Edwards saw action in four games as a true freshman in 1996. His season was cut short due to a hamstring injury. Edwards was dismissed from the team in the spring of 1997 ending his Husker Career.
- 1996 (Freshman)
Edwards and four other true freshman made an impact for Nebraska in 1996. Edwards' season was cut short by a hamstring pull, but not until he had played in four games, which prevented him from being granted a medical redshirt. Edwards caught one 10-yard pass against Michigan State and had one three-yard punt return against Colorado State.