Doubtful any recruits would be mad enough to leave over this. He was the co-DC and the other co-DC, Heater, is still on board.
The only two defensive recruits to commit since Edwards was hired were LB Michael Taylor and LB Darren Kitchens the timing of Edwards' hiring probably meant that he wasn't a factor in landing Michael Taylor either. The remaining defenders committed while Strong was here and stuck it out or committed with no DC in place.
Moreover, no signee lost their position coach as Edwards only position responsibility is inside linebackers and we didn't take any this year.