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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 conversion, which grades in the 94th 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

2002 ScoutIndex Rating · RB

Methodology
53.1

73th percentile among RBs

15 games · 54 touches

Volume×0.1-0.26
Receiving×0.14-0.21
Total EPA×0.24+0.40
Conversion×0.1+1.11
Ball security×0.06+0.86
Yards/carry×0.12-0.92
Rush EPA/carry×0.24+0.13

2002 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).

Size79▶

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

Rushing

Rush Efficiency70▶

Rushing EPA ÷ carry.

Yards/Carry13▶

Rushing yards ÷ carry.

Conversion94▶

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

Receiving

Receiving43▶

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

Impact

Ball Security89▶

Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).

Volume66▶

Carries + receptions this season.

Efficiency78▶

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)

2002 splits

regular season
SplitGRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
Home8
40
5/g
0
13
1.6/g
119
15/g
0
Away7
56
8/g
0
10
1.4/g
77
11/g
0
In division6
32
5/g
0
5
0.8/g
44
7/g
0
Out of division9
64
7/g
0
18
2.0/g
152
17/g
0
In wins9
77
9/g
0
16
1.8/g
140
16/g
0
In losses6
19
3/g
0
7
1.2/g
56
9/g
0
On grass12
65
5/g
0
17
1.4/g
155
13/g
0
On turf3
31
10/g
0
6
2.0/g
41
14/g
0
Indoors1
31
31/g
0
1
1.0/g
2
2/g
0
Outdoors14
65
5/g
0
22
1.6/g
194
14/g
0

2002 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1PIT3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD47.7
Week 2NYJ21 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD60.7
Week 3KC4 rush yds, 0 TD · 4 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD57
Week 4LAC3 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 18 yds, 0 TD46.2
Week 5MIA1 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD47.8
Week 6GB2 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 4 yds, 0 TD45
Week 8DEN6 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 16 yds, 0 TD55.7
Week 9BUF1 rec, 10 yds, 0 TD45
Week 10CHI4 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD54.6
Week 11LV—41.1
Week 12MIN15 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 43 yds, 0 TD57
Week 13DET31 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 2 yds, 0 TD58.5
Week 14BUF3 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 7 yds, 0 TD41.4
Week 16NYJ7 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 9 yds, 0 TD59
Week 17MIA—47.4

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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