Emmett Edwards

American football player (born 1952)
American football player
Emmett Edwards
No. 87, 86
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1952-06-06) June 6, 1952 (age 72)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:187 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Central (MO)
College:Kansas
NFL draft:1975 / Round: 2 / Pick: 40
Career history
  • Houston Oilers (1975–1976)
  • Buffalo Bills (1976)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:4
Receiving yards:75
Player stats at PFR

Emmett Lee Edwards (born June 6, 1952) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League for the Houston Oilers and Buffalo Bills.[1] He played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks.

Competing for the Kansas Jayhawks track and field team, Edwards won the 1974 NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 4 × 110 yard relay.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ "Emmett Edwards Stats". Pro-Football-Reference.com.
  2. ^ Garfield, David (2019-07-04). "David Garfield's Hoop Heaven: Emmett Edwards ranks as one of best wide receivers in KU history". David Garfield's Hoop Heaven. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
  3. ^ "Track and Field History". Kansas Jayhawks. 2019-06-13. Retrieved 2024-05-18.
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Houston Oilers 1975 NFL draft selections
  • Robert Brazile
  • Don Hardeman
  • Emmett Edwards
  • Jesse O'Neal
  • Mike Biehle
  • Mark Cotney
  • Jerry Lawrence
  • Bob Bruer
  • Alan Pringle
  • John Sawyer
  • Willie Miller
  • Ricky Scales
  • Jody Medford
  • Jack Holmes
  • Ken Lambert
  • Ricky Seeker


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