Earl Edwards (American football)

Earl Edwards
No. 74, 73, 66
PositionsDefensive tackle  Defensive end
Personal information
Born(1946-03-17)March 17, 1946
Statesboro, Georgia, U.S.
DiedMay 2, 2024(2024-05-02) (aged 78)
Listed height6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Listed weight260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High schoolHoward W. Blake
(Tampa, Florida)
CollegeWichita St.
NFL draft1969: 5th round, 120th overall pick
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries7
Sacks51
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Earl Edwards (March 17, 1946 – May 2, 2024) was an American professional football player in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played at various positions including defensive tackle, offensive tackle and defensive end.[1] Edwards died on May 2, 2024, at the age of 78.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Earl Edwards Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 4, 2025.
  2. ^ "Earl Edwards". Dignity Memorial. Retrieved May 16, 2024.