David Edwards (offensive lineman)

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David Edwards
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Edwards in 2020
No. 76 – 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
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 3, 2024
Games played:73
Games started:48
Player stats at PFR

David Edwards (born March 20, 1997) is an American professional football guard for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He previously played in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams, with whom he won Super Bowl LVI. He played college football at Wisconsin.

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Early years

During high school, Edwards played quarterback for the Downers Grove North High School Trojans. 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 IX8A8462 (45287741282).jpg
Edwards with the Wisconsin in 2018 playing against Michigan on October 13

Edwards committed to the Wisconsin Badgers in June 2014 and was initially considered to be a tight end. He was red-shirted for the 2015 season and made his first start in October of the 2016 season, playing right tackle for the Badgers. [2] [3] [4]

During college, Edwards started eating breakfast and gained 20 pounds in his first six months. By August 2016, Edwards had grown to 275 pounds. He gained 60 pounds between high school and his first game for the Badgers. [1] [5]

After his Sophomore season, Edwards was named an American Football Coaches Association First-team All-American. [6] 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. [7]

Prior to the 2018 season, Edwards was named pre-season second-team All-American by Sporting News , [8] Sports Illustrated , [9] and the Associated Press. [10] Edwards was also named a first-team All-American by Athlon Sports. [11]

On January 1, 2019, Edwards announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL draft. [12]

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
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 s1.79 s3.05 s4.77 s7.69 s25.5 in
(0.65 m)		8 ft 3 in
(2.51 m)		16 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [13] [14]

Los Angeles Rams

Edwards was drafted by the Los Angeles Rams in the fifth round (169th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. [15] Edwards started in Super Bowl LVI and the Rams went on to defeat the Cincinnati Bengals 23–20. [16] [17]

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. [18] He was designated to return from injured reserve on November 16, 2022. [19]

Buffalo Bills

On March 23, 2023, Edwards signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills. [20]

Edwards signed a two-year, $6 million extension with the Bills on March 6, 2024. [21]

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