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'''Mike Edwards''' (born May 18, 1996) is an [[American football]] [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Kentucky Wildcats football|Kentucky]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Alex |date=April 8, 2019 |title=Mike Edwards still feels he has to prove his worth to the NFL |url=https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Mike-Edwards-still-feels-he-has-to-prove-his-worth-to-the-NFL-508286171.html |access-date=2021-10-01 |website=WKTY |language=en}}</ref> and was selected in the third round of the [[2019 NFL Draft]] by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].
'''Mike Edwards''' (born May 18, 1996) is an [[American football]] [[Safety (gridiron football position)|safety]] for the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Kentucky Wildcats football|Kentucky]],<ref>{{Cite web |last=Walker |first=Alex |date=April 8, 2019 |title=Mike Edwards still feels he has to prove his worth to the NFL |url=https://www.wkyt.com/content/news/Mike-Edwards-still-feels-he-has-to-prove-his-worth-to-the-NFL-508286171.html |access-date=October 1, 2021 |website=WKTY |language=en}}</ref> and was selected in the third round of the [[2019 NFL Draft]] by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]].


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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Edwards was selected by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in the third round of [[2019 NFL Draft]] with the 99th overall pick.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vitali |first=Carmen |date=April 26, 2019 |title=Buccaneers Select Mike Edwards in Third Round of the 2019 NFL Draft |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/buccaneers-select-mike-edwards-in-third-round-of-the-2019-nfl-draft |access-date=March 8, 2021 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref>
Edwards was selected by the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]] in the third round of [[2019 NFL Draft]] with the 99th overall pick.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Vitali |first=Carmen |date=April 26, 2019 |title=Buccaneers Select Mike Edwards in Third Round of the 2019 NFL Draft |url=https://www.buccaneers.com/news/buccaneers-select-mike-edwards-in-third-round-of-the-2019-nfl-draft |access-date=March 8, 2021 |website=Buccaneers.com}}</ref>


In Week 3 of the 2020 season against the [[Denver Broncos]], Edwards recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by [[Brett Rypien]] late in the fourth quarter to secure a 28–10 Buccaneers win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Denver Broncos - September 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270den.htm |access-date=September 28, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the [[New Orleans Saints]], Edwards intercepted a pass thrown by [[Drew Brees]] during the 30–20 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints - January 17th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101170nor.htm |access-date=January 20, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Edwards earned his first Super Bowl ring when the Buccaneers defeated the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] in [[Super Bowl LV]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=February 7, 2021 |title=What we learned from Buccaneers win over Chiefs in Super Bowl LV |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/what-we-learned-from-buccaneers-win-over-chiefs-in-super-bowl-lv |access-date=2021-10-01 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
In Week 3 of the 2020 season against the [[Denver Broncos]], Edwards recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by [[Brett Rypien]] late in the fourth quarter to secure a 28–10 Buccaneers win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Denver Broncos - September 27th, 2020 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202009270den.htm |access-date=September 28, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the [[New Orleans Saints]], Edwards intercepted a pass thrown by [[Drew Brees]] during the 30–20 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints - January 17th, 2021 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202101170nor.htm |access-date=January 20, 2021 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref> Edwards earned his first Super Bowl ring when the Buccaneers defeated the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] in [[Super Bowl LV]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=February 7, 2021 |title=What we learned from Buccaneers win over Chiefs in Super Bowl LV |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/what-we-learned-from-buccaneers-win-over-chiefs-in-super-bowl-lv |access-date=October 1, 2021 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref>


