He previously played in the NFL for the Los Angeles Rams, with whom he won Super Bowl LVI.

[1] Edwards was also a standout basketball player for the Trojans, starting at center for three years on the varsity level.

Edwards gained the attention of numerous collegiate scouts, most notably from the University of Illinois and various Ivy League schools.

[1][5] After his Sophomore season, Edwards was named an American Football Coaches Association First-team All-American.

[11] On January 1, 2019, Edwards announced that he would forgo his final year of eligibility and declare for the 2019 NFL draft.