Jorden Edmonds
| No. 16 – Alabama Crimson Tide | |
|---|---|
| Position | Cornerback |
| Class | Freshman |
| Personal information | |
| Listed height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Listed weight | 175 lb (79 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Sprayberry (Marietta, Georgia) |
| College | Alabama (2026–present) |
Jorden Edmonds is an American college football cornerback for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
Early life
Edmonds is from Marietta, Georgia, and is the son of former NFL player Chris Edmonds.[1][2] He attended Sprayberry High School where he played football as a cornerback and wide receiver.[3][4] As a sophomore, he posted 28 tackles, five pass breakups and two interceptions.[5] He then recorded 35 tackles on defense and 35 catches for 670 yards with four touchdowns on offense as a junior in 2024, earning selection to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution all-state first-team as well as to the all-region team.[6][7] Prior to his senior year, he was selected to the newspaper's Super 11 team, becoming the first player from Sprayberry ever to receive the honor.[6] Edmonds was the team's leading receiver and also had 39 tackles, four pass breakups and two interceptions in his senior year.[1] He received an invite to the All-American Bowl.[8]
A five-star recruit, Edmonds was ranked the number one cornerback and a top-25 player nationally in the class of 2026.[9] He committed to play college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and signed with them in December 2025.[10][11]
References
- ^ a b "Jorden Edmonds". Alabama Crimson Tide.
- ^ Jeyarajah, Shehan (March 26, 2025). "Alabama football recruiting: Five-star Jorden Edmonds commits as Crimson Tide land No. 1 CB in 2026 class". CBS Sports.
- ^ Gay, Colin (February 11, 2025). "Why Alabama football is making 2026 Georgia cornerback a 'top priority'". Tuscaloosa News.
- ^ Leo, Jack (August 7, 2025). "Jorden Edmonds wants to leave GOAT legacy at Sprayberry High School". Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
- ^ Warren, Lance (August 14, 2024). "Dynamite Dozen: Individual and team growth the key for Sprayberry's Edmonds". Marietta Daily Journal.
- ^ a b "Jorden Edmonds". Atlanta Journal-Constitution. August 6, 2025.
- ^ McDaniel, Owen (August 9, 2025). "Dynamite Dozen: Jorden Edmonds, Sprayberry". Marietta Daily Journal.
- ^ "Navy All-American Bowl to Honor Sprayberry High School Defensive Back Jorden Edmonds". NBC Sports. October 30, 2024.
- ^ Greenberg, Brett (December 3, 2025). "Never A Doubt: Five-star No. 1 CB Jorden Edmonds makes it official, signs with Alabama early Wednesday morning". 247Sports.
- ^ Smith III, Kennington (March 26, 2025). "Alabama lands CB Jorden Edmonds, Crimson Tide's first 5-star commitment in 2026 class". The Athletic.
- ^ Stahl, Matt (December 3, 2025). "Alabama football signs 5-star prospect in 2026 recruiting class". AL.com.