All Syracuse

Four Star Edge KingJoseph Edwards Commits to Syracuse

The Orange adds to its impressive recruiting haul.
Mike McAllister|
Four Star Edge KingJoseph Edwards Commits to Syracuse
Four Star Edge KingJoseph Edwards Commits to Syracuse

In this story:

Syracuse Orange

Four star Hoschton (GA) Mill Creek edge KingJoseph Edwards has committed to Syracuse, he announced on Tuesday. Edwards was one of the first high profile targets to pop up on the radar after the Orange hired head coach Fran Brown. He officially visited the weekend of December 8th. Edwards chose Syracuse over other finalists Colorado and Florida State. 

Edwards' relationship with the Syracuse coaches was a significant factor in his decision. That includes defensive ends coach Nick Williams, who was his primary recruiter at Colorado before coming to the Orange. 

"My relationship with coach Williams goes back three years," Edwards said after his visit. "He is a big part of why Syracuse is one of my top schools. He basically told me he needed my skill and size. Told me he'd make me into the player I need to be to go pro." 

In addition to Colorado and Florida State, the talented Mill Creek standout also holds offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Auburn, Duke, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Mississippi State, NC State, Nebraska, Ohio State, Oklahoma, Ole Miss, Oregon, Penn State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Texas A&M, USC and many others.

Edwards is considered a four star prospect by 247Sports and ESPN. On3 and Rivals rate him as a three star recruit. Edwards is listed at 6-4, 220 pounds. Edwards is ranked as the 274th best by ESPN. He is ranked the 26th best player at his position by Rivals, 22nd best by 247Sports, 33rd best by ESPN and 64th best by On3. 

SUPPORT ALL SYRACUSE

SUBSCRIBE TO ALLSYRACUSE.COM NOW TO GET ACCESS TO EXCLUSIVE INSIDER CONTENT

FREE ALL SYRACUSE NEWSLETTER TO GET THE LATEST ORANGE UPDATES SENT TO YOUR INBOX

JOIN THE ALL SYRACUSE FORUMS FOR FREE AND DISCUSS THE ORANGE WITH OTHER FANS AND OUR STAFF

Published
Mike McAllister
MIKE MCALLISTER

Title: Publisher All Syracuse Education: Roberts Wesleyan College Location: Syracuse, New York Expertise: Syracuse basketball, football and recruiting.  EXPERIENCE Mike McAllister has been covering Syracuse basketball, football and recruiting for more than a decade. Mike's career started with his own free blog as a way to vent following sporting events. Shortly thereafter, a network of basketball sites called Coast 2 Coast Hoops asked him to run their Syracuse site. That site was called Nation of Orange, and Mike quickly established it as a go-to for Syracuse fans.  After running Nation of Orange for several months, a position with the Syracuse site on the Scout network became available. After one year as the recruiting expert with Cuse Nation, he was named the publisher. Mike oversaw the transition from Scout to 247Sports, and ran the site on that network for years.  Presented with the opportunity to join one of the biggest names in the sports journalism industry, Sports Illustrated, Mike jumped at the chance. All Syracuse was started from scratch by Mike and the Fan Nation team. It has now become a staple for Orange fans of various sports.  Mike has broken news on recruiting, Syracuse basketball and football team information and has established himself as the top recruiting inside in the market. He has appeared on local radio shows, television broadcasts, national radio shows and much more. Mr. McAllister has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Information Management from Roberts Wesleyan College. 

Share on XFollow McAllisterMike1
Home/Recruiting