Larry Edwards (American football)

Larry Edwards
No. 31 – Columbus Lions
Position:Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1984-11-04) November 4, 1984 (age 40)
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:260 lb (118 kg)
Career information
High school:Wharton (Tampa, Florida)
College:North Carolina
Undrafted:2007
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
  • SIFL champion (2011)
  • First-team All-PIFL (2012)
  • 2× PIFL champion (2012, 2015)
  • Second-team All-PIFL (2015)
  • AIF champion (2016)
  • Second-team All-NAL (2017)
Stats at ArenaFan.com

Larry Edwards (born November 4, 1984) is an American professional football linebacker for the Columbus Lions of the National Arena League (NAL). He was signed by the Bills as an undrafted free agent in 2007. He played college football at North Carolina.[1]

Professional career

Buffalo Bills

Edwards was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Buffalo Bills following the 2007 NFL draft.[2][unreliable source?]

Albany Panthers

Edwards has played with the Albany Panthers since their expansion season in 2010.[3][4] Edwards was a First-team All-PIFL selection in 2012.[5] Edwards has re-signed with the Panthers for the 2014 season.[6]

Georgia Fire

Edwards played for the Georgia Fire in 2014, a team that was created by the PIFL to replace the Panthers who folded prior to the start of the season.

Columbus Lions

Edwards joined the Columbus Lions for the 2015 season, and the Lions obtained the best record in the PIFL, earning a berth in PIFL Cup IV. Edwards was named Second-team All-PIFL. The Lions won the PIFL Championship 64–38 over the Richmond Raiders.

Georgia Firebirds

On December 8, 2016, Edwards signed with the Georgia Firebirds.

Columbus Lions

On April 25, 2017, Edwards was traded to the Columbus Lions.

References

  1. ^ "Larry Edwards College statistics". www.sports-reference.com. USA TODAY Sports Digital Properties. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  2. ^ Gary Malmberg (July 25, 2007). "Buffalo Bills 2007 NFL Draft Review". www.yahoo.com. Yahoo!. Archived from the original on December 24, 2013. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  3. ^ "Dewalt, Edwards, And Crum Earn Week 14 Honors". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. June 23, 2010. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  4. ^ Eric Tabor (June 23, 2011). "Showdown in the air". www.thealbanyjournal.com. The Albany Journal. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  5. ^ John Millikan (June 23, 2012). "Lions coach calls Panthers classless after playoff loss". www.albanyherald.com. Albany Herald. Retrieved December 23, 2013.
  6. ^ John Millikan (October 16, 2013). "Panthers announce 12 signings for 2014 season". www.albanyherald.com. Albany Herald. Retrieved December 23, 2013.


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