Mike Edwards (linebacker)

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Michael Edwards
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Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1957-02-15) February 15, 1957 (age 66)
Plant City, Florida
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
College: Oklahoma State
Career history

Mike Edwards (born February 15, 1957) is a former American football player. He was acquired by the Jacksonville Bulls prior to 1985 season. He played with Michigan Panthers the previous 2 years, recording 25 tackles in 1983 and 28 stops in 1984. Edwards was a 4-year letterman at Oklahoma State. He saw action in the Tangerine Bowl [1] and Hula Bowl games.

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