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Marc Edwards

FB

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. 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

2000 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
40

18th percentile among RBs · limited sample

13 games · 18 touches

Volume×0.1-0.58
Receiving×0.14-0.37
Total EPA×0.24+0.25
Conversion×0.1-0.20
Ball security×0.06-2.05
Yards/carry×0.12+0.15
Rush EPA/carry×0.24-1.11

2000 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).

Size78▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency11▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry73▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion39▶

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

Receiving

Receiving33▶

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

Impact

Ball Security5▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume38▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency63▶

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)

2000 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
10
1.3/g
79
10/g
1
Away5
6
1.2/g
49
10/g
1
In division8
8
1.0/g
60
8/g
2
Out of division5
8
1.6/g
68
14/g
0
In wins3
6
2.0/g
53
18/g
2
In losses10
10
1.0/g
75
8/g
0
On grass13
16
1.2/g
128
10/g
2
Outdoors13
16
1.2/g
128
10/g
2

2000 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1JAX1 rec, -1 yds, 0 TD46.8
Week 2CIN1 rec, 5 yds, 1 TD54.5
Week 3PIT1 rec, 21 yds, 1 TD58.7
Week 4LV1 rec, 15 yds, 0 TD54.7
Week 5BAL9 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD27.2
Week 6ARI2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD55.1
Week 9CIN1 rec, 12 yds, 0 TD48.8
Week 10NYG1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD49
Week 11NE4 rec, 27 yds, 0 TD51.2
Week 12TEN1 rec, 8 yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 13BAL1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD38.7
Week 15PHI—47.4
Week 16TEN1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD49.8

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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