Darnell Edwards
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Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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| Positions | Free safety • Cornerback | ||||||||
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| Born | November 12, 1979 Montreal, Quebec, Canada | ||||||||
| Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||||||
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| University | University of Manitoba | ||||||||
| CFL draft | 2002: 4th round, 29th overall pick | ||||||||
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| 2002-2006 | Saskatchewan Roughriders | ||||||||
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Darnell Edwards (born November 12, 1979) is a Canadian former professional football free safety who played five seasons with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League from 2002-2006.
Darnell Edwards played college football at the University of Manitoba for the Bisons from 1999-2001. Edwards started his football career as a receiver before converting to a defensive back. Edwards was able to use his receiving skills in his new position, racking up a Manitoba record 11 interceptions in three seasons with the Bisons. In his final season before turning pro, Edwards and his teammates finished with a 7-1 record and made it to the 56th Vanier Cup, losing to the Saint Mary's Huskies 42-16.[1][2]
