edwards out with arm injury for Alabama football
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 7:32 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jireh Edwards, a five-star freshman safety for Alabama football, is set to undergo surgery for a right arm injury. The surgery will take place on August 24, 2026. Although the injury is not season-ending, it raises questions about his early-season availability. Edwards is noted for his collegiate potential, having performed strongly at Saint Frances Academy in Maryland, where he tallied impressive stats including 92 tackles last season.
- •Jireh Edwards suffered a right arm injury requiring surgery.
- •He is a five-star safety from the 2026 recruiting class.
- •The surgery is scheduled for August 24, 2026.
- •Edwards had 92 tackles and multiple forced fumbles last season.
- •His injury status could impact his early playing time.
- 7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Alabama football 5-star defensive back out with arm injury
"Alabama football will be without a five-star freshman early in 2026.
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