Central Michigan University Athletics
2017 Football Roster

Jersey Number 74
Derek Edwards
- Position:
- OL
- Class:
- Senior
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 305
- Hometown:
- Novi, Mich.
- High School:
- Detroit Catholic Central
2016: Played in 13 games, making 12 starts, all at right tackle.
2015: Started all 13 games.2014: Saw action in season opener against Chattanooga (8/28).
2013: Redshirted ... named CMU's Offensive Scout Team Co-Player of the Year
High School: Three-year varsity starter … started as a sophomore at Novi HS before transferring to DCC for junior and senior seasons … played right guard and right tackle … senior captain … ranked No. 16 on Detroit Free Press Fab 50 and No. 26 on Detroit News Blue Chip list … ranked No. 78 nationally at position by Scout.com … named first team all-state, All-Metro Detroit North, all-area, and All-Catholic League … honored as team offensive lineman MVP...recognized as Midwest top performer by Rivals.com … won a Catholic League championship and finished as a state runner-up in 2011 … led the Shamrocks to a Catholic League and state championship runner-up finish in 2012 … named a KLAA Scholar Athlete … attended same high school as former CMU tight end Mike Kinville.
2026 Central Michigan Football Schedule Release
Monday, March 23
Dakota Cochran Pro Day Interview
Thursday, March 19
Caleb Spann Pro Day Interview
Thursday, March 19
Elijah Rikard Pro Day Interview
Thursday, March 19




