By Loveth 
Recruiting expert Steve Wiltfong from On3 has predicted that Edmonds will choose Alabama, which would be a major win for head coach Kalen DeBoer and his staff. Edmonds, a 6-foot-2, 175-pound athlete from Sprayberry High School, is ranked as the No. 1 cornerback in the nation and No. 27 overall prospect in the 2026 class. He’s a versatile player, excelling on both defense and offense, where he also plays wide receiver and contributes as a kick returner.
In his junior year, he racked up 35 tackles and three pass deflections on defense while also recording 670 receiving yards and four touchdowns as a wideout. On special teams, he added over 270 return yards.
Edmonds has offers from more than 40 major programs, including top teams from power conferences. He’s already visited Alabama multiple times and has another trip planned for June. Other schools still in the mix include Florida, Tennessee, and Georgia, where he also has visits scheduled.
Right now, Alabama’s 2026 recruiting class sits at No. 38 nationally, according to 247Sports. While there’s still plenty of work to do, landing a player of Edmonds’ caliber would give the class a huge boost.
Alabama’s 2026 Recruiting Class So Far:
CB Zyan Gibson (5’11, 177 lbs) – Gadsden, Alabama (Committed: Dec. 24, 2024)
EDGE Jamarion Matthews (6’2, 240 lbs) – Gainesville, Georgia (Committed: Feb. 21, 2025)
OL Chris Booker (6’4, 285 lbs) – Atlanta, Georgia (Committed: Feb. 20, 2025)
Upcoming Visits to Alabama:
EDGE KJ Ford – May 30
OL Ekene Ogboko – June 7
TE Mack Sutter – June 20-22
RB Derek Cooper – June 6-8
DL Nolan Wilson – May 30
EDGE Zavion Griffin-Haynes – Date TBD
EDGE Trenton Henderson – June 6-8
LB Kaden Henderson – April 12
RB Jonaz Walton – May 30, April 4
CB Brandon Arrington – June 13
EDGE Khamari Brooks – June 6
If Alabama can secure Edmonds, it could be a game-changer for their 2026 recruiting efforts. Keep an eye on this one—things could get interesting in Tuscaloosa soon.