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CJ Edwards
- Position:
- DL
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 216
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Edison, N.J.
- High School:
- St. Joseph
Relentless, high-motor edge defender whose athleticism, competitiveness and pursuit fuel consistent backfield disruption … Consensus three-star prospect and top 15 player from the state of New Jersey by all major recruiting services … The No. 51 edge rusher and No. 7 player from New Jersey according to 247Sports … Tabbed No. 77 at his position and No. 9 in the state by ESPN … According to the Rivals Industry Rankings, tabbed the No. 72 edge prospect nationally and No. 12 player from the Garden State … Invited to compete at the Under Armour Next Camp in May 2025 … Finished his high school career at St. Joseph (N.J.) High School after three seasons at Bergen Catholic (N.J.) … Helped St. Joseph High School to an 8-2 record his senior season … Per NJ.com, posted 33 total tackles with seven tackles for loss and four sacks during the 2025 campaign … Committed to the Vols in February 2025 … Chose Tennessee over 12 other Division I offers, including nine Power Four programs … Coached by Bill Tracy … Expected to be an early enrollee and participate in spring practices … X handle is @CJ_agent_96 … Instagram handle is @_agent.zxr0
Home sweet home!
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 3, 2025
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