Patrick Edwards

Former NFL wide receiver

What is Patrick Edwards known for?

Born on October 25, 1988, in Temple, Texas, Patrick Michael Edwards is a distinguished former American football player best known for his time as a wide receiver. Edwards grew up in Hearne, Texas, where he attended Hearne High School and showed his prowess in various sports. Edwards held All-Region and All-District titles in basketball, All-District in baseball, and further made a name for himself in football. His skills as a wide receiver earned him first-team All-State, All-District, and All-Brazos Valley honors.

Edwards then attended the University of Houston, where despite not initially securing a scholarship, his impressive skills earned him a walk-on position. His college career saw him record impressive statistics, with 46 receptions for 634 receiving yards and four touchdowns during just the first eight games of the 2008 season. His impressive college stats continued, completing his college career with a whopping total of 4507 yards and 43 touchdowns on 291 receptions. Edwards was notably named the Conference USA Offensive Player of the Year for the 2011 season.

In 2012, despite being an undrafted agent, Edwards signed with the Detroit Lions. He played with the Lions from 2012 through 2014. However, his professional career didn't emulate his college success, with his career NFL stats showcasing a total of 5 receptions and 46 receiving yards.

Throughout his career, he faced and overcame challenges, including a serious injury during a game against Marshall. Edwards suffered a compound fracture of the leg after colliding with a cart just outside the field's boundary. Despite this setback, he returned to play the 2009 season

More information about his career and statistics can be found on NFL.com and Pro-Football-Reference.com.