 Edwards with theKentucky Wildcats in 2018 | |||||||||||||||||
| Kansas City Chiefs | |||||||||||||||||
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| 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) | ||||||||||||||||
| College: | Kentucky (2014–2018) | ||||||||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2019: 3rd round, 99th pick | ||||||||||||||||
| Career history | |||||||||||||||||
| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||||||||||
| Career highlights and awards | |||||||||||||||||
| Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||
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Mike Edwards (born May 18, 1996) is an American professionalfootballsafety for theKansas City Chiefs of theNational Football League (NFL). He playedcollege football for theKentucky Wildcats,[1] and was selected by the Buccaneers in the third round of the2019 NFL draft. He wonSuper Bowl LV with Tampa Bay in 2020 andSuper Bowl LVIII with theKansas City Chiefs in 2023.
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | Vertical jump | Broad jump | ||||
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| 5 ft10+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 fromNFL Combine/Pro Day[2] | ||||||||||||
Edwards was selected by theTampa Bay Buccaneers in the third round of2019 NFL draft with the 99th overall pick.[3]
In Week 3 of the 2020 season against theDenver Broncos, Edwards recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown byBrett Rypien late in the fourth quarter to secure a 28–10 Buccaneers win.[4] In the Divisional Round of the playoffs against theNew Orleans Saints, Edwards intercepted a pass thrown byDrew Brees during the 30–20 win.[5] Edwards earned his first Super Bowl ring when the Buccaneers defeated theKansas City Chiefs inSuper Bowl LV.[6]
In Week 2 of the 2021 season against theAtlanta Falcons, Edwards recorded four tackles, three pass deflections, and two interceptions returned for touchdowns fromMatt 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'sCOVID-19 protocols after he misrepresented hisvaccination status.[9]
Edwards signed a one-year contract with the Chiefs on March 20, 2023.[10] In Edwards lone season with the Chiefs, he recorded 51 tackles, one sack, two fumble recoveries, one interception, and five passes defended. In the Wild Card victory over theMiami Dolphins, Edwards recorded an interception. In the Divisional round against theBuffalo Bills, Edwards left the game with a concussion. Edwards returned for the AFC Championship Game against theBaltimore Ravens where the Chiefs won and advanced toSuper Bowl LVIII. In the Super Bowl, Edwards recorded 7 tackles and 1 pass defended in the Chiefs 25-22 victory over theSan Francisco 49ers.[11]
On March 20, 2024, Edwards signed a one–year contract with theBuffalo Bills.[12] On November 5, 2024, Edwards was released after only playing three games.[13]
On November 6, 2024, Edwards signed with theTennessee Titans, but was released a week later.[14][15]
On November 14, 2024, Edwards was claimed off waivers by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[16]
On April 3, 2025, Edwards signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on a one-year contract.[17]
