Saskatchewan's safety secured
Published on March 25, 2004 under Canadian Football League (CFL)
Saskatchewan Roughriders News Release
The Saskatchewan Roughrider Football Club announced today that they have re-signed non-import safety Darnell Edwards. Details of the contract were not released.
Edwards emerged into the starting safety role last season finishing the year with 22 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, two quarterback sacks, and one interception while playing in 11 regular season games.
Edwards was originally drafted by the Green and White in the 4th round (29th overall) in the 2002 CFL College Draft.
DARNELL EDWARDS 11 DEFENSIVE BACK
Height: 6'3 Weight: 195 Non-Import: Manitoba
Born: November 12, 1979 Montreal, QC. Yrs Pro: 3 Yrs CFL: 3 Yrs Rider: 3
How Acquired: Drafted by Saskatchewan in the 4th round (29th overall) of 2002 CFL College Draft Games Played: CFL: 29 2003: 11
PRO: Third year with the Roughriders...drafted by Saskatchewan in the 4th round (29th overall) of 2002 CFL College Draft.
2003: Dressed in 11 regular season games...started eight games at safety...backup safety in three games...started Western Semi-Final and Western Final...missed seven games with a knee injury...had five defensive tackles in week 11...made first career CFL start in week 11...had two quarterback sacks in week 12...had career high eight defensive tackles and first career CFL interception in week 13...had four defensive tackles and a forced fumble in West Semi-Final...had seven defensive tackles in Western Final...SEASON STATS: 22 defensive tackles, two special teams tackles, two quarterback sacks, and one interception.
2002: Dressed 18 games...started one game at safety...made CFL debut in week 1 against Ottawa...made first career start in week 18...played second half of week 12 after injury to Eddie Davis...had three defensive tackles and two special teams tackles...also played second half of week 14 after injury to Omar Evans...SEASON STATS: four defensive tackles and six special teams tackles.
COLLEGE: Played four seasons at the University of Manitoba...led Canada West in interceptions in his final two seasons at university...was named a 2000 first team All-Canadian...was also named a 2000 Canada West All-Star.
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