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{{Short description|Indoor American football quarterback (born 1997)}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| embed =
| name = T. J. Edwards
| image =
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| number = 4
| current_team = Frisco Fighters
| position = [[Quarterback]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|03|09|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Garland, Texas]], U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 0
| weight_lb = 205
| high_school = [[Lakeview Centennial High School|Lakeview Centennial (Garland)]]
| college = [[Southwest Baptist University|Southwest Baptist]] (2015–2017)<br />[[University of Indianapolis|Indianapolis]] (2019)
| undraftedyear = 2020
| pastteams =
* [[FCF Beasts]] ([[2021 Fan Controlled Football season|2021]])
* [[Arizona Rattlers]] ({{IFL Year|2021}})
* [[Frisco Fighters]] ({{IFL Year|2022|2023}})
* [[San Antonio Brahmas]] ([[2024 XFL season|2024]])*
* Frisco Fighters ({{IFL Year|2024}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
* [[Indoor Football League Most Valuable Player Award|IFL Most Valuable Player]] ({{IFL Year|2023}})
* First-team All-[[Indoor Football League|IFL]] (2023)
* [[Great Lakes Valley Conference|GLVC]] Offensive Player of the Year (2016)
* GLVC Freshman of the Year (2015)
* First-team All-GLVC (2016)
* Second-team All-GLVC (2017)
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| statseason = 2023
| statlabel1 = Passing attempts
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| statlabel2 = Passing completions
| statvalue2 = 353
| statlabel3 = Completion percentage
| statvalue3 = 64.8%
| statlabel4 = [[Touchdown|TD]]–[[Interception|INT]]
| statvalue4 = 67–15
| statlabel5 = [[Passer rating]]
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| statlabel6 = Rushing attempts
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| statlabel7 = Rushing yards
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'''Trent Edwards II''' (born March 9, 1997) is an [[American football]] [[quarterback]] for the [[Frisco Fighters]] of the [[Indoor Football League]] (IFL). He played [[college football]] for [[Southwest Baptist Bearcats football|Southwest Baptist]] and the [[Indianapolis Greyhounds football|University of Indianapolis]]. Edwards has had a lot of success in indoor football leagues, winning the [[Indoor Football League Most Valuable Player Award|IFL Most Valuable Player]] in 2023.
==Early life==
Edwards was enrolled at [[Lakeview Centennial High School]] in [[Garland, Texas]]. He committed to play at [[Southwest Baptist Bearcats football|Southwest Baptist]].<ref>{{cite web |title=SBU Football Signs 29 to Play for the Bearcats in 2015 |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/2015/2/4/FB_0204152553.aspx |website=Southwest Baptist University Athletics |publisher=SBU Bearcats Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref>
==College career==
===Southwest Baptist===
====2015: Freshman season====
Edwards entered the first season with the [[Southwest Baptist Bearcats football|Bearcats]] as the starter. In his first game, on September 3, 2015, against #24 [[Grand Valley State Lakers football|Grand Valley State]], he threw for 239 yards and two touchdowns as well as rushing for 52 yards and a touchdown in a 36–28 loss.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football has Strong Second Half Performance, but Comes up Short in 36-28 Loss at #24 Grand Valley State |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/2015/9/3/FB_0903154429.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> In the second game of the season, against #21 [[Friends Falcons|Friends]], Edwards rushed for 156 yards and three rushing touchdowns on top of his 121 passing yards and his lone passing touchdown in a 52–0 win.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Dominates in 52-0 Victory over #21 Friends |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/2015/9/12/FB_0912150432.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> In the final game of the season, against [[Lincoln (Pennsylvania) Lions|Lincoln]], he threw for 279 yards and had six total touchdowns, five in the air while one was on the ground, in a 62–19 win.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Closes Out Season with 62-19 Victory over Lincoln |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/2015/11/14/FB_1114153439.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards finished the season playing in all ten games finishing 146-for-267 through the air with 2,304 yards, and 21 touchdowns to only four interceptions. He also finished the season with 147 rushing attempts for 479 and eight rushing touchdowns. On November 19, Edwards was selected as the [[Great Lakes Valley Conference]] Freshman of the Year.<ref name="Freshman of the Year">{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=McBee, Jenkins, Edwards II Highlight 14 All-GLVC Honorees |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/2015/11/19/FB_1118153421.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref>
====2016: Sophomore season====
In the second game of the 2016 season, Edwards was awarded GLVC Offensive Player of the Week for a 360-yard, four-total touchdown performance against [[Tarleton State Texans football|Tarleton State]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU's TJ Edwards Named GLVC Offensive Player of the Week |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...-named-glvc-offensive-player-of-the-week.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> A week later, Edwards and the Bearcats took down the defending GLVC champions in the [[Indianapolis Greyhounds football|Indianapolis Greyhounds]]. During the game, he had 241 passing yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Takes Down Defending GLVC Champion Indianapolis 41-37 |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...fending-glvc-champion-indianapolis-41-37.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> After a 37–20 victory over the [[Quincy Hawks]], SBU received the most votes in school history for the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll (37). They also tied a school record for the best starts in school history with a record of 4–0 (1986 & 1987).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Receives Most Votes in School History in AFCA Coaches Poll |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...s-in-school-history-in-afca-coaches-poll.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> A week later, Edwards passed for 315 yards and five touchdowns to beat the [[McKendree Bearcats]], 35–7. This win would mark the best start in program history.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Rolls to 35-7 Victory over McKendree in Best Start in Program History |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...kendree-in-best-start-in-program-history.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> SBU earned their first NCAA National Ranking in program history when they were ranked #20 by the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Earns First NCAA National Ranking in Program History |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...ncaa-national-ranking-in-program-history.