A visit with 2024 4-star EDGE KingJoseph Edwards on his recruiting journey as the Rebels make his top three
OXFORD, Miss. — The Rebels are back home this Saturday after their big road win on the Plains over Auburn. While Ole Miss now has its sights set on Vanderbilt for the Homecoming showdown, the off-the-field work with recruiting is just as intense as we are only 56 days away from the early signing period.
One athlete the Rebels will continue to go the distance for is 4-star edge KingJoseph Edwards out of Mill Creek (Georgia) High School. The 6-foot-5, 242-pounder from Hoschton, GA stands as the No.17 Edge in the 2024 class and the No.28 overall athlete to come out of the Peach State.
I was in the backfield all night…no 🧢#IAmKing 👑 pic.twitter.com/Nq3KkeQgGX
— KingJoseph Edwards (@KingjosephE) October 18, 2023
Edwards’ skills are not just limited to the defensive side of the ball as he has been quite the force when placed on the offensive side of the ball for the Hawks. Most colleges, however, are recruiting him at the EDGE position and he holds well over 35 offers including ones from his top three schools: Ole Miss, Colorado, and Florida State.
Edwards offer list is a who’s who of college football: Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, LSU, Louisville, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Mississippi State, NC State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Oregon, Penn State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, A&M, USC, and others.
Who will be the last program standing? The Rebel Walk caught up with Edwards to learn more about his recruitment journey.
me versus whoever wanna lose#IAmKing 👑 pic.twitter.com/2Af9a7NHS2
— KingJoseph Edwards (@KingjosephE) October 17, 2023
It’s pretty simple when you ask what is standing out the most to KingJoseph with his top schools.
“What stands out now is my communication with the coaching staff. Coaches communicating with me on a regular basis make it easier for me to make my decision. I also want to go where I am needed.”
KingJoseph Edwards
The coaching staff at Ole Miss is doing its best to get Edwards to the ‘Sip, with two coaches in particular helping pave the way.
“Coach (Pete) Golding and I have a relationship from when he worked at Bama. We spoke a few times when he was there. When he went to Ole Miss, he connected with another coach I had a good relationship with and that’s Coach (Enrique) Davis. He came and spent time with me my junior year. The combination of them working together works well for me. I have good relationships with both of them.”
KingJoseph Edwards
it’s always good to see you @CoachGolding appreciate your time 🦈🦈 @OleMissFB pic.twitter.com/sPVs5CCmYd
— KingJoseph Edwards (@KingjosephE) September 17, 2023
Edwards says he will be back at Ole Miss towards the end of the season for his official visit. He plans to also visit Colorado and FSU.
“I will make my final decision after my official visits,” he explains on the timeline for his commitment.
It is evident this will be a heated battle for this talented young man’s services. But in the meantime, Edwards will remain steadfast as he looks to help his teammates at Mill Creek earn a Georgia state title. Mill Creek is well on its way as the Hawks remain unscathed at 8-0 overall and 3-0 in region play. Edwards played a crucial part in their upset of his former team and nationally ranked Buford in Week 7 — a game where he wreaked havoc on the run game in the 31-24 win.
In week 8, Mill Creek continued to dominate as they capped off a strong showing against Collins Hill in a 24-18 win. Edwards looks to keep things rolling this next week on the road to take on Dacula in region play.
For now, Edwards will concentrate on finishing his high school season strong and taking the time to choose where he will play collegiate ball.
“I really like Ole Miss, the staff, and the environment. At this point I just have to figure out where I can go to be the best player I can be.”
KingJoseph Edwards
a whole VIBE#IAmKing 👑 pic.twitter.com/6VOIFt80Ti
— KingJoseph Edwards (@KingjosephE) September 17, 2023
Edwards has proven he is indeed a “King” on the gridiron, and we will keep you updated on his recruitment as the Rebel family looks forward to getting him back to Oxford. #KingoftheSip
Lee Ann Herring-Olvedo
Lee Ann is the Director of Recruiting for The Rebel Walk. She is a veteran SEC sports journalist and NFL content writer. She is also the Sr. Editor for MESPORTS digital. Herring-Olvedo is a Brown University graduate who loves good cigars, good games, and a smooth glass of bourbon — not necessarily in that order.
