Will redshirt as a freshman in 2007.

High school: Edwards was the defensive MVP of the Abilene Reporter-News' Big Country Super Team after leading Stephenville HS to a 10-2 record in 2006. Edwards was in on an incredible 247 tackles (62 solo) and had five interceptions to go along with 14 tackles for loss. He forced seven fumbles and had five fumble recoveries while breaking up nine passes. Edwards was a three-year letterman for Stephenville, and the Yellow Jackets were a combined 33-4 in those three seasons. He was a first team all-district running back in 2005 and 2006 and first team all-district linebacker in 2004 and 2006. He was a first team Class 4A all-state selection at linebacker by the Texas Sports Writers Association in 2006, and a second team all-state selection at linebacker by the Associated Press. Edwards also lettered in baseball and track.

Personal: His grandfather is K.Y. Owens, a former ACU assistant football coach and member of the ACU Sports Hall of Fame. His father is Randall Edwards, a former ACU letterman and current assistant coach at Stephenville HS. Born 22 Aug 1988. 2007 graduate of Stephenville High School.