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards was given his second GLVC Offensive Player of the Week Award for his performance.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU's TJ Edwards Named GLVC Offensive Player of the Week |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...-named-glvc-offensive-player-of-the-week.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> Against the [[Saint Joseph's Hawks]], Edwards passed for 330 yards and four touchdowns as well as 96 rushing yards and three more rushing touchdowns. He would earn his third GLVC Offensive Player of the Week Award of the season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU's TJ Edwards Named GLVC Offensive Player of the Week |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...-named-glvc-offensive-player-of-the-week.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> On October 29, he would lead the Bearcats to their program-best 8th win of the season against the [[Missouri S&T Miners]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=No. 25 Bearcats Pick up Program Record 8th Win in 45-22 Victory over Missouri S&T |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...th-win-in-45-22-victory-over-missouris-t.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> On November 12, Edwards broke the GLVC and the SBU record for single-season passing touchdowns. The same night the Bearcats claimed the GLVC title.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Claims GLVC Title in 50-12 Rout of Lincoln |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...aims-glvc-title-in-50-12-rout-of-lincoln.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> On November 17, Edwards was named GLVC Offensive Player of the Year and became the youngest player in GLVC history to win the award. He also earned a First-Team All-GLVC selection.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=TJ Edwards Named Offensive POY to Highlight SBU's 19 All-GLVC Honoree's |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...-to-highlight-sbus-19-all-glvc-honoree-s.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> After finishing the regular season with a 10–1 record, SBU was given a #17 ranking and made the first round of the [[2016 NCAA Division II football season#Super Regional Four|2016 NCAA Division II Football Championship postseason in the Super Regional Four]]. They were slated to play #21 [[Colorado Mines Orediggers|Colorado Mines]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=No. 17 Football to Host No. 21 Colorado School of Mines in Opening Round of NCAA Playoffs |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...-mines-in-opening-round-of-ncaa-playoffs.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards passed for 230 yards and one touchdown in the 63–35 loss against the Miners, finishing the season 10–2.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=No. 17 SBU Football Falls to Colorado School of Mines 63-35 to Close out Season |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...chool-of-mines-63-35-to-close-out-season.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards broke two school records during the 2016 season. His first was passing touchdowns in a season (34) and the second was consecutive games with a passing touchdown (22).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Sets 28 Records During Historic 2016 Season |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...ts-26-record-during-historic-2016-season.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> On January 20, 2017, Edwards was named to the Don Hansen Third-Team All-Super Region 4 Team.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football has 10 Named to the Don Hansen All-Super Region 4 Team |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...o-the-don-hansen-all-super-region-4-team.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref>
====2017: Junior season====
The 2017 season would prove to be Edwards' final season with the Bearcats. On November 16, 2017, Edwards threw for 390 yards and three touchdowns. He was named GLVC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.<ref>{{cite web |title=TJ Edwards (10/16/2017) - Athletic Awards |url=https://glvcsports.com/awards.aspx?aow=2460 |website=GLVCSports.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards finished the season passing for 2,730 yards, 23 touchdowns, five interceptions, and 118 rushing attempts for 280 yards and four touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web |title=2017 Football - Overall Statistics - Great Lakes Valley Conferences |url=https://glvcsports.com/stats.aspx?path=football&year=2017 |website=GLVCSports.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>
===Indianapolis===
====2019: Senior season====
After transferring to [[Dallas College|Dallas County Community College]] and sitting out the 2018 season, Edwards transferred to the [[Indianapolis Greyhounds|University of Indianapolis]] for the 2019 season. In his first game, Edwards had 17 completions for 221 yards and two touchdowns to help the Greyhounds beat [[Ashland University]], 24–9.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thorpe |first1=Ryan |title=Hounds Deliver Comeback Win in Battle of Ranked Squads |url=https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/20...-comeback-win-in-battle-of-ranked-squads.aspx |website=Athletics.UIndy.edu |date=5 September 2019 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards was awarded his first GLVC Offensive Player of the Week Award of the season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thorpe |first1=Ryan |title=Edwards, Parsons Take Home Initial GLVC Weekly Honors |url=https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/20...ons-take-home-initial-glvc-weekly-honors.aspx |website=Athletics.UIndy.edu |date=9 September 2019 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Against [[McKendree College]], Edwards became the GLVC career-leader in passing yards and total yards in a 63–21 blowout.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thorpe |first1=Ryan |title=Football Hangs 63 on McKendree in Lopsided Win |url=https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/2019/9/21/football-hangs-63-on-mckendree-in-lopsided-win.aspx |website=Athletics.UIndy.edu |date=21 September 2019 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> During UIndy's senior day against [[Lake Erie College]], Edwards caught a 58-yard touchdown pass from [[wide receiver]], Ryan Topper, in a 70–6 win.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thorpe |first1=Ryan |title=Football Caps Senior Day, Regular Season With One-Sided Win |url=https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/20...or-day-regular-season-with-one-sided-win.aspx |website=Athletics.UIndy.edu |date=16 November 2019 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> On November 21, Edwards was given an honorable mention All-GLVC.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thorpe |first1=Ryan |title=Hounds Garner League-Best 20 All-GLVC Nods |url=https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/2019/11/21/football-hounds-garner-league-best-20-all-glvc-nods.aspx |website=Athletics.UIndy.edu |date=21 November 2019 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> In their first-round playoff game against [[Central Missouri Mules football|Central Missouri]], Edwards had 17 completions for 200 yards and two touchdowns, but they would fall 37–27 to end Edwards career.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thorpe |first1=Ryan |title=Hounds Fall in Playoff Opener at UCM |url=https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/2019/11/23/football-hounds-fall-in-playoff-opener-at-ucm.aspx |website=Athletics.UIndy.edu |date=23 November 2019 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>
