Donovan Edwards is a former collegiate football running back for the Michigan Wolverines. Edwards attended West Bloomfield high school, where he began his football journey. He has earned four district titles with West Bloomfield and led the Lakers with an 8-1 record and the district championship before the season was hanged. He further ended with 10-2 and led West Bloomfield to win the district championship during his junior season and also made an appearance in the state quarterfinals. (via Michigan Wolverines' official website)
During his freshman season in 2021, Edwards attended 12 contests as a running back. While contributing on special teams, he carried 35 times for 174 yards including three touchdowns. He caught 20 passes for 265 yards with one touchdown and earned his first varsity letter. Additionally he shared the team Offensive Rookie of the Year awards in the season. Edwards competed in 11 contests and started in three games as a running back during his sophomore season in 2022. He also earned Big Ten Griffin-Grange Championship Game MVP and Big Ten Offensive Player of the Week awards in 2023. He attended all 15 contests and started in one game at running back as a junior in 2023. As a senior in 2024, Edwards earned several honors like All-Big Ten honoree, First player with multiple 40-plus-yard touchdowns in the CFP National Championship Games. Additionally, he was part of the first backfield duo in CFP National Championship Game history while he rushed for 100-plus yards. (via Michigan Wolverines' official website)
Donovan Edwards' parents
The late Donna Edwards and Kevin Edwards are the parents of Donovan Edwards. (via Michigan Wolverines' official website)
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Donovan Edwards' father
Kevin Edwards is the father of Donovan Edwards. His father raised him after the death of his mother, Donna, in the Detroit suburb of West Bloomfield, Michigan. Kevin reportedly served as an assistant principal in Detroit. He was also studying and working to get his master's degree including his education specialist degree. (via Michigan Wolverines' official website)
Donovan Edwards' mother
Donna Edwards was the mother of Donovan Edwards. His mother Donna died in 2005 of cancer. She finished his administration master’s degree right before she passed away. (via Detroit Free Press)
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FAQ's on Donovan Edwards
A. Donovan was raised by his father, Kevin Edwards Sr.
A. Donovan attended West Bloomfield High School at Michigan.
A. Donovan was honored with the title of Mr. Michigan Football in 2020.
A. Donovan decided to join the University of Michigan for his college football journey.
