April 27, 2019 10:33AM
OT David Edwards scouting report

After suffering through injuries in 2018, Edwards looks to return to form in the NFL
By Owen Riese@RieseDraft Apr 25, 2019, 7:50am CDT

North Carolina State’s Garrett Bradbury isn’t the only former tight end in this 2019 NFL Draft class to move to the offensive line. David Edwards, an immediate endorsement of Wisconsin’s coaching staff’s ability to develop offensive linemen, has a chance to be the best drafted out of this Badger crop in this cycle.

Edwards returned to Madison in 2018, shunning a potential NFL career to chase a Big Ten Championship. While that didn’t go as planned for Wisconsin, it also didn’t go as planned for Edwards, who was hampered by a reported shoulder injury which both negatively affected his play, but also his draft stock. Edwards’ athleticism gives him the highest upside of any Badger linemen in this draft.

Height: 6’6
Weight: 308 pounds
40-yard dash: 5.28 seconds
Vertical jump: 25.5”
Broad jump: 8’3
Short shuttle: 4.77 seconds
Three-cone drill: 7.69 seconds
Bench press: 16 reps*

*All measurables except bench press taken from NFL.com’s Draft profile of Edwards as he participated in the NFL Combine earlier this year; bench press performed during Wisconsin’s pro day in March.

Strengths: Edwards is a long, athletic kid. Unpleasant disposition in the run game. Really light on his feet for an offensive linemen. Has big-time potential as a pass protector. Understands and hit his set points and landmarks. Has elite potential as a reach blocker on outside zone concepts. Hand placement in the run game is above average.

Weaknesses: Is still raw at the position, has only played offensive tackle for three seasons; still learning. Hands need work in pass pro. Can panic when threated with a speed rush. Also needs to continue to get stronger in an NFL weight room. Anchor has room for growth, will always struggle with pass rushers with good leverage. Needs to prove he is back from the shoulder injury in 2018.

Summary: Edwards draft stock took a hit after 2017, which proved to be an example of having more tape can give teams more film of your warts in your game. His injury also didn’t help, but Edwards should still be a second day pick in a league desperate for tackle help. He has the potential to be one of the best linemen in this class, and could be an above-average starter in the NFL.

Round projection: Round 2-Round 3

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  Rams Pick #169: Wisconsin OT David Edwards

RamBill2309April 27, 2019 10:10AM

  Re: Rams Pick #169: Wisconsin OT David Edwards

oldschoolramfan487April 27, 2019 10:16AM

  PFF: Edwards- 8th-highest run-blocking grade among the top OT prospects

RamBill575April 27, 2019 10:16AM

  OT David Edwards scouting report

RamBill430April 27, 2019 10:33AM

  Re: OT David Edwards scouting report

azramfan389April 27, 2019 10:44AM

  Demby, Evans, Edwards

LMU93559April 28, 2019 09:44AM

  maybe Groy Buffalo?

ferragamo79232April 28, 2019 09:51AM

  yeah, I thot he's a Blythe type and a good candidate.....

SunTzu_vs_Camus223April 28, 2019 10:32AM

  Interesting thing

zn246May 04, 2019 09:31AM

  Re: Interesting thing

Rams43212May 04, 2019 09:36AM

  Re: Interesting thing

zn310May 04, 2019 09:43AM

  Run game coordinator was probably a voice in the room on Henderson

Rams Junkie147May 09, 2019 09:14AM

  From ESPN Scouting report...

jemach548April 27, 2019 10:47AM

  Re: From ESPN Scouting report...

zn394April 27, 2019 11:15AM

  His picture looks like they are long...

jemach320April 27, 2019 11:16AM

  Maybe

waterfield401April 27, 2019 12:32PM

  Combine results...

jemach312April 27, 2019 11:19AM

  Re: Combine results...

zn425April 27, 2019 11:55AM

  Anything Under 34" considered Short for OT

azramfan327April 27, 2019 11:59AM

  Re: Anything Under 34" considered Short for OT

headslapper327April 27, 2019 12:23PM

  Re: Anything Under 34" considered Short for OT

azramfan450April 27, 2019 05:18PM

  I think what we have is a guy who will play more than one position...

jemach295April 28, 2019 10:02AM

  Re: I think what we have is a guy who will play more than one position...

zn220May 04, 2019 09:26AM

  I keep reading conflicting info...

jemach196May 06, 2019 04:07AM

  nice find, zn!!!

SunTzu_vs_Camus258April 27, 2019 12:21PM

  Re: From ESPN Scouting report...

David Deacon262May 04, 2019 06:59AM

  Re: From ESPN Scouting report...

zn219May 04, 2019 07:30AM

  Kromer on Edwards finding a place in the team's depth chart--Video

RamBill506April 27, 2019 11:20AM

  There Ya Go - Playing OG-OT just like Evans

azramfan345April 27, 2019 11:41AM

  Re: Badgers and Sooners

leafnose398April 27, 2019 05:28PM

  Instant analysis: David Edwards adds depth with high upside at tackle

RamBill358April 27, 2019 11:38AM

  Vinny B on Edwards

RamBill502April 27, 2019 11:50AM

  Rams expect David Edwards to play 4 positions on offensive line

RamBill243April 28, 2019 05:44AM

  Im just happy they drafted 2 OL

max349April 28, 2019 05:54AM

  me too...

SunTzu_vs_Camus224April 28, 2019 06:20AM

  Gaines is a find

zn301April 28, 2019 08:24AM

  Re: Gaines is a find

Rams43265April 28, 2019 09:05AM

  yeah, I saw the Kyle Williams comp....

SunTzu_vs_Camus249April 28, 2019 09:25AM

  Re: yeah, I saw the Kyle Williams comp....

Rams43402April 28, 2019 09:52AM

  a lot of guys made that comparison

zn387April 28, 2019 09:55AM

  If he's 3/4 Kyle Williams...

jemach411April 28, 2019 10:06AM

  Re: still clickin' on Winovich

leafnose214May 04, 2019 08:50AM

  Re: Gaines is likely the starter...

dzrams223April 28, 2019 09:55AM

  Another phrase kept jumping out at me

PHDram263April 28, 2019 10:03AM

  We keep forgetting OO...

jemach277April 28, 2019 10:10AM

  Re: I think Gaines has some rush ability

merlin195May 07, 2019 07:38AM

  Re: I think Gaines has some rush ability

Rams43191May 07, 2019 07:52AM

  Re: I think Gaines has some rush ability

merlin179May 07, 2019 10:43AM

  Re: Yeah, he showed that at the Senior Bowl too...

dzrams151May 07, 2019 10:56AM

  Rams and Patriots

waterfield331April 28, 2019 09:34AM

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