Donnie Edwards
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Donnie Edwards (born April 6, 1973 in San Diego, California), is an American football linebacker for the San Diego Chargers. He is a Chula Vista native and a good friend of actor Mario Lopez.
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[edit] College career
At UCLA, Donnie Edwards left school ranked third in tackles for losses in school history with 38, and fifth in sacks in the school's history, with 21.5 sacks. He also tied the school record for sacks in a game with 4.5 sacks versus Southern Methodist University, and ranks second in school history for sacks in a single season, with 12.5 sacks. Following his junior year, he won third team All-America honors. He also played baseball as a junior at first base and third base.
[edit] Pro career
Edwards was drafted in the 4th round (98th overall) of the 1996 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs. After leading the team in tackles for four seasons, he signed as a free agent with the Chargers. His first season with the squad, he made the 2003 Pro Bowl as an alternate. He has been a starter for the Bolts since he joined the team. He averaged 154 tackles from 2003-2005, and has made at least 100 tackles from 1997-2005.
[edit] Trivia
- Edwards is allergic to grass and therefore wears long sleeves during every game, even in high temperatures. [1]
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[edit] External Links
Player page at San Diego Chargers Official Website
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