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{{Short description|American football player (born 1997)}} |
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| name = Austin Edwards |
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| position = [[Defensive end]] |
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1997|08|27}} |
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| birth_place = [[Lansing, Michigan]], U.S. |
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| high_school = [[Waverly Senior High School|Waverly Senior]] {{nowrap|(Lansing, Michigan)}} |
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| college = [[Ferris State Bulldogs football|Ferris State]] (2015–2019) |
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* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})* |
* [[Atlanta Falcons]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})* |
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* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})* |
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})* |
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* [[Houston Roughnecks]] ({{XFL Year|2023}} |
* [[Houston Roughnecks (2020)|Houston Roughnecks]] ({{XFL Year|2023}}) |
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* [[San Antonio Brahmas]] ({{UFL Year|2024}})* |
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'''Austin Edwards''' (born August 27, 1997) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] |
'''Austin Edwards''' (born August 27, 1997) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] who is a free agent. He was signed by the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2020 following his [[college football]] career with the [[Ferris State Bulldogs football|Ferris State Bulldogs]], where he was a first-team All-American selection and won the Gene Upshaw Award for Best D2 Defensive Lineman of The Year of 2019. He played in the 2019 East–West Shrine Game. |
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==Professional career== |
==Professional career== |
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{{NFL predraft |
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| weight = 265 |
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| arm span = 33 1/8 |
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| note = All values from [[Pro Day]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1028070&DraftYear=2020 |title=Austin Edwards College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=May 27, 2024}}</ref> |
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===Atlanta Falcons=== |
===Atlanta Falcons=== |
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Edwards signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] following the [[2020 NFL Draft]] on April 27, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons agree to terms with 20 undrafted college free agents |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-agree-to-terms-with-20-undrafted-college-free-agents |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=April 27, 2020 |accessdate=November 6, 2020}}</ref> He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5,<ref>{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons 2020 roster announced |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-2020-roster-announced |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=September 5, 2020 |accessdate=November 6, 2020}}</ref> and signed to the team's [[practice squad]] the next day.<ref>{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons sign 14 players to practice squad |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-13-players-to-practice-squad |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=September 6, 2020 |accessdate=November 6, 2020}}</ref> He was released on September 25,<ref>{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons sign Tyler Hall to practice squad |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-tyler-hall-to-practice-squad |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=September 25, 2020 |accessdate=November 6, 2020}}</ref> and re-signed to the practice squad on September 29.<ref>{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons place Darqueze Dennard on IR |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-place-darqueze-dennard-on-ir |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=September 29, 2020 |accessdate=November 6, 2020}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on October 24 for the team's week 7 game against the [[Detroit Lions]], and reverted to the practice squad after the game.<ref>{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons add two defenders to active roster |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-add-two-defenders-to-active-roster |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=October 24, 2020 |accessdate=November 6, 2020}}</ref> He was placed on the practice squad/[[COVID-19]] list by the team on December 22, 2020,<ref>{{cite news |author=Conway, Kelsey |title=Falcons place Austin Edwards on reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-place-austin-edwards-on-reserve-covid-19-list |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=December 22, 2020 |access-date=February 5, 2021}}</ref> and restored to the practice squad on January 6, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Austin Edwards: Restored from COVID list |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/austin-edwards-restored-from-covid-list/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=January 6, 2021 |access-date=February 5, 2021}}</ref> His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Atlanta allows five to become free agents |url=https://www.fantasyguru.com/falcons-atlanta-allows-five-to-become-free-agents/ |website=FantasyGuru.com |date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=February 16, 2021}}</ref> |
Edwards signed with the [[Atlanta Falcons]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] following the [[2020 NFL Draft]] on April 27, 2020.<ref>{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons agree to terms with 20 undrafted college free agents |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-agree-to-terms-with-20-undrafted-college-free-agents |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=April 27, 2020 |accessdate=November 6, 2020}}</ref> He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5,<ref>{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons 2020 roster announced |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-2020-roster-announced |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=September 5, 2020 |accessdate=November 6, 2020}}</ref> and signed to the team's [[practice squad]] the next day.<ref>{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons sign 14 players to practice squad |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-13-players-to-practice-squad |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=September 6, 2020 |accessdate=November 6, 2020}}</ref> He was released on September 25,<ref>{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons sign Tyler Hall to practice squad |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-sign-tyler-hall-to-practice-squad |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=September 25, 2020 |accessdate=November 6, 2020}}</ref> and re-signed to the practice squad on September 29.