Patrick Edwards
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Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | DET | 3 | 5 | 11 | 46 | 0 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 5 |
Career Summary
Patrick Edwards was a University of Houston wide receiver and return specialist who later played for the Detroit Lions.
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Early Life
Patrick Michael Edwards was born October 25, 1988, in Temple, Texas, and grew up in Hearne, Texas.
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High School
At Hearne High School, Edwards helped his team reach the state quarterfinals and earned first-team all-state, all-district and All-Brazos Valley recognition as a wide receiver. He also earned all-region and all-district honors in basketball and was a state runner-up in the 4x100-meter relay.
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College Career
Edwards finished his Houston career with 202 receptions for 2,755 yards and 23 touchdowns in 34 games. After a season-ending broken right leg in 2008, he returned to post 1,021 receiving yards in 2009 and 1,100 yards with 13 touchdowns in 2010.
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NFL Career
Edwards appeared in four regular-season games and made two starts for Detroit in 2013.
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Career Accomplishments
Edwards earned first-team All-Conference USA recognition at receiver in 2010 and second-team honors as a punt returner. He was also a 2009 second-team All-Conference USA receiver.
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Playing Style
Edwards combined high-volume receiving work with return ability. In 2010, he averaged 15.4 yards on punt returns and recorded a 74-yard return, while also producing 1,100 receiving yards and 13 touchdowns.
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Legacy
Edwards's return from a severe 2008 leg injury preceded consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons for Houston in 2009 and 2010.
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