Ben Edwards
Safety
6’0″
195
Trinity Christian (Jacksonville)
Class of 2015
The Recruiting Rankings
247 Sports Composite: 302 (National), 40 (FL) | Profile
247 Sports: 56 (FL)
Rivals: 183 (National), 29 (FL) | Profile
ESPN: 170 (ESPN 300), 32 (FL) | Profile
Scout: NR | Profile
Current Verbal Commitment
Auburn
Question & Answer
Q: Who did you receive your first offer from?
A: Memphis during 10th grade.
Q: What is the most important thing you look for in a school?
A: The coaches, have to be comfortable with them, the atmosphere, the defensive scheme, the school itself such as the tradition, and the education.
Q: What is a hidden talent you have that people don’t know you are able to do?
A: I’m pretty good at basketball.
Q: What is on your pre game playlist?
A: My pregame playlist consists of Migos, Rich Homie Quan, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross.
Q: In 3-4 years where do you see yourself?
A: I see myself a successful businessman having multiple businesses and starting my rookie season in the NFL.
Q: What do you plan on studying in college?
A: I plan on studying Business Management.
Q: When did you have that moment where you knew you had the talent to play at an elite level in college?
A: I had that moment my 10th grade year.
Q: Who do you model your game after?
A: I model my game after Ed Reed, Sean Taylor, and Earl Thomas.
Q: Growing up what college football team were you a fan of?
A: I was a fan of Georgia and Florida.
Q: What is your favorite movie
A: My favorite movie is Friday Night Lights.
Q: If you could meet any celebrity who would you pick?
A: I would like to meet Ray Lewis
Q: What do you like to do in your free time?
A: I like to hang out with my friends and play PS3.
Q: What is your favorite quote?
A: “The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.”
Highlight Video
Photo courtesy of prospect’s 247Sports Profile
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![The Durant Cougars (Plant City) hold up the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Flag during the photo session of the 2026 Tampa Bay Buccaneers High School Football Media Day on Saturday, July 11, 2026 at the AdventHealth Training Center in Tampa, Fla. [FloridaHSFootball.com]](https://i0.wp.com/floridahsfootball.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-Tampa-Bay-Buccaneers-High-School-Football-Media-Day-Day-1-Photo-Gallery.jpg?fit=1920%2C1080&ssl=1)
