Chris Edmonds (safety) explained

Chris Edmonds
Number:41
Current Team:Cleveland Browns
Position:Safety
Birth Date:16 July 2001
Birth Place:Phenix City, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:210
College:Samford (2019–2021)
Arizona State (2022–2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Practice squad
Statseason:2024
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:1
Statlabel2:Total tackles
Statlabel3:Interceptions
Statlabel4:Interception yards
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statlabel6:Forced fumbles
Statlabel7:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel8:Sacks
Statlabel9:Defensive touchdowns
Pfr:EdmoCh01

Chris Edmonds (born July 16, 2001) is an American professional football safety for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils and Samford Bulldogs.

College career

Samford

During Edmonds three-year career at Samford from 2019 to 2021, he appeared in 28 games, where he notched 83 tackles, a sack, eight interceptions, and a touchdown.[1] [2] [3] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, Edmonds decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[4] [5]

Arizona State

Edmonds decided to transfer to play for the Arizona State Sun Devils.[6] [7] During Edmonds two-year career at Arizona State from 2022 to 2023, he played in 24 games, where he totaled 121 tackles with one being for a loss, three interceptions, and five pass deflections. After the 2023 season, Edmonds declared for the 2024 NFL draft.[8] [9] [10]

Professional career

After not being selected in the 2024 NFL draft, Edmonds signed with the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent.[11] [12] On August 27, 2024, Edmonds was released during final roster cuts but signed back to the team's practice squad the following day.[13] [14] On October 12, 2024, Edmonds was elevated to the Browns active roster ahead of their week six matchup versus the Philadelphia Eagles.[15] [16]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chris Edmonds Stats . The Football Database . 12 October 2024.
  2. Web site: Gardner . Michelle . What to know about ASU defensive back Chris Edmonds . The Arizona Republic . 16 September 2023 . 12 October 2024.
  3. Web site: Redfern . Kevin . ASU Football: FCS All-American safety Chris Edmonds commits to Sun Devils . House of Sparky . 2 February 2022 . 12 October 2024.
  4. Web site: Black . A.J. . Boston College Offers Safety Transfer Chris Edmonds . Sports Illustrated . 12 October 2024.
  5. Web site: Kruse . Zach . Packers to host Arizona State DB Chris Edmonds on top 30 pre-draft visit . Packers Wire . 4 April 2024 . 12 October 2024.
  6. Web site: Gardner . Michelle . Samford All-American safety Christopher Edmonds headed to Arizona State . The Arizona Republic . 2 February 2022 . 12 October 2024.
  7. Web site: Rabino . Hod . Chris Edmonds Ready for the FCS to Power Five Jump . Rivals.com . 12 October 2024.
  8. Web site: Huber . Bill . Packers Host Arizona Safety Chris Edmonds on Predraft Visit . Sports Illustrated . 12 October 2024.
  9. Web site: Tipton . Zac . Senior Defensive Back Chris Edmonds Declares for NFL Draft . Burn City Sports . 3 December 2023 . 12 October 2024.
  10. Web site: Chris Edmonds . Sports Reference . 12 October 2024.
  11. Web site: Weiskopf . Noah . UDFA Roster Pathway: Versatility of Chris Edmonds could force Browns to keep him around . 247Sports . 12 October 2024.
  12. Web site: Justice . Camryn . 2024 UDFA Tracker: Which players are joining the Browns post-draft? . News 5 Cleveland . 12 October 2024.
  13. Web site: Desai . Evan . Rough day for former Arizona State Sun Devils cut from NFL teams after preseason . The Arizona Republic . 28 August 2024 . 12 October 2024.
  14. Web site: Browns sign 13 players to the practice squad . Cleveland Browns . 12 October 2024.
  15. Web site: Hussong . Justin . Browns Make 7 Roster Moves On Saturday . Browns Nation . 12 October 2024.
  16. Web site: Browns activate LB Mohamoud Diabate, DT Mike Hall and DT Maurice Hurst . Cleveland Browns . 12 October 2024.