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===Los Angeles Rams===

Edwards was drafted by the [[Los Angeles Rams]] in the fifth round (169th overall) of the [[2019 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2019 NFL Draft Results: Los Angeles Rams select Wisconsin Badgers OL David Edwards|url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/4/27/18519980/2019-nfl-draft-results-los-angeles-rams-select-wisconsin-badgers-ol-david-edwards-round-5|work=Turf Show Times|date=April 27, 2019}}</ref> Edwards started in [[Super Bowl LVI]] and the Rams went on to defeat the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] 23-20.<ref>{{cite web|title= LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022|url=https://nypost.com/2022/02/13/la-rams-defeat-cincinnati-bengals-to-win-super-bowl-2022/|author=Schwartz, Paul|website=nypost.com|date=February 13, 2021}}</ref>
Edwards was drafted by the [[Los Angeles Rams]] in the fifth round (169th overall) of the [[2019 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{cite web|title=2019 NFL Draft Results: Los Angeles Rams select Wisconsin Badgers OL David Edwards|url=https://www.turfshowtimes.com/2019/4/27/18519980/2019-nfl-draft-results-los-angeles-rams-select-wisconsin-badgers-ol-david-edwards-round-5|work=Turf Show Times|date=April 27, 2019}}</ref> Edwards started in [[Super Bowl LVI]] and the Rams went on to defeat the [[Cincinnati Bengals]] 23-20.<ref>{{cite web|title= LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022|url=https://nypost.com/2022/02/13/la-rams-defeat-cincinnati-bengals-to-win-super-bowl-2022/|author=Schwartz, Paul|website=nypost.com|date=February 13, 2021}}</ref>


Edwards returned as the starting left guard to start the 2022 season. On October 11, 2022, Edwards was placed on injured reserve with a concussion.<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=RamsNFL |number=1579925944839479297 |title=LA Rams Transactions: • Signed to Active Roster C Matt Skura • Reserve/Injured G David Edwards • Waived, No Recall RB Jake Funk}}</ref> He was designated to return from injured reserve on November 16, 2022.<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=RamsNFL |number=1593002208093962240 |title=LA Rams Transactions: • Designated for Return, Returned to Practice G David Edwards • Reserve/Injured T Chandler Brewer, T Alaric Jackson, WR Cooper Kupp}}</ref>
Edwards returned as the starting left guard to start the 2022 season. On October 11, 2022, Edwards was placed on injured reserve with a concussion.<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=RamsNFL |number=1579925944839479297 |title=LA Rams Transactions: • Signed to Active Roster C Matt Skura • Reserve/Injured G David Edwards • Waived, No Recall RB Jake Funk}}</ref> He was designated to return from injured reserve on November 16, 2022.<ref>{{Cite tweet |user=RamsNFL |number=1593002208093962240 |title=LA Rams Transactions: • Designated for Return, Returned to Practice G David Edwards • Reserve/Injured T Chandler Brewer, T Alaric Jackson, WR Cooper Kupp}}</ref>

===Buffalo Bills===
On March 23, 2023, Edwards signed a one-year contract with the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{Cite web|title=Bills sign G David Edwards to a one-year deal|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-sign-g-david-edwards-to-a-one-year-deal|access-date=2023-03-23|website=buffalobills.com|language=en}}</ref>


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 16:48, 23 March 2023

David Edwards
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Edwards in 2020
Buffalo Bills
Position:Guard
Personal information
Born: (1997-03-20) March 20, 1997 (age 27)
Downers Grove, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:308 lb (140 kg)
Career information
High school:Downers Grove North (Downers Grove, Illinois)
College:Wisconsin (2015–2018)
NFL draft:2019 / Round: 5 / Pick: 169
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Games played:53
Games started:45
Player stats at PFR

David Edwards (born March 20, 1997) is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Wisconsin.

