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Saturday Scout: T.J. Edwards, ILB, Wisconsin

| December 2nd, 2017

Player: T.J. Edwards, ILB, Wisconsin

Game: Big Ten Championship Game vs. Ohio State (#8), 7 PM CT


What They’re Saying

Here is a breakdown of Edwards’ Butkus Award-worthy season from the official site of Badgers football:

Wisconsin’s first Butkus Award finalist, Edwards has been a constant for the Badgers’ outstanding defense once again this season. The Lake Villa, Illinois, native ranks second on the team with 60 total tackles and has recorded 8.5 tackles for loss and 2.0 sacks.

Edwards’ four interceptions – including one returned 54 yards for a touchdown – are the most by a linebacker in the FBS this season.

His efforts have been key to a unit that ranks No. 2 nationally in scoring defense (13.1 points per game), total defense (246.4 yards per game) and pass efficiency defense (94.8) and stands No. 1 in rushing defense (79.4 ypg).

From Chris Trapasso at CBS, projecting Edwards to the Seahawks with the 20th pick:

Bobby Wagner has challenged Luke Kuechly as the game’s best off-ball linebacker, and he has made a compelling case to earn that title this season. To give him a young running mate, the Seahawks select Edwards, a smart, polished inside linebacker who, like Wagner, has no problem sinking into coverage to make plays.

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