Edwards returns to the Wildcats’ defense after starting all 12 games as a sophomore in 2008.  He’s listed as a starting inside linebacker going into the 2009 season. 

2008 (Sophomore):  Finished fourth on the team in tackles with 56 (30 solo) and had four tackles for loss (minus-21 yards in losses) and 1.5 sacks (minus-15 yards in losses).  Edwards had two quarterback hurries, forced two fumbles and recovered one fumble on the season.  He recorded a career-best nine tackles in ACU’s season-opening win at Northwest Missouri State, and came back with nine more tackles three weeks later in ACU’s road win at Southeastern Oklahoma State.  He finished his season with eight tackles in ACU’s NCAA Division II quarterfinal loss to Northwest Missouri State. 

2007 (Freshman):  Played in seven games as a true freshman, finishing with 21 total tackles (10 solo) to go along with one-half tackle for loss and one-half sack and one pass breakup.  In his first collegiate game (vs. Northeastern State on Oct. 6), Edwards finished with four solo tackles and one pass breakup.  Had a season-high seven tackles (two solo) and one-half sack in the Wildcats’ 56-12 win over Mesa State (Colo.) in a Nov. 17 NCAA Division II first-round playoff game. 

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, an ACU letterman and current assistant coach at Stephenville HS.  Born 22 Aug 1988.  2007 graduate of Stephenville High School.