High School career

During high school, Edwards played quarterback for Downers Grove North High School. While in high school, he weighed 215 pounds, didn't lift weights, and didn't eat breakfast.[1]

Edwards was also a standout basketball player for the Trojans, starting at center for three years on the varsity level. Edwards gained the attention of numerous collegiate scouts, most notably from the University of Illinois and various Ivy League schools.

College career

Edwards with the Wisconsin in 2018 playing against Michigan on October 13

During college, Edwards started eating breakfast and gained 20 pounds in his first six months. By August 2016, Edwards had grown to 275 pounds.[1] After his Sophomore season, Edwards was named to the AFCA First-team All-American.[2] Edwards considered declaring for the 2018 NFL draft, but eventually decided against it. One factor that swayed Edwards was a talk with Wisconsin alumnus and Cleveland Browns player Joe Thomas, who told Edwards that he would remember his final year at Wisconsin more than his rookie season in the NFL.[3] Prior to the 2018 season, Edwards was named pre-season second-team All-American by Sporting News,[4] Sports Illustrated,[5] and the Associated Press.[6] Edwards was also named a first-team All-American by Athlon Sports.[7] On January 1, 2019, Edwards announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL Draft.[8]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 6+1⁄4 in
(1.99 m) 		308 lb
(140 kg) 		33+3⁄8 in
(0.85 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 5.28 s 1.79 s 3.05 s 4.77 s 7.69 s 25.5 in
(0.65 m)		 8 ft 3 in
(2.51 m)		 16 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[9][10]

Los Angeles Rams

Edwards was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round (169th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[11] Edwards started in Super Bowl LVI and the Rams went on to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20.[12]

Edwards returned as the starting left guard to start the 2022 season. On October 11, 2022, Edwards was placed on injured reserve with a concussion.[13] He was designated to return from injured reserve on November 16, 2022.[14]

Buffalo Bills

On March 23, 2023, Edwards signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills.[15]

References

  1. ^ a b Sherman, Mitch (November 17, 2017). "Meet the former option QB who now anchors Wisconsin's O-line". Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  2. ^ "David Edwards tabbed first-team All-America by AFCA". December 13, 2017. Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  3. ^ Greenstein, Teddy (February 25, 2018). "Wisconsin offensive linemen hunger for more success after turning down NFL cash". Retrieved March 12, 2018.
  4. ^ "Sporting News 2018 college football preseason All-Americans". Sportingnews.com. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  5. ^ "SI's 2018 Preseason All-America Teams". Sports Illustrated. August 15, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  6. ^ "5 Badgers named to AP preseason All-America teams". Fox Sports. August 21, 2018. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  7. ^ Lassan, Steven (June 19, 2018). "College Football 2018 All-America Team". Athlon Sports. Retrieved August 31, 2018.
  8. ^ Flood, Evan (January 1, 2019). "Edwards Declares For NFL Draft". 247 Sports. Retrieved January 12, 2019.
  9. ^ "David Edwards Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  10. ^ "David Edwards, Wisconsin, OT, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved February 15, 2022.
  11. ^ "2019 NFL Draft Results: Los Angeles Rams select Wisconsin Badgers OL David Edwards". Turf Show Times. April 27, 2019.
  12. ^ Schwartz, Paul (February 13, 2021). "LA Rams defeat Cincinnati Bengals to win Super Bowl 2022". nypost.com.
  13. ^ @RamsNFL (October 11, 2022). "LA Rams Transactions: • Signed to Active Roster C Matt Skura • Reserve/Injured G David Edwards • Waived, No Recall RB Jake Funk" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  14. ^ @RamsNFL (November 16, 2022). "LA Rams Transactions: • Designated for Return, Returned to Practice G David Edwards • Reserve/Injured T Chandler Brewer, T Alaric Jackson, WR Cooper Kupp" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  15. ^ "Bills sign G David Edwards to a one-year deal". buffalobills.com. Retrieved 2023-03-23.
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