Cam Edwards

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Cam Edwards
UConn Huskies–No. 0
Position Running back
Class
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Redshirt
Junior
Personal information
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career history
College
High school Norwalk (Norwalk, Connecticut)

Cam Edwards is an American college football running back for the UConn Huskies.

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Early life

Edwards attended Norwalk High School located in Norwalk, Connecticut. Coming out of high school, he committed to play college football for the UConn Huskies. [1]

College career

During the 2022 season, Edwards rushed just one time for two yards after switching to running back after being recruited as a defensive back. [2] In week eight of the 2023 season, he ran for 149 yards and a touchdown on 22 carries, while also hauling in a touchdown through the air in a loss to South Florida. [3] Edwards finished the 2023 season rushing for 618 yards and four touchdowns. [4] In week three of the 2024 season, Edwards rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries, while also hauling in one pass for 50 yards and a touchdown versus Duke. [5] In week eleven, he rushed for 88 yards on 13 carries, in a win against Georgia State. [6] In the 2024 regular season finale, Edwards ran 18 times for 142 yards and a touchdown in a win over UMass. [7] He finished the 2024 season, rushing for 830 yards and eight touchdowns on 146 carries, while also notching 13 receptions and two touchdowns in 13 games. [8] In week four of the 2025, he rushed for 194 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries, in a 31-25 win over Ball State. [9]

References

  1. ↑ Jacobs, Jeff (January 30, 2022). "UConn football gets commits from Norwalk's Cam Edwards, Windsor's Prince Samuels". CT Insider. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  2. ↑ Cleaveland, Roger. "Is UConn running back Cam Edwards ready to be 1,000-yard rusher for the Huskies? 'My personal goal'". CT Insider. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  3. ↑ Amore, Dom (October 21, 2023). "Dom Amore: Cam Edwards stars, but UConn football lets another one get away". Hartford Courant. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  4. ↑ Ericson, Scott. "UConn football players Cam Edwards, Drew Buckley speak to Norwalk middle school students". The Middletown Press. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  5. ↑ Adamec, Carl. "How running back Cam Edwards grew into leadership role with UConn football". CT Insider. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  6. ↑ Arruda, Joe (November 2, 2024). "UConn football notes: Mel Brown, Cam Edwards bring running game back to life; Harper helps avoid disaster". Hartford Courant. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  7. ↑ Amore, Dom (December 26, 2024). "Dom Amore: Cam Edwards has Norwalk in his corner as he carries the load for UConn football". Hartford Courant. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  8. ↑ Roberts, Kevin. "UConn back Cam Edwards of Norwalk is named preseason candidate for Doak Walker Award". CT Insider. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
  9. ↑ Arruda, Joe (September 20, 2025). "Cam Edwards stars as UConn football holds off Ball State for 31-25 victory". Hartford Courant. Retrieved September 21, 2025.
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