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Marc Edwards

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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 82nd 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

1999 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
48.5

39th percentile among RBs · limited sample

14 games · 33 touches

Volume×0.1-0.48
Receiving×0.14+0.17
Total EPA×0.24+0.52
Conversion×0.1-0.14
Ball security×0.06-1.47
Yards/carry×0.12+0.41
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-0.50

1999 attribute card

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AthleticismRushingReceivingImpact

group 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).

Size75▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Rushing

Rush Efficiency26▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry80▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion38▶

(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.

Receiving

Receiving62▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.

Impact

Ball Security10▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume44▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency82▶

Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2005CHI53.1810662
2004JAX49.86741
2003JAX53.51413131226
2002NE53.1159623196
2001NE32.2161411251662
2000CLE40139161282
1999CLE48.51435272122

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)

1999 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home7
11
1.6/g
86
12/g
0
Away7
16
2.3/g
126
18/g
2
In division9
19
2.1/g
133
15/g
1
Out of division5
8
1.6/g
79
16/g
1
In wins2
6
3.0/g
59
30/g
2
In losses12
21
1.8/g
153
13/g
0
On grass10
18
1.8/g
142
14/g
0
On turf4
9
2.3/g
70
18/g
2
Indoors2
4
2.0/g
45
23/g
1
Outdoors12
23
1.9/g
167
14/g
1

1999 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PIT1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD46.6
Week 3BAL3 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD44.1
Week 5CIN2 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD56.3
Week 6JAX5 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 35 yds, 0 TD58.6
Week 7LAR2 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD50.3
Week 8NO2 rec, 37 yds, 1 TD66.2
Week 9BAL2 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD44.8
Week 10PIT4 rec, 22 yds, 1 TD60.3
Week 11CAR2 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD45.7
Week 12TEN1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 13LAC1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 5 yds, 0 TD41.9
Week 14CIN1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD22.5
Week 15JAX2 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD45.9
Week 16IND28 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD67.1

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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