
CJ Edwards brings Tennessee a relentless, high-motor EDGE with real backfield juice
CJ Edwards is a 2026 Tennessee EDGE signee whose calling card is effort, athleticism, and nonstop pursuit — the kind of defender who shows up in the backfield even when the play looks covered. Tennessee’s roster bio describes him as a relentless, high-motor edge defender, and his senior season at St. Joseph (N.J.) featured 33 tackles, seven tackles for loss, and four sacks in the 2025 season. He fits a Vols room that values pressure, hustle, and competitive edge, and the biggest reason to care is simple: this is a developmental pass-rush piece with upside and a motor that coaches love.





