Daijun Edwards Explained

Daijun Edwards
Currentteam:Pittsburgh Steelers
Number:31
Position:Running back
Birth Date:11 April 2001
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:201
High School:Colquitt County
(Norman Park, Georgia)
College:Georgia (2020–2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Active
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Sevarian Daijun Edwards (born April 11, 2001) is an American professional football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Early life

Edwards attended Colquitt County High School in Norman Park, Georgia. In Edwards high school career, he rushed for 4,327 yards and 62 touchdowns on 690 carries, while also bringing in 69 receptions for 748 yards and two touchdowns.[1] Edwards set the Colquitt County's record for career rushing yards and rushing touchdowns during his career.[2] Edwards committed to play college football at the University of Georgia over Florida State.[3] [4]

College career

In the 2020 regular season finale, Edwards had a breakout game rushing for 103 yards and his first career touchdown, as he helped the Bulldogs beat Missouri.[5] [6] Edwards finished the 2020 season with 218 yards and a touchdown on 37 carries, while also catching one pass for three yards.[7] In week four of the 2021 season, Edwards rushed for a touchdown and forced a fumble in a 62–0 win over Vanderbilt.[8] [9] Edwards finished the 2021 season with 215 yards and three touchdowns on 49 carries, while also bringing in two receptions for 42 yards.[10] In the 2021 season Edwards helped guide the Georgia Bulldogs to a national championship win.[11] In week six of the 2022 season, Edwards rushed for 83 yards and three touchdowns as he helped Georgia beat Auburn.[12] [13] In week nine, Edwards rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns as he helped the Bulldogs beat Florida.[14] Edwards finished the 2022 season as his best, rushing 140 times for 769 yards and seven touchdowns, while also hauling in 14 receptions for 101 yards.[15] Edwards would again help guide the Bulldogs to consecutive national championships in back to back years.[16]

Professional career

Edwards signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2024.[17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daijun Edwards Football Stats . August 24, 2023 . MaxPreps.com.
  2. Web site: Towers . Chip . January 30, 2020 . Georgia adds another commitment, jumps to No. 1 class . August 28, 2023 . The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
  3. Web site: Austin . Brooks . February 5, 2020 . Daijun Edwards Officially Signs Georgia . August 24, 2023 . Sports lllustrated.
  4. Web site: Legge . Dean . January 30, 2020 . Georgia lands 4-star running back Daijun Edwards . August 28, 2023 . Online Athes.
  5. Web site: Morgan . James . December 12, 2020 . Watch: Georgia football RB Daijun Edwards scores first career TD . August 24, 2023 . UGA Wire . USA Today.
  6. Web site: Gilmer . Blayne . December 16, 2020 . STATS THAT MATTER: GEORGIA VS. MISSOURI 2020 . August 24, 2023 . Bulldawg Illustrated.
  7. Web site: Daijun Edwards 2020 Game Log . August 24, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  8. Reno . Harrison . September 25, 2021 . LIVE Updates: Georgia vs Vanderbilt . August 24, 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
  9. Web site: Sudge . Brandon . September 25, 2021 . What we learned in Georgia's dominant road win at Vanderbilt . August 24, 2023 . The Telegraph.
  10. Web site: Daijun Edwards 2021 Game Log . August 24, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  11. Web site: Grandy . Wayne . January 13, 2022 . Edwards fourth Packer to earn National Championship ring . August 28, 2023 . Moultire Observer.
  12. Carroll . Andrew . October 8, 2022 . Daijun Edwards Arrived vs Auburn for Georgia Football . August 24, 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
  13. Web site: October 9, 2022 . No. 2 UGA routs Auburn 42-10 in Deep South's Oldest Rivalry . August 24, 2023 . CBS Sports . Associated Press.
  14. Web site: October 30, 2022 . No. 1 Georgia pulls away late, wins 'Cocktail Party' 42-20 . August 24, 2023 . CBS Sports . Associated Press.
  15. Web site: Daijun Edwards 2022 Game Log . August 24, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  16. Web site: Edholm . Eric . January 9, 2023 . Georgia dominates TCU to win second consecutive College Football Playoff National Championship . August 28, 2023 . NFL.com.
  17. Web site: Varley . Teresa . Steelers agree to terms with five undrafted free agents . Steelers.com . 2024-04-28 . 2024-08-08.

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