Canaan Edwards
Junior defensive lineman on Rutgers's 2026 roster. No game stats recorded yet.
6′3″ · 235 lb · Atlanta, GA · Langston Hughes
Recruiting
EDGE recruit
No. 1049 nationally · Signed with Rutgers
No college snaps yet.
His full recruiting profileThe story
2 defensive lineman on Rutgers's roster. No game stats recorded yet.
- Signed as a 3-star recruit to Rutgers in 2025.
Canaan Edwards
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
His career
2025
- Signed with Rutgers3-star out of Langston Hughes
Career arc
Splits & context
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Greg Schiano
Scheme reads (pass share, tempo, sack rate) need at least 3 team games — 2 games in so far.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive lineman for Rutgers -- now graded to hold down a real role up front.
He hasn't recorded a college stat yet. Here's what we know about him.
3 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2018. Kemoko Turay went on to the NFL out of this room (2018).
How he plays
2026 Outlook
Rutgers
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Defensive line · Rutgers
Returning around him
- 1 Rutgers player drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: +0 net (15 in / 15 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Rutgers · Last season: 5-7 · Talent rank #48 · 2026 recruiting class #36
Background
2025 (Freshman): Played in one game ... made collegiate debut against Norfolk State (9/13). Prior to Rutgers: Coached by Daniel Williams at Langston Hughes ... played along the defensive line during scholastic career ... helped the Panthers to a 12-1 record and a Class 5A GHSA semifinal appearanc...
The defensive line · Rutgers
- #94J'Dan Burnett9.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #11Malachi Davis9.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #99Rondarius Porter5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #8Sekou Kromah4.5 tackles for loss · 2025
- #47Canaan Edwardsno box-score line yet
19 more on the roster · Rutgers team page