Kalen DeBoer's eyes should widen after key Alabama recruiting target slams SEC rivals for 'settling for less'

"The culture. The winning. They want to win. Everyone up there wants to win. A lot of schools settle for a little, but (Alabama) doesn't settle for anything."

Edwards will visit Auburn, Maryland, Alabama, Georgia, Texas A&M, and Oregon over the next month. No one should be surprised if Edwards was slamming Maryland, Auburn, and maybe Texas A&M. But it would be funny if he turns this comment into a bigger deal when it comes to his commitment.

We're here for any semblance of a rivalry between Alabama and Oregon, and we know the history of Alabama vs. Georgia.

Andrew Ivins, Director of Scouting for 247Sports, compared Edwards to Georgia star Malaki Starks in his report.

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.