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0:10Welcome to the Big Ten! Michigan's Donovan Edwards takes it to the house against USC
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3:36University of Michigan RB Donovan Edwards discusses National Championship Game
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2:25Expectations for Michigan RB Donovan Edwards | Cover 3
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4:23Most underrated and overrated players in the EA Sports College Football 25 video game | Cover 3
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3:00EA Sports College Football 25 Cover Revealed | Cover 3
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4:07
Non-QB Players That Are Heisman Dark Horses | Cover 3
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0:50Michigan Recruiting Update - Tariq Boney Talks Comparison to Josiah Stewart
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1:112025 NFL Draft Grades: Rams Select Josaiah Stewart No. 90
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0:372025 NFL Draft Grades: Cardinals Select Will Johnson No. 47
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0:262025 NFL Draft Grades: Dolphins Select Kenneth Grant No. 13
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0:292025 NFL Draft Grades: Bears Select Colston Loveland No. 10
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0:252025 NFL Draft Grades: Browns Select Mason Graham No. 5
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2:14Michigan RB Justice Haynes Credits RB Coach Tony Alford with Smooth Transition to Michigan
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2:43Michigan LB Earnest Hausman Reflects on his Spring Game Performance
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0:45Michigan DL TJ Guy - Learning to be an Impactful Leader of Defense
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1:00Michigan DL TJ Guy - Bryce Underwood Not Your Normal Freshman
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1:59Spring Game: Sherrone Moore talks about the outlook for the defensive and offensive lines
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2:50Spring Game: Sherrone Moore talks Keene's injury, the RB room and QB depth
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1:56Spring Game: Sherrone Moore talks QBs, competition, and the offensive line development
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1:51Spring Game: Jordan Marshall recaps new offense and believes the line will be ready for the season
Draft Scouting Report
Rating: 72.85 (Roster depth)
Pro Comparison: Josh Adams
Summary
Donovan Edwards is a powerful, explosive RB with flashes of big-play ability. Best in a downhill power-running scheme, he’s quick to hit the second level but struggles with lateral agility and sharp cuts. Edwards shows solid vision and patience, but his contact balance is average, and he doesn't consistently break tackles. While limited as a receiver, he’s reliable in pass protection and brings a sturdy frame. Overall, Edwards fits as a change-of-pace back with explosive potential but isn’t a traditional workhorse
About
- 2023 (vs. Washington): Two carries for 87 yards and two touchdowns in first quarter of Michigan's College Football Playoff championship win
- 2024: Honorable Mention All-Big Ten (589 rushing yards and five total touchdowns)
Strengths
- Explosive through the second level
- Quality pass blocker
- Excellent in gap scheme
Weaknesses
- Minimal lateral wiggle to make defenders miss
- Contact balance is average at best
- Not much receiving experience
Combine Data
- 40-yard dash: 4.44 seconds
- Bench press: 23 reps
- Vertical jump: 38-5 inches
2024 Rushing
| STATS | ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Season | 128 | 589 | 4.6 | 4 | 41 |
Top Donovan Edwards News
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Donovan Edwards: Set to join Gang Green
Edwards is slated to sign with the Jets as an undrafted free agent, Ben Standig of The Athletic reports.
Edwards spent his four-year college career with Michigan. His best season came in 2022, when he rushed for 991 yards and seven touchdowns on 140 carries while adding 18 catches for 200 yards and two touchdowns. Once viewed as a potential top-100 pick, Edwards saw his YPC dip from 7.1 in 2022 to 4.4 over the 2023-24 seasons. He displayed a lack of patience while manoeuvring around the trenches, but his quickness and pass-catching ability give him a chance at cracking the Jets' 53-man roster. If the signing is official, Edwards will use OTAs and training camp to compete with Isaiah Davis, Kene Nwangwu and Zach Evans for a depth spot in the running back room behind Breece Hall and Braelon Allen.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 5-11, 205 lbs |
| Birthplace: West Bloomfield, MI |
| Age: 22 |
| Class: Senior |