In Week 2 of the 2021 season against the [[Atlanta Falcons]], Edwards recorded four tackles, three pass deflections, and two interceptions returned for touchdowns from [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]] in a 48–25 win.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Simmons |first1=Myles |title=Tom Brady throws five TDs, Mike Edwards scores two pick-sixes in 48-25 victory |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/09/19/tom-brady-throws-five-tds-mike-edwards-scores-two-pick-sixes-in-48-25-victory/ |website=ProFootballTalk |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=September 19, 2021}}</ref> As a result of his performance in Week 2, Edwards was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arcia |first=Gil |date=September 22, 2021 |title=Safety Mike Edwards named NFC Defensive Player of the Week |url=https://www.bucsnation.com/2021/9/22/22687601/buccaneers-safety-mike-edwards-named-by-nfl-nfc-defensive-player-of-the-week-atlanta-falcons |access-date=2021-10-01 |website=bucsnation.com}}</ref> On December 2, 2021, Edwards was suspended for three games by the NFL for violating the league's [[COVID-19]] protocols after he misrepresented his [[COVID-19 vaccine card|vaccination status]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/three-players-suspended-for-covid-19-violations|title=Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown, S Mike Edwards, along with FA John Franklin, suspended for COVID-19 violations|work=NFL.com|date=December 2, 2021|accessdate=December 3, 2021|first=Grant|last=Gordon}}</ref>
In Week 2 of the 2021 season against the [[Atlanta Falcons]], Edwards recorded four tackles, three pass deflections, and two interceptions returned for touchdowns from [[Matt Ryan (American football)|Matt Ryan]] in a 48–25 win.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Simmons |first1=Myles |title=Tom Brady throws five TDs, Mike Edwards scores two pick-sixes in 48-25 victory |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/09/19/tom-brady-throws-five-tds-mike-edwards-scores-two-pick-sixes-in-48-25-victory/ |website=ProFootballTalk |access-date=September 19, 2021 |date=September 19, 2021}}</ref> As a result of his performance in Week 2, Edwards was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Arcia |first=Gil |date=September 22, 2021 |title=Safety Mike Edwards named NFC Defensive Player of the Week |url=https://www.bucsnation.com/2021/9/22/22687601/buccaneers-safety-mike-edwards-named-by-nfl-nfc-defensive-player-of-the-week-atlanta-falcons |access-date=October 1, 2021 |website=bucsnation.com}}</ref> On December 2, 2021, Edwards was suspended for three games by the NFL for violating the league's [[COVID-19]] protocols after he misrepresented his [[COVID-19 vaccine card|vaccination status]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nfl.com/news/three-players-suspended-for-covid-19-violations|title=Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown, S Mike Edwards, along with FA John Franklin, suspended for COVID-19 violations|work=NFL.com|date=December 2, 2021|accessdate=December 3, 2021|first=Grant|last=Gordon}}</ref>


===Kansas City Chiefs===
===Kansas City Chiefs===
Edwards signed a one-year contract with the Chiefs on March 20, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McMullen |first=Matt |date=March 20, 2023 |title=Five Things to Know About New Chiefs Safety Mike Edwards |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/five-things-to-know-about-new-chiefs-safety-mike-edwards |access-date=2024-02-14 |website=Chiefs.com}}</ref> In Edwards first season with the Chiefs, he recorded 51 tackles, 1 sack, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 interception, and 5 passes defended. In the Wild Card victory over the [[Miami Dolphins]], Edwards recorded an interception. In the Divisional round against the [[Buffalo Bills]], Edwards left the game with a concussion. Edwards returned for the AFC Championship Game against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] where the Chiefs won and advanced to [[Super Bowl LVIII]]. In the Super Bowl, Edwards recorded 7 tackles and 1 pass defended in the Chiefs 25-22 victory over the [[San Francisco 49ers]].
Edwards signed a one-year contract with the Chiefs on March 20, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=McMullen |first=Matt |date=March 20, 2023 |title=Five Things to Know About New Chiefs Safety Mike Edwards |url=https://www.chiefs.com/news/five-things-to-know-about-new-chiefs-safety-mike-edwards |access-date=February 14, 2024 |website=Chiefs.com}}</ref> In Edwards first season with the Chiefs, he recorded 51 tackles, 1 sack, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 interception, and 5 passes defended. In the Wild Card victory over the [[Miami Dolphins]], Edwards recorded an interception. In the Divisional round against the [[Buffalo Bills]], Edwards left the game with a concussion. Edwards returned for the AFC Championship Game against the [[Baltimore Ravens]] where the Chiefs won and advanced to [[Super Bowl LVIII]]. In the Super Bowl, Edwards recorded 7 tackles and 1 pass defended in the Chiefs 25-22 victory over the [[San Francisco 49ers]].