<ref>{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons place Darqueze Dennard on IR |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-place-darqueze-dennard-on-ir |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=September 29, 2020 |accessdate=November 6, 2020}}</ref> He was elevated to the active roster on October 24 for the team's week 7 game against the [[Detroit Lions]], and reverted to the practice squad after the game.<ref>{{cite news |author=McFadden, Will |title=Falcons add two defenders to active roster |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-add-two-defenders-to-active-roster |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=October 24, 2020 |accessdate=November 6, 2020}}</ref> He was placed on the practice squad/[[COVID-19]] list by the team on December 22, 2020,<ref>{{cite news |author=Conway, Kelsey |title=Falcons place Austin Edwards on reserve/COVID-19 list |url=https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/falcons-place-austin-edwards-on-reserve-covid-19-list |website=AtlantaFalcons.com |date=December 22, 2020 |access-date=February 5, 2021}}</ref> and restored to the practice squad on January 6, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Austin Edwards: Restored from COVID list |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/austin-edwards-restored-from-covid-list/ |website=CBSSports.com |date=January 6, 2021 |access-date=February 5, 2021}}</ref> His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.<ref>{{cite news |title=Atlanta allows five to become free agents |url=https://www.fantasyguru.com/falcons-atlanta-allows-five-to-become-free-agents/ |website=FantasyGuru.com |date=January 11, 2021 |access-date=February 16, 2021}}</ref> |
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===Kansas City Chiefs=== |
===Kansas City Chiefs=== |
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On January 13, 2021, Edwards was signed to the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]' practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Conner|first=Matt|date= |
On January 13, 2021, Edwards was signed to the [[Kansas City Chiefs]]' practice squad.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Conner|first=Matt|date=January 14, 2021|title=Chiefs sign former Falcons defensive lineman Austin Edwards to practice squad|url=https://arrowheadaddict.com/2021/01/14/chiefs-sign-former-falcons-austin-edwards-practice-squad/|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210119224815/https://arrowheadaddict.com/2021/01/14/chiefs-sign-former-falcons-austin-edwards-practice-squad/ |archive-date=January 19, 2021 |access-date=January 15, 2021|website=Arrowhead Addict|language=en-US}}</ref> On February 9, 2021, Edwards re-signed with the Chiefs.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Thompson|first=Jaylon|date=February 9, 2021|title=Kansas City Chiefs sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts|url=https://247sports.com/Article/Kansas-City-Chiefs-sign-10-players-to-reservefuture-contracts-DeAndre-Baker-Bryan-Witzmann--160717095/|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=February 10, 2021|website=247Sports|language=en-US}}</ref> He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.<ref>{{cite web |title=Chiefs Announce Roster Moves to Meet NFL-Mandated 53 Players |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/chiefs-announce-roster-moves-to-meet-nfl-mandated-53-players |website=Chiefs.com|date=August 31, 2021}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs sign 14 players to practice squad|url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2021/09/02/kansas-city-chiefs-14-practice-squad-players-signed-prince-tega-wanogho/|work=Chiefs Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=September 2, 2021}}</ref> He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on February 2, 2022.<ref>{{cite web|title=Chiefs sign 13 players to reserve/future contracts|url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/lists/kansas-city-chiefs-practice-squad-13-players-signed-to-reserve-future-contracts/|work=Chiefs Wire|publisher=USA Today|date=February 2, 2022}}</ref> He was released on August 16, 2022. |
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=== Houston Roughnecks === |
=== Houston Roughnecks === |
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On November 17, 2022, Edwards was drafted by the [[Houston Roughnecks]] of the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]].<ref>{{Cite web |date= |
On November 17, 2022, Edwards was drafted by the [[Houston Roughnecks (2020)|Houston Roughnecks]] of the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2022 |title=Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/35053464/xfl-draft-results-2023-full-rosters-eight-teams-vic-beasley-martavis-bryant-picks |access-date=December 30, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the [[Houston Gamblers (2020s)|Houston Gamblers]] when the XFL and [[USFL (2022)|USFL]] merged to create the [[United Football League (2024)|United Football League]] (UFL).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seifert |first=Kevin |date=January 1, 2024 |title=Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches |url=https://www.espn.com/xfl/story/_/id/39222541/newly-formed-united-football-league-sets-8-markets-tabs-coaches |access-date=January 14, 2024 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> |
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=== San Antonio Brahmas === |
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On January 5, 2024, Edwards was drafted by the [[San Antonio Brahmas]] during the [[2024 UFL dispersal draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 6, 2024 |title=UFL Dispersal Draft Results for Former XFL, USFL Teams |url=https://www.si.com/fannation/ufl/news/ufl-notebook-ufl-dispersal-draft-results-xfl-usfl-players |access-date=January 7, 2024 |website=Sports Illustrated UFL on FanNation News, Analysis and More |language=en}}</ref> He signed with the team on January 31.<ref>{{Cite news |title=UFL Player Transactions – Wednesday January 31, 2024 |url=https://uflboard.com/news/ufl-player-transactions-wednesday-january-31-2024/ |website=UFLBoard.com |date=January 31, 2024 |access-date=February 1, 2024}}</ref> He was removed from the roster on February 26, 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Antonio Brahmas Roster |url=https://www.theufl.com/teams/san-antonio/roster |access-date=2024-02-27 |website=www.theufl.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Revision as of 16:29, 27 May 2024
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Born: | Lansing, Michigan, U.S. | August 27, 1997
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
Weight: | 273 lb (124 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | Waverly Senior (Lansing, Michigan) |
College: | Ferris State (2015–2019) |
Position: | Defensive end |
Undrafted: | 2020 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Player stats at PFR |
Austin Edwards (born August 27, 1997) is an American football defensive end who is a free agent. He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2020 following his college football career with the Ferris State Bulldogs, where he was a first-team All-American selection and won the Gene Upshaw Award for Best D2 Defensive Lineman of The Year of 2019. He played in the 2019 East–West Shrine Game.
