He was a two-year special teams captain and an honorable mention All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) selection at linebacker in 1989.
At Georgia in 1997, Edwards tutored Richard Seymour and Marcus Stroud, who were both selected in the first round of the 2001 NFL draft.
Linebacker Dexter Coakley was selected to two Pro Bowls under Edwards tutelage and led the team in tackles all four seasons in that span.
That season linebacker LaVar Arrington had his most productive career year, recording 107 tackles and 11 quarterback sacks to earn a Pro Bowl selection.
Edwards left Miami to become the University of Florida defensive coordinator under head coach Urban Meyer.
On January 16, 2014, Edwards was hired by the Minnesota Vikings to be their defensive coordinator under first-year head coach, Mike Zimmer.