State 7-on-7 Explained: What It Is, How It Works and Why It Matters
The 2026 Texas 7-on-7 State Tournament kicks off Thursday in College Station. Dave Campbell's Texas Football editor-in-chief Greg Tepper explains why it matters.
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- Weight:175 LBS
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KJ Edwards
DCTF Star Rating
Running Back
Carthage Bulldogs, Class of 2026
Status: Committed, Signed LOI
- State Rank:#5
- Position Rank:#1
Edwards rushed for 1,789 yards and 23 touchdowns and caught 30 passes for 383 yards and three scores to lead Carthage to a 4A Division II state title win and earn 8-4A Division II Co-Offensive MVP honors.
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