KJ Edwards impresses at Texas A&M preseason camp
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 9:31 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Freshman running back KJ Edwards showcased his speed during Texas A&M's preseason camp. In the first open practice to the media, he made a notable 30-plus-yard run, demonstrating impressive vision and quickness. Competing for carries against veterans Rueben Owens and Jamarion Morrow, Edwards's performance may influence the coaching staff's decision for the upcoming season. With three weeks to go before the season opener against Missouri State, further integration of Edwards into the offense appears likely, especially as he gains more familiarity with the system.
- •KJ Edwards is 5'10" and 197 pounds, noted for his explosiveness.
- •Texas A&M's season opener is against Missouri State in three weeks.
- •Rueben Owens currently leads the competition for the starting job.
- •Edwards's performance may prompt coaches to adjust backfield strategies.
- 9:31 AMYahoo Sports — Texas A&M freshman RB KJ Edwards turns heads at preseason camp
"Texas A&M freshman running back KJ Edwards is showing elite speed in practice, potentially forcing his way into the rotation.
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