Looks like a blue runner. Yes it's in the jack family.
Edible. I actually like them, but then I'll eat anything.
I've been down in Destin for Reds the past 2 yr, on the company dime to boot. It's a lot of fun for someone who is otherwise a bass guy!!That's what I decided. Internet said that they were edible if you bleed them, but not worth the effort for me. Did fail to land a few fish on this trip, most just spit the hook, but two broke/cut the 65lb braid...sure wanted to know what I'd hooked those times. Going back down for pomps and reds in the fall.