Derek Edwards

Position:
OL
Class:
Sophomore
Height:
6-5
Weight:
300
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.