Trent Edwards

Trent Edwards is an American former professional football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for split times across eight seasons. He is best known for his years with the Buffalo Bills, where he earned an early starting role and led the team to a highly memorable winning streak at the start of his second year.

Player Profile, High School, and College Career

Trent Edwards was born on October 30, 1983, in Los Gatos, California, USA. His weight was last recorded at 104 kg. He is a quarterback.

He attended Los Gatos High School in Los Gatos, California, where he was a highly rated passing prospect and won multiple awards for his excellent athletic play. Committing to Stanford University, Edwards played college football for the Cardinal from 2002 to 2006.

He had a solid college career leading the team's offense. He earned the starting quarterback job early in his career and displayed good arm strength and intelligence on the field. He dealt with several tough injuries but kept fighting back to help his team, earning valuable experience before entering the professional ranks.

Professional Career

Edwards was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the third round (92nd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft.

He made a very quick impact during his rookie season with the Bills. He took over the starting quarterback job after the main starter, J. P. Losman, went down with an injury. Edwards played smart football and did well enough to earn a spot on the PFWA All-Rookie Team.

The prime of his career saw him win the full-time starting job for the next season. He started the 2008 year on a high note, leading the Bills to a fantastic five and one record. However, multiple hard hits, a concussion, and declining play began to slow down his progress, eventually leading to his release from Buffalo in 2010.

He later played briefly for the Jacksonville Jaguars and Philadelphia Eagles, while also spending offseason periods trying out for the Oakland Raiders and Chicago Bears.

He officially announced his retirement in 2014. He concluded his eight-year NFL career having recorded 563 pass completions, 6,033 passing yards, and 26 passing touchdowns.

Career Highlights

• 2007 - PFWA All-Rookie Team