===College statistics===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Season
! colspan="3"| Games
! colspan="8"| Passing
! colspan="5"| Rushing
|-
! GP !! GS !! Record !! Cmp !! Att !! Pct !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Int !! Rtg !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! TD
|-
! colspan="16" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Southwest Baptist Bearcats}}"| Southwest Baptist Bearcats
|-
! [[2015 NCAA Division II football season|2015]]
| 10 || 10 || 4–6 || 146 || 267 || 54.7 || 2,304 || 8.6 || 21 || 4 || 150.1 || 147 || 479 || 3.3 || 8
|-
! [[2016 NCAA Division II football season|2016]]
| '''12''' || '''12''' || '''10–2''' || '''257''' || '''403''' || '''63.8''' || '''3,242''' || 8.1 || '''34''' || '''7''' || 155.7 || '''154''' || '''685''' || 4.5 || '''10'''
|-
! [[2017 NCAA Division II football season|2017]]
| 10 || 10 || 5–5 || 225 || 361 || 62.3 || 2,730 || 7.6 || 23 || 5 || 144.1 || 118 || 280 || 2.4 || 4
|-
! colspan="16" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Indianapolis Greyhounds}}"| Indianapolis Greyhounds
|-
! [[2019 NCAA Division II football season|2019]]
| 11 || 11 || 9–2 || 162 || 261 || 62.1 || 2,392 || '''9.2''' || 23 || 4 || '''165.1''' || 79 || 407 || '''5.2''' || 7
|-
! Career !! 43 !! 43 !! 28–15 !! 790 !! 1,292 !! 61.2 !! 10,668 !! 8.3 !! 101 !! 20 !! 153.2 !! 498 !! 1,851 !! 3.7 !! 29
|}
==Professional career==
===FCF Beasts===
During the 2021 offseason, Edwards signed with the [[Fan Controlled Football|Fan Controlled Football League]] (FCF).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Davis |first1=Josh |title=PRE-DRAFT RUNDOWN WEEK 1 |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/pre-draft-rundown-week-1/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> During the Week 1 draft, he was selected to the [[FCF Beasts]] as their backup to [[Quinton Flowers]]. Edwards finished the game against the [[FCF Zappers]] with 96 rushing yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Davis |first1=Josh |title=FCF WEEK ONE RECAP: BEASTS VS. ZAPPERS |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-week-one-recap-beasts-vs-zappers/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> The Beasts again took Edwards, this time with the 12th pick in the Week 2 draft.<ref>{{cite web |title=FCF WEEK 2 DRAFT RECAP |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-week-2-draft-recap/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards was again the QB2 for their Week 2 game against the [[FCF Wild Aces]]. He finished the game going 5-for-6 passing with 56 yards, as well as five rushes for 36 yards and the game-winning touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Davis |first1=Josh |title=FCF WEEK TWO RECAP: WILD ACES VS. BEASTS |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/beasts-vs-wild-aces-week-2-recap/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Going into the Week 3 draft, Edwards was franchise-tagged by the Beasts.<ref>{{cite web |title=WEEK 3 – FCF DRAFT RECAP |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/week-3-fcf-draft-recap/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards had his first interception against the [[FCF Glacier Boyz]]. The Beast would win 28–22.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Davis |first1=Josh |title=FCF WEEK THREE RECAP: BEASTS VS. GLACIER BOYZ |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-week-three-recap-beasts-vs-glacier-boyz/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> In their Week 4 matchup against the Zappers, Edwards finished 5-for-5 with 125 yards and a touchdown through the air, while he had two attempts for 11 yards on the ground. The Beasts would lose their first game and finish the season 3–1.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Davis |first1=Josh |title=FCF WEEK 4 RECAP: BEASTS |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-week-4-recap-beasts/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> The Beasts were awarded the one-seed for the FCF playoffs and matched up with the Glacier Boyz. The Beasts would fall in the first round and end their season with a 38–20 loss.<ref>{{cite web |title=FCF SEASON V1.0: WEEK FIVE GAME SUMMARY |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-season-v1-0-week-five-game-summary/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards finished the season 19-for-29 (65.5%) for 280 yards, and three touchdowns to two interceptions with 197 rushing yards on 16 attempts and three rushing touchdowns.
===Arizona Rattlers===
Edwards signed with the [[Arizona Rattlers]] of the [[Indoor Football League]] (IFL) for the [[2021 Indoor Football League season|2021 season]]. Edwards "*****" his first action against the [[Northern Arizona Wranglers]] on July 10, 2021, finishing the game 3-for-3, 39 yards, and two touchdowns. He also rushed for another score.<ref>{{cite web |title= RATTLERS TOO MUCH FOR WRANGLERS AT HOME, 62-19 |url=https://goifl.com/news/2021/7/10/general-rattlers-too-much-for-wranglers-at-home-62-19.aspx |website=GoIFL.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards finished the season playing in only three games going 3-for-7 passing (57.1%) for 41 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web |title=2021 Arizona Rattlers Football - Overall Statistics |url=https://goifl.com/teamstats.aspx?path=football&year=2021&school=ari#player-stats |website=GoIFL.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>
===Frisco Fighters===
====2022 season====
On January 4, 2022, Edwards signed with the [[Frisco Fighters]] of the Indoor Football League (IFL).<ref>{{cite web |title=FRISCO FIGHTERS ADD QUARTERBACK TJ EDWARDS TO SQUAD |url=https://goifl.com/news/2022/1/4/football-frisco-fighters-add-quarterback-tj-edwards-to-squad.aspx |website=GoIFL.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards sat behind [[Blake Sims]] to begin the season, but he "*****" his first start against the [[Duke City Gladiators]]. He went 9-for-12 earning 112 yards and a touchdown. He also added ten rushing attempts for 58 yards and three touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters jump on Gladiators early in 52-point win |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/202...jump-on-gladiators-early-in-52-point-win.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=7 May 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> In his second start against the [[Tulsa Oilers]], Edwards had 20 completions for 215 yards and four touchdowns as well as 21 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=And the Beat Goes On: Frisco downs Tulsa to remain undefeated |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/202...frisco-downs-tulsa-to-remain-undefeaterd.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=13 May 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>
