CJ Edwards
6′3″ · 230 lb · Edison, NJ · St. Joseph
On the Tennessee roster; he has not appeared in a game on our list yet.
Where he comes from
- Edison, NJ
- St. Joseph
- About 600 miles from Neyland Stadium
- Three-star recruit, No. 731 nationally in the 2026 class, rating 0.8800.
Where he fits
Tennessee lists 23 defensive linemen this season.
Tennessee defensive linemen with a game this season
Tennessee’s week
- RecordTennessee is 6-1, No. 11 in the AP poll (week 8).
- Next gamevs Kentucky · Sat Nov 7
Players like him
Same class and position
Also from Edison, NJ
News and fans
No outlet on our list has written about him by name this season.
Tennessee in the news
- Tennessee names starting QB
Sports Illustrated Oct 21 - SEC fines Tennessee $500K for field storming
Bleacher Report Oct 19 - Alabama center Racin Delgatty ruled out for Tennessee game
- Smokey statue damaged at Neyland Stadium
Knoxville News Sentinel Oct 14
Where to follow him
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Josh Heupel
Pass share
38.4%
184 pass / 295 run
Plays / game
68.4
7 games
Team sack rate
9.4%
213 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Run-heavy.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Tennessee -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
Tennessee has produced 2 All-Conference defensive linemen. 9 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2017. James Pearce Jr. went on to the NFL out of this room (2025).
Joined Tennessee in 2026
- 2026 Tennessee HeupelYear 1 · on the roster, no stat line
- Before collegeSigned with Tennessee in 2026 as a 3-star recruit, No. 731 in the country.
His moves
- Signed with Tennessee in the 2026 class, a 3-star recruit.
His career
2026
- Signed with Tennessee3-star out of St. Joseph