Devon Edwards

Position:
DL
Class:
Redshirt Junior
Height:
6-4
Weight:
255
Hometown:
Columbus, Ohio
High School:
Eastmoor Academy

2017: Played in 11 games, serving in special teams capacities and as a reserve tight end.

2016: Transitioned from tight end to defensive end in midseason to fortify a defensive front that was struck by injuries...played in six games and totaled four tackles...had a season-high two stops at Clemson and against Northwestern in the Pinstripe Bowl.

2015: Played in two games (Syracuse and the Military Bowl against Navy).

2014: Played in all 13 games in his first active season to letter...served in special teams capacities and as a reserve tight end.

2013: Redshirted as a true freshman.

HIGH SCHOOL: Columbus City League product who was a three-year starter at tight end and defensive end for Eastmoor Academy...averaged 24.5 yards per catch as a senior with 14 receptions for 343 yards and five touchdowns...compiled 49 tackles, six sacks and an interception (returned 75 yards for a TD) on defense...first team All-Central District...Special Mention All-Ohio Division III...The Columbus Dispatch All-Metro Team...two-time All-City...helped Eastmoor to three Ohio Division III playoff berths in his four varsity seasons...rated one of the top 90 prospects in Ohio by Scout...played under Coach Jim Miranda...also a three-year starter in basketball.

PERSONAL: Devon Thomas Edwards, born 1/19/95, is the son of Bobbi Edwards...earned his bachelor’s degree in communication.