The first week of July has become one of the busiest for college football commitments of the whole year.
And this year has been no different.
Dozens of top prospects have come off the board in the past few days, including five-star offensive linemen Immanuel Iheanacho (Oregon), Felix Ojo (Texas Texh) and elite wide receiver Boobie Feaster (USC).
But another marquee name is set to join the ranks of the "committed" on Saturday, as St. Frances Academy (Maryland) five-star safety will announce his decision at 1 p.m. PT/4 p.m. ET.
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The 6-foot-2, 210-pound versatile defender is rated the nation's No. 23 overall prospect and No. 2 safety and he is down to six finalists - Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Oregon and Texas A&M.
While Edwards has largely kept any potential leanings close to the vest, Alabama is widely viewed as the favorite.
And potential Crimson Tide teammates aren't shy about the possibility.
This week, multiple commits have hinted about more five-star commitments coming - and Edwards and five-star edge-rusher Anthony "Tank" Jones are the main targets to watch.
Still, the battle isn't over, as each of Edwards' finalists have pulled off surprises in the NIL era.
Here's what 247Sports had to say about Edwards, comparing him to recent NFL draft pick Malaki Starks:
"Punishing defender that should offer some alignment flexibility at his next stop as he can spin down into the box or patrol from the border. Owns a college-ready build with some promising features and tested off the charts spring before junior year. Spent much of his 11th-grade campaign deployed as an oversized slot and did nothing but make plays for one of the nation’s top prep defenses."
"Triggers downhill in the snap of a finger and frequently arrives with violence. Comfortable crashing gaps, but is also effective in the alley as he uses sharp angles to get ball carriers on the ground. Instinctive in coverage and can match and mirror underneath routes with his lateral agility. Will take some chances when defending the pass, but unsuspecting length can bail him out. A bit older for the grade, but that should have him on the field sooner rather than later."
"Overall, projects as an all-around defensive playmaker that can make an impact on Saturdays and then possibly Sundays with his physicality and athleticism. Likely to keep the tag of safety, but should really be viewed as a chess piece that can be moved all around in an era where position lines continue to blur."