He played football as a wide receiver, and earned first-team All-State, All-District, and All-Brazos Valley honors.
[1] Edwards did not secure a scholarship, but impressed the Cougars' coaches enough in try-outs to earn a walk-on position.
In the third quarter, Houston quarterback Blake Joseph threw a long pass into the Marshall end zone.
[3] Houston athletic director Dave Maggard declined to comment substantively about the situation, but confirmed he would discuss the matter with Marshall officials.
"[5] On March 30, 2009, Edwards announced that he would return to play the 2009 season and that he intended to pursue legal action against Marshall for his injury.
[7] Edwards signed with the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent and made the 2013 team roster.