Edwards finished the regular season with an 8–1 record as the Frisco starter and led them to first place finish in the Eastern Conference. He made his playoff debut against the [[Quad City Steamwheelers]] finishing with 226 total yards and seven total touchdowns to win, 57–29.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters get revenge against Quad City |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/2023/7/23/football-fighters-get-revenge-against-quad-city.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=23 July 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> This success would not follow Edwards into his second-round matchup against the [[Sioux Falls Storm]]. He finished the game with 131 passing yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. Frisco would lose, 45–44.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters fall short, end year with 1-point loss to Sioux Falls |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/202...nd-year-with-1-point-loss-to-sioux-falls.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=30 July 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards finished the 2022 season passing for 1,481 yards earning 26 touchdowns and five interceptions as well as 126 rushing attempts for 759 yards and 28 touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web |title=2022 Frisco Fighters Football - Overall Statistics |url=https://goifl.com/teamstats.aspx?path=football&year=2022&school=frisco#player-stats |website=GoIFL.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>
====2023: IFL MVP====
On September 20, 2022, Edwards re-signed with the Fighters for the [[2023 Indoor Football League season|2023 season]] after finishing 9–1 as a starter the previous year.<ref>{{cite web |title=FIGHTERS RE-SIGN QUARTERBACK TJ EDWARDS |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/2022/9/20/football-fighters-re-sign-quarterback-tj-edwards.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=20 September 2022 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards earned Week 1 Offensive Player of the Week after he finished with 138 passing yards, 79 rushing yards, and seven total touchdowns (six rushing, one passing) in a 76–30 win over the [[Green Bay Blizzard]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters go off in a 76-30 win against Green Bay |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/202...-go-off-in-a-76-30-win-against-green-bay.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=19 March 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=IFL ANNOUNCES WEEK ONE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK |url=https://goifl.com/news/2023/3/23/football-ifl-announces-week-one-players-of-the-week.aspx |website=GoIFL.com |date=23 March 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Against the Duke City Gladiators, Edwards again shined in the win with two passing and three rushing touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters pull away from Gladiators late in 60-55 win |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/202...l-away-from-gladiators-late-in-60-55-win.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=2 April 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> A week later, against the [[Massachusetts Pirates]], Edwards had another six touchdown performance, this time with four rushing and two passing, in the 56–39 win.<ref>{{cite web |title=Football vs MASSACHUSETTS PIRATES on 4/15/2023 |url=https://friscofighters.com/sports/football/stats/2023/massachusetts-pirates/boxscore/48 |website=FriscoFighters.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> After starting the season 7–0, the Fighters were handed their first lose to the eventual champions in the [[Bay Area Panthers]]. During the game, Edwards had 121 yards on the ground, 161 through the air, and seven total touchdowns (five rushing, two passing). Despite his performance, the Panthers won, 62–55.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Panthers Throw Water on Fighters' Hot Start |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/2023/5/22/football-panthers-throw-water-on-fighters-hot-start.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=20 May 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Against the [[San Diego Strike Force]] a week later, Edwards had a career-high, eight touchdowns (five rushing, three passing), while also having 191 passing yards.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters get back in win column against San Diego |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/202...get-back-in-win-column-against-san-diego.aspx |website=FriscoFighter.com |date=27 May 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> He earned his second Offensive Player of the Week nod of the season for this performance.<ref>{{cite web |title=IFL ANNOUNCES WEEK ELEVEN PLAYERS OF THE WEEK |url=https://goifl.com/news/2023/6/1/football-ifl-announces-week-eleven-players-of-the-week.aspx |website=GoIFL.com |date=June 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards then had a four-game streak of 5+ touchdown performances, starting with his 72–58 loss to the Pirates and ending with his 45–38 revenge game against the Panthers.
The Fighters ended the season on a five-game win streak, finishing with a 13–2 record. In their round-one matchup against the Quad City Steamwheelers, Edwards had 183 passing yards, four passing touchdowns, 43 rushing yards, and three rushing touchdowns. The Fighters would move on, winning 57–29.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters get revenge against Quad City |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/2023/7/23/football-fighters-get-revenge-against-quad-city.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=23 July 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards would face off against the Sioux Falls Storm in the Western Conference Championship. The Fighters would falter with Edwards throwing three picks to six touchdowns (four rushing, two passing). Frisco would fall one point shy in the 55–54 loss, ending their season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters fall short, end year with 1-point loss to Sioux Falls |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/202...nd-year-with-1-point-loss-to-sioux-falls.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=30 July 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards lead the league in completions (225), pass attempts (356), passing yards (2,600), and rushing touchdowns (49).<ref>{{cite web |title=2023 Football - Overall Statistics - Indoor Football League |url=https://goifl.com/stats.aspx?path=football&year=2023 |website=GoIFL.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> On August 3, Edwards was named the IFL's Most Valuable Player for the 2023 season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Tyler |title=FIGHTERS QB TJ EDWARDS WINS IFL MVP |url=https://goifl.com/news/2023/8/3/football-fighters-qb-tj-edwards-wins-ifl-mvp.aspx |website=GoIFL.com |date=3 August 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> He was also a First Team All-IFL selection.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Tyler |title=IFL ANNOUNCES 2023 ALL-IFL FIRST TEAM OFFENSE |url=https://goifl.com/news/2023/7/28/football-ifl-announces-2023-all-ifl-first-team-offense.aspx |website=GoIFL.com |date=28 July 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>
