21 Facts About Donovan Edwards

Donovan Edwards was born on February 25,2003 and is an American professional football running back for the New York Jets of the National Football League.

Donovan Edwards played college football for the Michigan Wolverines, winning three consecutive Big Ten Conference titles and a national championship in 2023.

Donovan Edwards was born on February 25,2003, in West Bloomfield, Michigan, the son of Kevin and Donna Donovan Edwards.

Donovan Edwards's mother died from cancer in 2005 when he was two years old.

Donovan Edwards was raised by his father and older brother Kevin Jr.

Donovan Edwards played high school football at West Bloomfield High School, under head coach Ronald Bellamy, who would later join Donovan Edwards at the University of Michigan as an assistant coach.

Donovan Edwards was high school teammates with Makari Paige and Semaj Morgan.

In 2020, Donovan Edwards was honored as the Michigan Gatorade Player of the Year, selected as the captain of the Detroit Free Press Dream Team, and was received the Michigan Mr Football Award.

Donovan Edwards was rated as a five-star recruit by 247Sports.

In December 2020, Donovan Edwards committed to the University of Michigan.

Donovan Edwards announced the decision on ESPN, choosing Michigan over the University of Georgia, University of Notre Dame and the University of Oklahoma.

Donovan Edwards scored his first two touchdowns against Northern Illinois on September 18,2021, a 4-yard and 58-yard touchdown.

In 2022, Donovan Edwards played in 11 games, with three starts.

Donovan Edwards rushed for 991 yards, had 200 yards receiving, and scored nine touchdowns.

In 2023, Donovan Edwards played in all 15 games on Michigan's national championship team, finishing with 746 rushing and receiving yards, five touchdowns and a career-high 30 receptions.

Donovan Edwards became the first player in college football history, since the BCS launched in 1998, to have two rushing touchdowns of over 40 yards in a national championship game, and led Michigan to victory versus the Washington Huskies.

Donovan Edwards was named one of the three cover athletes for EA Sports College Football 25, joining Quinn Ewers and Travis Hunter.

Donovan Edwards assumed the role as the leader for the Wolverines in 2024 and was voted as team captain, filling both the starting running back and leadership position held by his predecessor Blake Corum.

In week four against the USC Trojans, Donovan Edwards rushed for 74 yards and a touchdown.

In week six versus Washington, Donovan Edwards carried the ball 14 times for 95 yards and a touchdown.

Donovan Edwards was injured in the final regular season game versus Ohio State, and opted out of the ReliaQuest Bowl.