Professional career
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6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
265 lb (120 kg) |
33+1⁄8 in (0.84 m) |
9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) | |||||||||
All values from Pro Day[1] |
Atlanta Falcons
Edwards signed with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent following the 2020 NFL Draft on April 27, 2020.[2] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5,[3] and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[4] He was released on September 25,[5] and re-signed to the practice squad on September 29.[6] He was elevated to the active roster on October 24 for the team's week 7 game against the Detroit Lions, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[7] He was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 list by the team on December 22, 2020,[8] and restored to the practice squad on January 6, 2021.[9] His practice squad contract with the team expired after the season on January 11, 2021.[10]
Kansas City Chiefs
On January 13, 2021, Edwards was signed to the Kansas City Chiefs' practice squad.[11] On February 9, 2021, Edwards re-signed with the Chiefs.[12] He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[13][14] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Chiefs on February 2, 2022.[15] He was released on August 16, 2022.
Houston Roughnecks
On November 17, 2022, Edwards was drafted by the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL.[16] The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the Houston Gamblers when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[17]
San Antonio Brahmas
On January 5, 2024, Edwards was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[18] He signed with the team on January 31.[19] He was removed from the roster on February 26, 2024.[20]
References
- ^ "Austin Edwards College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 27, 2024.
- ^ McFadden, Will (April 27, 2020). "Falcons agree to terms with 20 undrafted college free agents". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ McFadden, Will (September 5, 2020). "Falcons 2020 roster announced". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ McFadden, Will (September 6, 2020). "Falcons sign 14 players to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ McFadden, Will (September 25, 2020). "Falcons sign Tyler Hall to practice squad". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ McFadden, Will (September 29, 2020). "Falcons place Darqueze Dennard on IR". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ McFadden, Will (October 24, 2020). "Falcons add two defenders to active roster". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
- ^ Conway, Kelsey (December 22, 2020). "Falcons place Austin Edwards on reserve/COVID-19 list". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ "Austin Edwards: Restored from COVID list". CBSSports.com. January 6, 2021. Retrieved February 5, 2021.
- ^ "Atlanta allows five to become free agents". FantasyGuru.com. January 11, 2021. Retrieved February 16, 2021.
- ^ Conner, Matt (January 14, 2021). "Chiefs sign former Falcons defensive lineman Austin Edwards to practice squad". Arrowhead Addict. Archived from the original on January 19, 2021. Retrieved January 15, 2021.
- ^ Thompson, Jaylon (February 9, 2021). "Kansas City Chiefs sign 10 players to reserve/future contracts". 247Sports. Retrieved February 10, 2021.
- ^ "Chiefs Announce Roster Moves to Meet NFL-Mandated 53 Players". Chiefs.com. August 31, 2021.
- ^ "Chiefs sign 14 players to practice squad". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. September 2, 2021.
- ^ "Chiefs sign 13 players to reserve/future contracts". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. February 2, 2022.
- ^ "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. November 18, 2022. Retrieved December 30, 2022.
- ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
- ^ "UFL Dispersal Draft Results for Former XFL, USFL Teams". Sports Illustrated UFL on FanNation News, Analysis and More. January 6, 2024. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
- ^ "UFL Player Transactions – Wednesday January 31, 2024". UFLBoard.com. January 31, 2024. Retrieved February 1, 2024.
- ^ "San Antonio Brahmas Roster". www.theufl.com. Retrieved February 27, 2024.
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- 1997 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Lansing, Michigan
- American football defensive ends
- Ferris State Bulldogs football players
- Atlanta Falcons players
- Kansas City Chiefs players
- Houston Roughnecks players
- San Antonio Brahmas players
- American football defensive lineman, 1990s birth stubs