Troy Edwards came out of Huntington High School in Shreveport, Louisiana, his hometown. From there his career ran through college football at Louisiana Tech and the 1999 NFL Draft, where the Pittsburgh Steelers took him in the first round, and it eventually earned him All-America honors.
He was selected in the 1st round (No. 13 overall) of the 1999 NFL Draft. His professional career included 6 teams: Pittsburgh Steelers, St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Detroit Lions and Grand Rapids Rampage.
Career highlights
- Joe Greene Great Performance Award (1999)
- Fred Biletnikoff Award (1998)
- Paul Warfield Trophy (1998)
- Consensus All-American (1998)
- Third-team All-American (1997)
- NCAA receptions leader (1998)
- 2× NCAA receiving yards leader (1997, 1998)
- NCAA receiving touchdowns leader (1998)
- NCAA scoring leader (1998)
- NCAA (FBS) record
- Receiving touchdowns in a season: 27 (1998)
Honors as listed in Troy Edwards's Wikipedia profile.
Pro career
- Pittsburgh Steelers (1999–2001)
- St. Louis Rams (2002)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2003–2004)
- Tennessee Titans (2005)
- Detroit Lions (2005)
- Jacksonville Jaguars (2006)
- Grand Rapids Rampage (2007)
Teams as listed in the sources below, including practice-squad and offseason stints.
Questions about this player
What high school did Troy Edwards go to?
Troy Edwards played high school football at Huntington High School in Shreveport, Louisiana (Caddo Parish).
Is Troy Edwards from Shreveport?
Yes. Troy Edwards was born in Shreveport, Louisiana and played high school football at Huntington High School.
Where did Troy Edwards play college football?
Troy Edwards played college football at Louisiana Tech.
When was Troy Edwards drafted?
Troy Edwards was drafted in the 1st round, No. 13 overall, of the 1999 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.
What pro teams did Troy Edwards play for?
Troy Edwards's pro teams include Pittsburgh Steelers, St. Louis Rams, Jacksonville Jaguars, Tennessee Titans, Detroit Lions and Grand Rapids Rampage.
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