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 18:45, 14 February 2024

Mike Edwards
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Edwards with Kentucky in 2018
No. 21 – Kansas City Chiefs
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1996-05-18) May 18, 1996 (age 28)
Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:205 lb (93 kg)
Career information
High school:Winton Woods
(Cincinnati, Ohio)
College:Kentucky (2014–2018)
NFL draft:2019 / round: 3 / pick: 99
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:235
Sacks:3.0
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:5
Pass deflections:26
Interceptions:8
Defensive touchdowns:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mike Edwards (born May 18, 1996) is an American football safety for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Kentucky,[1] and was selected in the third round of the 2019 NFL Draft by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 10+1⁄2 in
(1.79 m) 		205 lb
(93 kg) 		30+7⁄8 in
(0.78 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.50 s 1.58 s 2.59 s 37.0 in
(0.94 m)		 9 ft 8 in
(2.95 m)
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[2]

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Edwards was selected by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of 2019 NFL Draft with the 99th overall pick.[3]

In Week 3 of the 2020 season against the Denver Broncos, Edwards recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Brett Rypien late in the fourth quarter to secure a 28–10 Buccaneers win.[4] In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against the New Orleans Saints, Edwards intercepted a pass thrown by Drew Brees during the 30–20 win.[5] Edwards earned his first Super Bowl ring when the Buccaneers defeated the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LV.[6]

In Week 2 of the 2021 season against the Atlanta Falcons, Edwards recorded four tackles, three pass deflections, and two interceptions returned for touchdowns from Matt Ryan in a 48–25 win.[7] As a result of his performance in Week 2, Edwards was named NFC Defensive Player of the Week.[8] On December 2, 2021, Edwards was suspended for three games by the NFL for violating the league's COVID-19 protocols after he misrepresented his vaccination status.[9]

Kansas City Chiefs

Edwards signed a one-year contract with the Chiefs on March 20, 2023.[10] In Edwards first season with the Chiefs, he recorded 51 tackles, 1 sack, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 interception, and 5 passes defended. In the Wild Card victory over the Miami Dolphins, Edwards recorded an interception. In the Divisional round against the Buffalo Bills, Edwards left the game with a concussion. Edwards returned for the AFC Championship Game against the Baltimore Ravens where the Chiefs won and advanced to Super Bowl LVIII. In the Super Bowl, Edwards recorded 7 tackles and 1 pass defended in the Chiefs 25-22 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

References

  1. ^ Walker, Alex (April 8, 2019). "Mike Edwards still feels he has to prove his worth to the NFL". WKTY. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  2. ^ "2019 NFL Draft Scout Mike Edwards College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 28, 2024.
  3. ^ Vitali, Carmen (April 26, 2019). "Buccaneers Select Mike Edwards in Third Round of the 2019 NFL Draft". Buccaneers.com. Retrieved March 8, 2021.
  4. ^ "Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Denver Broncos - September 27th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 28, 2020.
  5. ^ "Divisional Round - Tampa Bay Buccaneers at New Orleans Saints - January 17th, 2021". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
  6. ^ Patra, Kevin (February 7, 2021). "What we learned from Buccaneers win over Chiefs in Super Bowl LV". NFL.com. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  7. ^ Simmons, Myles (September 19, 2021). "Tom Brady throws five TDs, Mike Edwards scores two pick-sixes in 48-25 victory". ProFootballTalk. Retrieved September 19, 2021.
  8. ^ Arcia, Gil (September 22, 2021). "Safety Mike Edwards named NFC Defensive Player of the Week". bucsnation.com. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  9. ^ Gordon, Grant (December 2, 2021). "Buccaneers WR Antonio Brown, S Mike Edwards, along with FA John Franklin, suspended for COVID-19 violations". NFL.com. Retrieved December 3, 2021.
  10. ^ McMullen, Matt (March 20, 2023). "Five Things to Know About New Chiefs Safety Mike Edwards". Chiefs.com. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
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