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ESPN: Donovan Edwards looks impressive at Jets rookie camp

Former Michigan running back Donovan Edwards had an impressive performance at the New York Jets rookie minicamp.

Chris Breiler

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It sounds like former Michigan running back Donovan Edwards is turning heads at the New York Jets rookie minicamp. Although Edwards didn't hear his name called during the 2025 NFL Draft, the Jets picked him up as a UDFA and may have landed a future big time contributor.

Over the weekend, ESPN's Rich Cimini said that Edwards was one of the players who caught his eye during minicamp.

"RB Donovan Edwards (UDFA) caught my eye. Got a ton of reps. Good hands, smooth out of the backfield. He should compete for a roster spot ."

But Cimini wasn't the only one who noticed Edwards making plays. Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic also pointed to Edwards as a guy who was standing out.

"Running back Donovan Edwards was the highest-rated player in the Jets’ UDFA class after a productive career at Michigan — and he flashed in Friday and Saturday’s practices too, showing some burst in the running game and making some plays as a pass-catcher. His path to the roster will be in the passing game and if he can contribute on special teams."

When it comes to the former Michigan RB, it would almost be more shocking to see Edwards not on an NFL roster prior to the 2025 season. The former five-star recruit obviously didn't have the type of collegiate career he was hoping for in Ann Arbor, but his film is still full of big-time plays in big-time moments.

In the right environment, Edwards certainly has the talent to become a meaningful contributor in the league. And if the reports coming out of Jets camp are accurate, he could get his first shot at doing that in New York.

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Christopher Breiler launched Winged Helmet Media and began covering the Michigan Football program in an unofficial capacity in 2017. He then joined Wolverine Digest as part of the FanNation network in 2021 as a contributing writer, where he served as both a writer and a photographer on game days. In 2024, he took over as the Managing Editor for Michigan Wolverines On SI. His love for Michigan Football brought him into the industry, and his passion for being a content creator has led to some amazing experiences along the way.

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