===San Antonio Brahmas===
On August 10, 2023, Edwards was claimed by the [[San Antonio Brahmas]] of the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]] in the [[2024 XFL season#Draft|2024 "rights claim" draft]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Larsen |first1=James |title=San Antonio Brahmas Acquire Rights To Six XFL Prospects |url=https://xflnewsroom.com/column/san-antonio-brahmas-acquire-rights-to-six-xfl-prospects/ |website=XFLNewsRoom.com |date=10 August 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>
===Frisco Fighters (second stint)===
On February 8, 2024, it was announced that Edwards had re-signed with Frisco for the [[2024 Indoor Football League season|2024 season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Frisco Fighters Re-sign Quarterback TJ Edwards |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/2024/2/8/untitled-story.aspx |website=friscofighters.com |access-date=13 April 2024}}</ref>
==IFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| style="background:#ff0; width:3em;"|
| [[Indoor Football League Most Valuable Player Award|IFL Most Valuable Player]]
|-
| style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"|
| Led the league
|-
| style="width:3em;"| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}
===Regular season===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="3"| Games
! colspan="9"| Passing
! colspan="5"| Rushing
! colspan="2"| Sacks
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Record !! Cmp !! Att !! Pct !! Yds !! Y/A !! Lng !! TD !! Int !! Rtg !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Sck !! SckY !! Fum !! Lost
|-
! [[2021 Indoor Football League season|2021]]
! [[2021 Arizona Rattlers season|ARI]]
| 3 || 0 || — || 4 || 7 || 57.1 || 41 || '''8.2''' || 23 || 2 || 0 || -- || 4 || 0 || 0.0 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 13 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2022 Indoor Football League season|2022]]
! [[2022 Frisco Fighters season|FRI]]
| '''15''' || 9 || 8–1 || 112 || 169 || '''66.3''' || 1,340 || 7.9 || 44 || 22 || 5 || -- || 113 || 684 || '''6.1''' || 34 || 28 || 9 || '''55''' || 4 || 0
|-
! style="background:#ff0;| [[2023 Indoor Football League season|2023]]
! [[2023 Frisco Fighters season|FRI]]
| '''15''' || '''15''' || '''13–2''' || '''205''' || '''328''' || 62.5 || '''2,286''' || 7.0 || '''49''' || '''33''' || '''7''' || -- || '''163''' || '''722''' || 4.4 || '''35''' || '''42''' || '''10''' || 48 || '''6''' || '''4'''
|-
! [[2024 Indoor Football League season|2024]]
! [[2024 Frisco Fighters season|FRI]]
| 2 || 2 || 2–0 || 16 || 24 || 66.7 || 107 || 4.5 || 29 || 2 || 1 || -- || 28 || 118 || 4.2 || 29 || 7 || 4 || 24 || 1 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| Career !! 35 !! 26 !! 23–3 !! 337 !! 528 !! 63.8 !! 3,774 !! 7.2 !! 49 !! 59 !! 13 !! -- !! 308 !! 1,524 !! 5.0 !! 35 !! 78 !! 24 !! 140 !! 11 !! 4
|}
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| current_team = Frisco Fighters
| position = [[Quarterback]]
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|03|09|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Garland, Texas]], U.S.
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| college = [[Southwest Baptist University|Southwest Baptist]] (2015–2017)<br />[[University of Indianapolis|Indianapolis]] (2019)
| undraftedyear = 2020
| pastteams =
* [[FCF Beasts]] ([[2021 Fan Controlled Football season|2021]])
* [[Arizona Rattlers]] ({{IFL Year|2021}})
* [[Frisco Fighters]] ({{IFL Year|2022|2023}})
* [[San Antonio Brahmas]] ([[2024 XFL season|2024]])*
* Frisco Fighters ({{IFL Year|2024}}–present)
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* Second-team All-GLVC (2017)
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'''Trent Edwards II''' (born March 9, 1997) is an [[American football]] [[quarterback]] for the [[Frisco Fighters]] of the [[Indoor Football League]] (IFL). He played [[college football]] for [[Southwest Baptist Bearcats football|Southwest Baptist]] and the [[Indianapolis Greyhounds football|University of Indianapolis]]. Edwards has had a lot of success in indoor football leagues, winning the [[Indoor Football League Most Valuable Player Award|IFL Most Valuable Player]] in 2023.
==Early life==
Edwards was enrolled at [[Lakeview Centennial High School]] in [[Garland, Texas]]. He committed to play at [[Southwest Baptist Bearcats football|Southwest Baptist]].<ref>{{cite web |title=SBU Football Signs 29 to Play for the Bearcats in 2015 |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/2015/2/4/FB_0204152553.aspx |website=Southwest Baptist University Athletics |publisher=SBU Bearcats Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref>
==College career==
===Southwest Baptist===
====2015: Freshman season====
Edwards entered the first season with the [[Southwest Baptist Bearcats football|Bearcats]] as the starter. In his first game, on September 3, 2015, against #24 [[Grand Valley State Lakers football|Grand Valley State]], he threw for 239 yards and two touchdowns as well as rushing for 52 yards and a touchdown in a 36–28 loss.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football has Strong Second Half Performance, but Comes up Short in 36-28 Loss at #24 Grand Valley State |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/2015/9/3/FB_0903154429.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> In the second game of the season, against #21 [[Friends Falcons|Friends]], Edwards rushed for 156 yards and three rushing touchdowns on top of his 121 passing yards and his lone passing touchdown in a 52–0 win.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Dominates in 52-0 Victory over #21 Friends |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/2015/9/12/FB_0912150432.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> In the final game of the season, against [[Lincoln (Pennsylvania) Lions|Lincoln]], he threw for 279 yards and had six total touchdowns, five in the air while one was on the ground, in a 62–19 win.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Closes Out Season with 62-19 Victory over Lincoln |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/2015/11/14/FB_1114153439.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards finished the season playing in all ten games finishing 146-for-267 through the air with 2,304 yards, and 21 touchdowns to only four interceptions. He also finished the season with 147 rushing attempts for 479 and eight rushing touchdowns. On November 19, Edwards was selected as the [[Great Lakes Valley Conference]] Freshman of the Year.<ref name="Freshman of the Year">{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=McBee, Jenkins, Edwards II Highlight 14 All-GLVC Honorees |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/2015/11/19/FB_1118153421.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref>
====2016: Sophomore season====
