2008 • FRESHMAN SEASON: Talented young defensive tackle who could be a dominant force in the Big Ten for years to come • earned playing time in 12 games, recording eight total tackles, including a 2-yard tackle for loss • earned first letter. Game-by-Game: Saw his first collegiate action in the season opener vs. Northern Illinois (8/30), finishing with a pair of solo stops • credited for three total tackles, including a tackle for loss, against Montana State (9/13) • totaled two unassisted tackles vs. Florida Atlantic (9/20) • played but was not credited with any statistics vs. Ohio State (9/27), Indiana (10/4), Illinois (10/11), Purdue (10/25), Northwestern (11/1), Michigan (11/8) and Wisconsin (11/15) • came off the bench to assist on a tackle vs. Iowa (11/22) • saw action, but did not record any statistics vs. Kansas (12/31).

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia, where he was a three-time All-Catholic League pick by the coaches and a two-time first team Philadelphia Daily News All-City selection • helped lead the Cahillites to a 12-2 record and the Catholic League Red Division title in 2007 • blocked a punt that was recovered for a touchdown in the Catholic League’s 2007 Red Division final against St. Joseph's Prep • named to The Associated Press Pennsylvania Class AAAA all-state second team • also earned first team All-Southeastern Pennsylvania honors • selected to play in the Big 33 all-star game • named to SPORTSfever Magazine’s 2007 Pennsylvania Preseason All-State “Supreme Team” following an outstanding junior campaign • earned honorable mention Pennsylvania Class AAAA All-State honors from the AP in 2006 • Coached by Jim Murphy and Brian Conry.

PERSONAL: Born February 2, 1989 • son of Vanessa Edwards.