Daijun Edwards

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Daijun Edwards
Georgia Bulldogs–No. 30
Position Running back
ClassSenior
Major Housing Management & Policy
Personal information
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight201 lb (91 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Colquitt County High School
Career highlights and awards

Sevarian Daijun Edwards is an American football running back who currently plays for the Georgia Bulldogs.

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Early life

Edwards attended Colquitt County High School in Norman Park, Georgia. In Edwards high school career he rushed for 4,327 yards and 62 touchdowns on 690 carries, while also bringing in 69 receptions for 748 yards and two touchdowns. [1] Edwards set the Colquitt County's record for career rushing yards and rushing touchdowns during his career. [2] Edwards committed to play college football at the University of Georgia over Florida State. [3] [4]

College career

In the 2020 regular season finale, Edwards had a breakout game rushing for 103 yards and his first career touchdown, as he helped the Bulldogs beat Missouri. [5] [6] Edwards finished the 2020 season with 218 yards and a touchdown on 37 carries, while also catching one pass for three yards. [7] In week four of the 2021 season, Edwards rushed for a touchdown and forced a fumble in a 62–0 win over Vanderbilt 62–0. [8] [9] Edwards finished the 2021 season with 215 yards and three touchdowns on 49 carries, while also bringing in two receptions for 42 yards. [10] In the 2021 season Edwards helped guide the Georgia Bulldogs to a national championship win. [11] In week six of the 2022 season, Edwards rushed for 83 yards and three touchdowns as he helped Georgia beat Auburn. [12] [13] In week nine, Edwards rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns as he helped the Bulldogs beat Florida. [14] Edwards finished the 2022 season as his best, rushing 140 times for 769 yards and seven touchdowns, while also hauling in 14 receptions for 101 yards. [15] Edwards would again help guide the Bulldogs to consecutive national championships in back to back years. [16]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+5⁄8 in
(1.77 m)		207 lb
(94 kg)		29+3⁄4 in
(0.76 m)		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		4.71 s1.63 s2.74 s4.32 s7.20 s30.0 in
(0.76 m)		9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		15 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [17] [18]

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References

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  2. ↑ Towers, Chip (January 30, 2020). "Georgia adds another commitment, jumps to No. 1 class". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
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  11. ↑ Grandy, Wayne (January 13, 2022). "Edwards fourth Packer to earn National Championship ring". Moultire Observer. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
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