In the second game of the 2016 season, Edwards was awarded GLVC Offensive Player of the Week for a 360-yard, four-total touchdown performance against [[Tarleton State Texans football|Tarleton State]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU's TJ Edwards Named GLVC Offensive Player of the Week |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...-named-glvc-offensive-player-of-the-week.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> A week later, Edwards and the Bearcats took down the defending GLVC champions in the [[Indianapolis Greyhounds football|Indianapolis Greyhounds]]. During the game, he had 241 passing yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Takes Down Defending GLVC Champion Indianapolis 41-37 |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...fending-glvc-champion-indianapolis-41-37.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> After a 37–20 victory over the [[Quincy Hawks]], SBU received the most votes in school history for the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll (37). They also tied a school record for the best starts in school history with a record of 4–0 (1986 & 1987).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Receives Most Votes in School History in AFCA Coaches Poll |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...s-in-school-history-in-afca-coaches-poll.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> A week later, Edwards passed for 315 yards and five touchdowns to beat the [[McKendree Bearcats]], 35–7. This win would mark the best start in program history.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Rolls to 35-7 Victory over McKendree in Best Start in Program History |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...kendree-in-best-start-in-program-history.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> SBU earned their first NCAA National Ranking in program history when they were ranked #20 by the AFCA Division II Coaches Poll.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Earns First NCAA National Ranking in Program History |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...ncaa-national-ranking-in-program-history.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards was given his second GLVC Offensive Player of the Week Award for his performance.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU's TJ Edwards Named GLVC Offensive Player of the Week |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...-named-glvc-offensive-player-of-the-week.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> Against the [[Saint Joseph's Hawks]], Edwards passed for 330 yards and four touchdowns as well as 96 rushing yards and three more rushing touchdowns. He would earn his third GLVC Offensive Player of the Week Award of the season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU's TJ Edwards Named GLVC Offensive Player of the Week |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...-named-glvc-offensive-player-of-the-week.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> On October 29, he would lead the Bearcats to their program-best 8th win of the season against the [[Missouri S&T Miners]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=No. 25 Bearcats Pick up Program Record 8th Win in 45-22 Victory over Missouri S&T |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...th-win-in-45-22-victory-over-missouris-t.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> On November 12, Edwards broke the GLVC and the SBU record for single-season passing touchdowns. The same night the Bearcats claimed the GLVC title.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Claims GLVC Title in 50-12 Rout of Lincoln |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...aims-glvc-title-in-50-12-rout-of-lincoln.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> On November 17, Edwards was named GLVC Offensive Player of the Year and became the youngest player in GLVC history to win the award. He also earned a First-Team All-GLVC selection.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=TJ Edwards Named Offensive POY to Highlight SBU's 19 All-GLVC Honoree's |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...-to-highlight-sbus-19-all-glvc-honoree-s.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> After finishing the regular season with a 10–1 record, SBU was given a #17 ranking and made the first round of the [[2016 NCAA Division II football season#Super Regional Four|2016 NCAA Division II Football Championship postseason in the Super Regional Four]]. They were slated to play #21 [[Colorado Mines Orediggers|Colorado Mines]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=No. 17 Football to Host No. 21 Colorado School of Mines in Opening Round of NCAA Playoffs |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...-mines-in-opening-round-of-ncaa-playoffs.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards passed for 230 yards and one touchdown in the 63–35 loss against the Miners, finishing the season 10–2.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=No. 17 SBU Football Falls to Colorado School of Mines 63-35 to Close out Season |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...chool-of-mines-63-35-to-close-out-season.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards broke two school records during the 2016 season. His first was passing touchdowns in a season (34) and the second was consecutive games with a passing touchdown (22).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football Sets 28 Records During Historic 2016 Season |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...ts-26-record-during-historic-2016-season.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref> On January 20, 2017, Edwards was named to the Don Hansen Third-Team All-Super Region 4 Team.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Weseloh |first1=Jeff |title=SBU Football has 10 Named to the Don Hansen All-Super Region 4 Team |url=https://www.sbubearcats.com/news/20...o-the-don-hansen-all-super-region-4-team.aspx |website=SBU Athletics |access-date=25 August 2023}}</ref>
====2017: Junior season====
The 2017 season would prove to be Edwards' final season with the Bearcats. On November 16, 2017, Edwards threw for 390 yards and three touchdowns. He was named GLVC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance.<ref>{{cite web |title=TJ Edwards (10/16/2017) - Athletic Awards |url=https://glvcsports.com/awards.aspx?aow=2460 |website=GLVCSports.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards finished the season passing for 2,730 yards, 23 touchdowns, five interceptions, and 118 rushing attempts for 280 yards and four touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web |title=2017 Football - Overall Statistics - Great Lakes Valley Conferences |url=https://glvcsports.com/stats.aspx?path=football&year=2017 |website=GLVCSports.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>
===Indianapolis===
====2019: Senior season====
