Donnie Edwards
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| Kansas City Chiefs — No. 59 | |
| Linebacker | |
| Date of birth: April 6, 1973 | |
| Place of birth: Chula Vista, California | |
| Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | Weight: 224 lb (102 kg) |
| National Football League debut | |
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| 1996 for the Kansas City Chiefs | |
| Career history | |
| College: UCLA | |
| NFL Draft: 1996 / Round: 4 / Pick: 98 | |
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| Stats at NFL.com | |
Donnie Edwards, Jr. (born April 6, 1973 in Chula Vista, California) is an American football linebacker playing for the Kansas City Chiefs in the National Football League.
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[edit] College career
At UCLA, Donnie Edwards left school ranked third in tackles for losses in school history with 38, and fifth in sacks in the school's history, with 21.5 sacks. He also tied the school record for sacks in a game with 4.5 sacks versus Southern Methodist University, and ranks second in school history for sacks in a single season, with 12.5 sacks. Following his junior year, he won third team All-America honors. He also played baseball as a junior at first base and third base.
Donnie is also a member of the Alpha Rho chapter of Zeta Beta Tau fraternity at UCLA.
[edit] Pro career
Edwards was drafted in the 4th round (98th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. After leading the team in tackles for four seasons, he signed as a free agent with the Chargers. His first season with the squad, he made the 2003 Pro Bowl as an alternate. He was a starter for the Chargers since the time joined the team. He averaged 154 tackles from 2003-2005, and has made at least 100 tackles from 1997-2005.
After recording half a sack against the Kansas City Chiefs in a week 7 game of the 2006 season, Donnie Edwards became the 9th player in NFL history to become part of the 20/20 Club. He currently has 21.5 sacks and 28 interceptions. Edwards needs four more interceptions to tie for the NFL record for most interceptions by a linebacker and five to lead.
At the conclusion of the 2006 NFL season, Edwards' contract was allowed to expire, making him a free agent. On March 10, 2007 Edwards re-signed with the Kansas City Chiefs after his five-year stint with the San Diego Chargers. His contract is a reported three-year, $13.5 million deal including $7.5 million guaranteed. Edwards has more than 1300 tackles.
[edit] Articles
- "One on one with Donnie Edwards", HoboTrashcan.com.
- A Lunch-Pail Instead of the Pro Bowl
[edit] External links
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