Ray Edwards
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Career Summary
Ray Edwards is a former NFL defensive end who played at Purdue and appeared in 97 games for Minnesota and Atlanta.
Ray Edwards is a former NFL defensive end who played at Purdue and appeared in 97 games for Minnesota and Atlanta.
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Early Life
The reviewed official football sources establish Edwards’ Purdue and NFL career but do not provide sufficiently detailed verified information about his early life.
The reviewed official football sources establish Edwards’ Purdue and NFL career but do not provide sufficiently detailed verified information about his early life.
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High School
The reviewed official football sources do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified high-school account for Edwards.
The reviewed official football sources do not provide a sufficiently detailed verified high-school account for Edwards.
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College Career
Edwards played defensive end at Purdue from 2003 through 2005 before entering the NFL Draft.
Edwards played defensive end at Purdue from 2003 through 2005 before entering the NFL Draft.
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Path to the NFL
Minnesota selected Edwards in the fourth round, 127th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft from Purdue.
Minnesota selected Edwards in the fourth round, 127th overall, of the 2006 NFL Draft from Purdue.
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NFL Career
Edwards played for Minnesota from 2006 through 2010 and Atlanta from 2011 through 2012. NFL statistics list 97 games, 203 tackles, 33 sacks and six forced fumbles.
Edwards played for Minnesota from 2006 through 2010 and Atlanta from 2011 through 2012. NFL statistics list 97 games, 203 tackles, 33 sacks and six forced fumbles.
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Career Accomplishments
Edwards recorded career highs of 8.5 sacks in 2009 and eight sacks in 2010 for Minnesota. Atlanta’s 2011 signing announcement cited his 37 tackles and eight sacks in 2010.
Edwards recorded career highs of 8.5 sacks in 2009 and eight sacks in 2010 for Minnesota. Atlanta’s 2011 signing announcement cited his 37 tackles and eight sacks in 2010.
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Playing Style
Edwards played defensive end and Atlanta listed him at 6-foot-5 and 268 pounds. His production included sacks, pass breakups and forced fumbles.
Edwards played defensive end and Atlanta listed him at 6-foot-5 and 268 pounds. His production included sacks, pass breakups and forced fumbles.
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Legacy
Edwards developed from a fourth-round Purdue selection into a seven-season NFL defensive contributor, starting 78 games and recording 33 sacks.
Edwards developed from a fourth-round Purdue selection into a seven-season NFL defensive contributor, starting 78 games and recording 33 sacks.
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Post-Career
The reviewed official football sources document Edwards’ playing career but do not provide sufficiently detailed verified information about his activities after football.
The reviewed official football sources document Edwards’ playing career but do not provide sufficiently detailed verified information about his activities after football.
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21318, 00-0024342, 1985-01-01, Ray Edwards, Raymond, Edwards
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