After transferring to [[Dallas College|Dallas County Community College]] and sitting out the 2018 season, Edwards transferred to the [[Indianapolis Greyhounds|University of Indianapolis]] for the 2019 season. In his first game, Edwards had 17 completions for 221 yards and two touchdowns to help the Greyhounds beat [[Ashland University]], 24–9.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thorpe |first1=Ryan |title=Hounds Deliver Comeback Win in Battle of Ranked Squads |url=https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/20...-comeback-win-in-battle-of-ranked-squads.aspx |website=Athletics.UIndy.edu |date=5 September 2019 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards was awarded his first GLVC Offensive Player of the Week Award of the season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thorpe |first1=Ryan |title=Edwards, Parsons Take Home Initial GLVC Weekly Honors |url=https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/20...ons-take-home-initial-glvc-weekly-honors.aspx |website=Athletics.UIndy.edu |date=9 September 2019 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Against [[McKendree College]], Edwards became the GLVC career-leader in passing yards and total yards in a 63–21 blowout.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thorpe |first1=Ryan |title=Football Hangs 63 on McKendree in Lopsided Win |url=https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/2019/9/21/football-hangs-63-on-mckendree-in-lopsided-win.aspx |website=Athletics.UIndy.edu |date=21 September 2019 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> During UIndy's senior day against [[Lake Erie College]], Edwards caught a 58-yard touchdown pass from [[wide receiver]], Ryan Topper, in a 70–6 win.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thorpe |first1=Ryan |title=Football Caps Senior Day, Regular Season With One-Sided Win |url=https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/20...or-day-regular-season-with-one-sided-win.aspx |website=Athletics.UIndy.edu |date=16 November 2019 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> On November 21, Edwards was given an honorable mention All-GLVC.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thorpe |first1=Ryan |title=Hounds Garner League-Best 20 All-GLVC Nods |url=https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/2019/11/21/football-hounds-garner-league-best-20-all-glvc-nods.aspx |website=Athletics.UIndy.edu |date=21 November 2019 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> In their first-round playoff game against [[Central Missouri Mules football|Central Missouri]], Edwards had 17 completions for 200 yards and two touchdowns, but they would fall 37–27 to end Edwards career.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Thorpe |first1=Ryan |title=Hounds Fall in Playoff Opener at UCM |url=https://athletics.uindy.edu/news/2019/11/23/football-hounds-fall-in-playoff-opener-at-ucm.aspx |website=Athletics.UIndy.edu |date=23 November 2019 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>
===College statistics===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Season
! colspan="3"| Games
! colspan="8"| Passing
! colspan="5"| Rushing
|-
! GP !! GS !! Record !! Cmp !! Att !! Pct !! Yds !! Avg !! TD !! Int !! Rtg !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! TD
|-
! colspan="16" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Southwest Baptist Bearcats}}"| Southwest Baptist Bearcats
|-
! [[2015 NCAA Division II football season|2015]]
| 10 || 10 || 4–6 || 146 || 267 || 54.7 || 2,304 || 8.6 || 21 || 4 || 150.1 || 147 || 479 || 3.3 || 8
|-
! [[2016 NCAA Division II football season|2016]]
| '''12''' || '''12''' || '''10–2''' || '''257''' || '''403''' || '''63.8''' || '''3,242''' || 8.1 || '''34''' || '''7''' || 155.7 || '''154''' || '''685''' || 4.5 || '''10'''
|-
! [[2017 NCAA Division II football season|2017]]
| 10 || 10 || 5–5 || 225 || 361 || 62.3 || 2,730 || 7.6 || 23 || 5 || 144.1 || 118 || 280 || 2.4 || 4
|-
! colspan="16" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Indianapolis Greyhounds}}"| Indianapolis Greyhounds
|-
! [[2019 NCAA Division II football season|2019]]
| 11 || 11 || 9–2 || 162 || 261 || 62.1 || 2,392 || '''9.2''' || 23 || 4 || '''165.1''' || 79 || 407 || '''5.2''' || 7
|-
! Career !! 43 !! 43 !! 28–15 !! 790 !! 1,292 !! 61.2 !! 10,668 !! 8.3 !! 101 !! 20 !! 153.2 !! 498 !! 1,851 !! 3.7 !! 29
|}
==Professional career==
===FCF Beasts===
During the 2021 offseason, Edwards signed with the [[Fan Controlled Football|Fan Controlled Football League]] (FCF).<ref>{{cite web |last1=Davis |first1=Josh |title=PRE-DRAFT RUNDOWN WEEK 1 |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/pre-draft-rundown-week-1/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> During the Week 1 draft, he was selected to the [[FCF Beasts]] as their backup to [[Quinton Flowers]]. Edwards finished the game against the [[FCF Zappers]] with 96 rushing yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Davis |first1=Josh |title=FCF WEEK ONE RECAP: BEASTS VS. ZAPPERS |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-week-one-recap-beasts-vs-zappers/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> The Beasts again took Edwards, this time with the 12th pick in the Week 2 draft.<ref>{{cite web |title=FCF WEEK 2 DRAFT RECAP |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-week-2-draft-recap/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards was again the QB2 for their Week 2 game against the [[FCF Wild Aces]]. He finished the game going 5-for-6 passing with 56 yards, as well as five rushes for 36 yards and the game-winning touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Davis |first1=Josh |title=FCF WEEK TWO RECAP: WILD ACES VS. BEASTS |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/beasts-vs-wild-aces-week-2-recap/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Going into the Week 3 draft, Edwards was franchise-tagged by the Beasts.<ref>{{cite web |title=WEEK 3 – FCF DRAFT RECAP |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/week-3-fcf-draft-recap/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards had his first interception against the [[FCF Glacier Boyz]]. The Beast would win 28–22.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Davis |first1=Josh |title=FCF WEEK THREE RECAP: BEASTS VS. GLACIER BOYZ |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-week-three-recap-beasts-vs-glacier-boyz/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> In their Week 4 matchup against the Zappers, Edwards finished 5-for-5 with 125 yards and a touchdown through the air, while he had two attempts for 11 yards on the ground. The Beasts would lose their first game and finish the season 3–1.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Davis |first1=Josh |title=FCF WEEK 4 RECAP: BEASTS |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-week-4-recap-beasts/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> The Beasts were awarded the one-seed for the FCF playoffs and matched up with the Glacier Boyz. The Beasts would fall in the first round and end their season with a 38–20 loss.<ref>{{cite web |title=FCF SEASON V1.0: WEEK FIVE GAME SUMMARY |url=https://news.fcf.io/2021/fcf-season-v1-0-week-five-game-summary/ |website=FCF.io |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards finished the season 19-for-29 (65.5%) for 280 yards, and three touchdowns to two interceptions with 197 rushing yards on 16 attempts and three rushing touchdowns.
