Drafted 55th overall in the 2nd round of the 1997 draft, Marc Edwards arrived from Notre Dame. His most recent season came in 2005 with CHI, capping a 9-season NFL career. Few match his efficiency, which grades in the 90th percentile. Across 7 NFL seasons, he has totaled 139 catches for 1,035 yards and 8 touchdowns.
Size
6'0", 249#
College
Notre Dame
Draft
Rd 2, 55th overall (1997)
Seasons
1997–2005
2005 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology74th percentile among RBs · limited sample
8 games · 10 touches
2005 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size81▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency55▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry64▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion56▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving50▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security52▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume30▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency90▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
Career profile
Marc Edwards has appeared in 86 regular-season games across 7 NFL seasons on file, playing for 4 teams: CLE (1999–2000), NE (2001–2002), JAX (2003–2004), CHI (2005).
He has rushed for 294 yards and 2 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 139 passes for 1,035 yards and 8 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2003 with JAX: 226 yards and 0 touchdowns in 14 games.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most rushing yards in a game31 vs DET, 2002 Week 13
- Most receiving yards in a game43 on 3 catches vs MIN, 2002 Week 12
2005 splits
regular season| Split | G | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 6 1.5/g | 35 9/g | 1 |
| Away | 4 | 4 1.0/g | 31 8/g | 1 |
| In division | 3 | 5 1.7/g | 36 12/g | 0 |
| Out of division | 5 | 5 1.0/g | 30 6/g | 2 |
| In wins | 5 | 7 1.4/g | 54 11/g | 1 |
| In losses | 3 | 3 1.0/g | 12 4/g | 1 |
| On grass | 7 | 9 1.3/g | 53 8/g | 2 |
| On turf | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 13 13/g | 0 |
| Indoors | 1 | 1 1.0/g | 13 13/g | 0 |
| Outdoors | 7 | 9 1.3/g | 53 8/g | 2 |
2005 game log
Marc Edwards — common questions
- What position does Marc Edwards play?
- Marc Edwards is listed as an FB.
- Which teams has Marc Edwards played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Marc Edwards has played for CLE (1999–2000), NE (2001–2002), JAX (2003–2004), CHI (2005).
- Where did Marc Edwards go to college?
- Marc Edwards played college football at Notre Dame.
- When was Marc Edwards drafted?
- Marc Edwards was selected in round 2, 55th overall, of the 1997 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Marc Edwards scored?
- Marc Edwards has 10 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (2 rushing, 8 receiving).
- What is Marc Edwards's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Marc Edwards rated 53.1 for 2005, the 74th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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- Rick TerryDT · pick 31
- Nathan DavisDE · pick 32
- Rob KellyDB · pick 33
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- Tiki BarberRB · pick 36
- Jerry WunschOT · pick 37
- John AllredTE · pick 38
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