How will everyone’s new favorite social media star fare on the field?
It’s time to start preparing for the 2024 Syracuse Orange football season. We’re going through the roster to take a look at each Syracuse player as we get to know a lot of new faces to kick off the Fran Brown Era.
Next up is…
Name: KingJoseph Edwards
Position: Defensive Line
Year: Freshman
Height: 6’4”
Weight: 230 lbs.
Hometown: Hoschton, GA
High School: Mill Creek
2023 stats: Transferred to Mill Creek and totaled 34 tackles, including four TFLs and six sacks.
2024 projections: Who knows what the summer will bring, but it should feel very good for Edwards and Syracuse fans that the promising defensive lineman was running with the twos regularly in spring practice and the spring game. Edwards’ speed and hands on the line could throw opposing offensive linemen off when a defensive line rotation comes in.
How’d he get here?: Syracuse secured Edwards’ signature over Colorado and Florida State, mainly due to Edwards’ relationship with Fran Brown and Nick Williams.
What’d recruiting sites say?: Four stars by 247Sports and ESPN, three stars by On3 and Rivals.
Money Quote: Edwards immediately hosted a community outreach even at STEAM at Dr. King Elementary School on January 14, only a couple of days after he enrolled at Syracuse (via Ashley Wenskoski – CNY Central)
“I’m very excited to give back to the community,” said Edwards. “It’s something I’ve been doing since I was eight (years old), so I’m very excited.”
Twitter feed: @KingjosephE
Instagram feed: @kingjosepheric
surprised @CuseWBB with @Nike shoe box bags! I want the team to know they are appreciated. I’m rooting for you to win it all! Congratulations on your achievements this season @CuseCoachJack #GoOrange pic.twitter.com/ctA86IVtA8
— KingJoseph Edwards (@KingjosephE) February 23, 2024
Interesting nugget o’interest: Because we are a track and field blog, we are legally obligated to mention that Edwards ran track in high school
Let’s get a look at ya: