Army picks up another Georgia recruit in running back, Kam Edge
It was back in August (2021) that linebacker prospect Holden Sapp, who is out of Savannah (GA) Benedictine Military School City committed to the Army Black Knights.
This weekend, the 6-foot-2, 218 pounder returned to the West Point campus for an official visit.
But there was also a familiar face that would make his journey to the historic academy and that was Sapp’s high school teammate, Kam Edge.
“Holden was really fired up for me and the chance to see everything,” shared the running back. “We have played together since we were 10 years old. Won a lot of championships together. So glad we got a chance to win a few more with each other.”
Yes, when it was all said and done relative to this weekend’s OV, the 5-foot-9, 165 pound running back had extended his verbal commitment to Head Coach, Jeff Monken.
“Outstanding Visit,” were the first words uttered by Edge when describing his Thursday through Sunday visit. “I did commit to Coach Monken before I left.”
Of course, Edge had an opportunity throughout the weekend to engage with several members of the coaching staff.
“I connected really well with Coach (Cody) Worley,” stated speedy and versatile running back, whose player-host was Miles Stewart. “He did a great job explaining the offense and how they were going to use my skill set.”
“The first day we were there, we spent the day getting to meet the entire staff and touring the football facilities. Coach Worley talked a lot to me about playing the “T” position which is one of the slotback spots. You have to be very versatile to play that spot and my skill set really matches what they want.”
DECIDING FACTORS
“This was my first visit to West Point,” shared Edge, who was still pumped up from his OV and pledge to the Black Knights. “One of the biggest things that stood out to me is how connected the staff and players make you feel. It’s very similar to a family and that’s was really different from other programs. There is something special going on up there and I wanted to be a part of that.”
“The visit definitely exceeded my expectations. Honestly, I was really worried about the service time and didn’t fully understand everything West Point had to offer. After visiting and seeing the opportunities that were in front of me, it quickly became a no-brainer. To have the chance, not only to play for a Top 25 program but to have the chance to be a part of an elite Brotherhood, is an opportunity of a lifetime.”
Edge was joined by his parents on the trip and he offered this insight to their reaction leading up to his close-out meeting with Coach Monken.
“I had the chance to talk with them before I went into my meeting with Coach Monken this morning,” he said. “They let me know they were behind me and felt that this was a great place for me, but supported my decision, whatever it was. Once I committed, they were very excited and happy for me.”
“The meeting with coach was great. He wanted to make sure I had all of my questions answered and felt good about the visit.”
NEXT STEPS
Like most prospects who have gone through the recruiting process … at some point the novelty of it all wears off and being able to finally make that college decision is a relief.
“It feels great to be committed,” said Edge. “I can now concentrate on playing baseball and getting stronger for when I enroll. I’m really going to focus getting some weight on and being as strong as I can be before I arrive. They have a great strength staff that will help me develop quickly once I arrive.”
Speaking of arrival to West Point. The student-athlete who holds a 3.5 GPA will enter the academy via the prep school, and had this to add relative to his admissions.
“They provide me a great opportunity to get ready for West Point,” explained Edge. “After prep, I feel that I will come in way more prepared to come in and help the program right away in any way they want me to.”
In 2021, Edge had 414 yards rushing, 3 touchdowns, and an additional. 848 yards receiving and 8 touchdowns.
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