Five-Star Sensation Jireh Edwards’ Commitment Date Dropped—Auburn Poised for Huge Victory!
When it comes to college football recruiting, few stories are as captivating as a top-tier prospect’s looming decision — and right now, that spotlight shines brightly on Jireh Edwards, a five-star safety from St. Frances Academy in Maryland. The buzz swirling around Auburn’s campus is more than just noise; the Tigers have made no secret of their intense focus on the Baltimore powerhouse, a hotspot churning out talented players who’ve already begun to make waves at Auburn. Edwards’ upcoming commitment announcement on July 5th has sparked a whirlwind of speculation, with Auburn standing shoulder-to-shoulder alongside Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Florida, and Texas A&M as serious contenders. What makes this recruiting saga even juicier? Edwards isn’t just picking a school; he’s weighing the influence of teammates and alumni who’ve paved the way at Auburn — a testament to the culture the Tigers are building. With Edwards ranked as one of the nation’s elite safeties for the 2026 class, all eyes are glued to what his next move will be. The countdown is on, and trust me, this is a decision that could echo through the Auburn football program for years to come. LEARN MORE
- Five-star safety Jireh Edwards from St. Frances Academy in Maryland will announce his college commitment on July 5 and Auburn is a contender.
- Auburn football is heavily recruiting St. Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland.
- Edwards’ decision is influenced by current Auburn players who are also St. Frances alumni.
- Edwards is a highly-ranked safety prospect in the 2026 recruiting class.
Edwards visited Auburn during Big Cat Weekend in April and came away pleased with the environment of campus and the style of play defensive coordinator DJ Durkin produces. He also cited the impact that his former high school teammates have on his decision.St. Frances safety Jireh Edwards revealed this week that he will announce his commitment on July 5, and Auburn is in the mix. The five-star safety will choose between Auburn, Alabama, Georgia, Oregon, Florida, and Texas A&M after his rounds of official visits that will conclude at Oregon on June 19.Edwards is a five-star safety by On3, 247Sports, and Rivals, and ranks as high as the No. 2 safety in the country for the 2026 cycle. His teammate, Wayne Henry, is Auburn’s lone defensive back commit at this point of the recruiting cycle.
Four players on Auburn’s 2025 roster, including UConn transfer running back Durell Robinson and true freshman cornerback Blake Woodby are proud alumni of St. Frances, and three-star safety Wayne Henry has already pledged to Auburn’s 2026 class. Despite landing many former players of the Maryland football power, Auburn still wants more.“It’s really important for my decision,” Edwards said in an interview with On3. “I would never think the guys like Blake Woodby, Bryce Deas, Durell Robinson, Darrion Smith would ever lead me wrong. They’re good guys and I definitely look up to them.”
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Auburn football has recruited Maryland well recently, specifically St. Frances Academy in Baltimore.
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