===Arizona Rattlers===
Edwards signed with the [[Arizona Rattlers]] of the [[Indoor Football League]] (IFL) for the [[2021 Indoor Football League season|2021 season]]. Edwards "*****" his first action against the [[Northern Arizona Wranglers]] on July 10, 2021, finishing the game 3-for-3, 39 yards, and two touchdowns. He also rushed for another score.<ref>{{cite web |title= RATTLERS TOO MUCH FOR WRANGLERS AT HOME, 62-19 |url=https://goifl.com/news/2021/7/10/general-rattlers-too-much-for-wranglers-at-home-62-19.aspx |website=GoIFL.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards finished the season playing in only three games going 3-for-7 passing (57.1%) for 41 yards and two touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web |title=2021 Arizona Rattlers Football - Overall Statistics |url=https://goifl.com/teamstats.aspx?path=football&year=2021&school=ari#player-stats |website=GoIFL.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>
===Frisco Fighters===
====2022 season====
On January 4, 2022, Edwards signed with the [[Frisco Fighters]] of the Indoor Football League (IFL).<ref>{{cite web |title=FRISCO FIGHTERS ADD QUARTERBACK TJ EDWARDS TO SQUAD |url=https://goifl.com/news/2022/1/4/football-frisco-fighters-add-quarterback-tj-edwards-to-squad.aspx |website=GoIFL.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards sat behind [[Blake Sims]] to begin the season, but he "*****" his first start against the [[Duke City Gladiators]]. He went 9-for-12 earning 112 yards and a touchdown. He also added ten rushing attempts for 58 yards and three touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters jump on Gladiators early in 52-point win |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/202...jump-on-gladiators-early-in-52-point-win.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=7 May 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> In his second start against the [[Tulsa Oilers]], Edwards had 20 completions for 215 yards and four touchdowns as well as 21 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=And the Beat Goes On: Frisco downs Tulsa to remain undefeated |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/202...frisco-downs-tulsa-to-remain-undefeaterd.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=13 May 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>
Edwards finished the regular season with an 8–1 record as the Frisco starter and led them to first place finish in the Eastern Conference. He made his playoff debut against the [[Quad City Steamwheelers]] finishing with 226 total yards and seven total touchdowns to win, 57–29.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters get revenge against Quad City |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/2023/7/23/football-fighters-get-revenge-against-quad-city.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=23 July 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> This success would not follow Edwards into his second-round matchup against the [[Sioux Falls Storm]]. He finished the game with 131 passing yards, two touchdowns, and three interceptions. Frisco would lose, 45–44.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters fall short, end year with 1-point loss to Sioux Falls |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/202...nd-year-with-1-point-loss-to-sioux-falls.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=30 July 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards finished the 2022 season passing for 1,481 yards earning 26 touchdowns and five interceptions as well as 126 rushing attempts for 759 yards and 28 touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web |title=2022 Frisco Fighters Football - Overall Statistics |url=https://goifl.com/teamstats.aspx?path=football&year=2022&school=frisco#player-stats |website=GoIFL.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>
====2023: IFL MVP====
On September 20, 2022, Edwards re-signed with the Fighters for the [[2023 Indoor Football League season|2023 season]] after finishing 9–1 as a starter the previous year.<ref>{{cite web |title=FIGHTERS RE-SIGN QUARTERBACK TJ EDWARDS |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/2022/9/20/football-fighters-re-sign-quarterback-tj-edwards.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=20 September 2022 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards earned Week 1 Offensive Player of the Week after he finished with 138 passing yards, 79 rushing yards, and seven total touchdowns (six rushing, one passing) in a 76–30 win over the [[Green Bay Blizzard]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters go off in a 76-30 win against Green Bay |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/202...-go-off-in-a-76-30-win-against-green-bay.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=19 March 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=IFL ANNOUNCES WEEK ONE PLAYERS OF THE WEEK |url=https://goifl.com/news/2023/3/23/football-ifl-announces-week-one-players-of-the-week.aspx |website=GoIFL.com |date=23 March 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Against the Duke City Gladiators, Edwards again shined in the win with two passing and three rushing touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters pull away from Gladiators late in 60-55 win |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/202...l-away-from-gladiators-late-in-60-55-win.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=2 April 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> A week later, against the [[Massachusetts Pirates]], Edwards had another six touchdown performance, this time with four rushing and two passing, in the 56–39 win.<ref>{{cite web |title=Football vs MASSACHUSETTS PIRATES on 4/15/2023 |url=https://friscofighters.com/sports/football/stats/2023/massachusetts-pirates/boxscore/48 |website=FriscoFighters.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> After starting the season 7–0, the Fighters were handed their first lose to the eventual champions in the [[Bay Area Panthers]]. During the game, Edwards had 121 yards on the ground, 161 through the air, and seven total touchdowns (five rushing, two passing). Despite his performance, the Panthers won, 62–55.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Panthers Throw Water on Fighters' Hot Start |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/2023/5/22/football-panthers-throw-water-on-fighters-hot-start.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=20 May 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Against the [[San Diego Strike Force]] a week later, Edwards had a career-high, eight touchdowns (five rushing, three passing), while also having 191 passing yards.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters get back in win column against San Diego |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/202...get-back-in-win-column-against-san-diego.aspx |website=FriscoFighter.com |date=27 May 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> He earned his second Offensive Player of the Week nod of the season for this performance.<ref>{{cite web |title=IFL ANNOUNCES WEEK ELEVEN PLAYERS OF THE WEEK |url=https://goifl.com/news/2023/6/1/football-ifl-announces-week-eleven-players-of-the-week.aspx |website=GoIFL.com |date=June 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards then had a four-game streak of 5+ touchdown performances, starting with his 72–58 loss to the Pirates and ending with his 45–38 revenge game against the Panthers.
The Fighters ended the season on a five-game win streak, finishing with a 13–2 record. In their round-one matchup against the Quad City Steamwheelers, Edwards had 183 passing yards, four passing touchdowns, 43 rushing yards, and three rushing touchdowns. The Fighters would move on, winning 57–29.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters get revenge against Quad City |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/2023/7/23/football-fighters-get-revenge-against-quad-city.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=23 July 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards would face off against the Sioux Falls Storm in the Western Conference Championship. The Fighters would falter with Edwards throwing three picks to six touchdowns (four rushing, two passing). Frisco would fall one point shy in the 55–54 loss, ending their season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Brendan |title=Fighters fall short, end year with 1-point loss to Sioux Falls |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/202...nd-year-with-1-point-loss-to-sioux-falls.aspx |website=FriscoFighters.com |date=30 July 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> Edwards lead the league in completions (225), pass attempts (356), passing yards (2,600), and rushing touchdowns (49).<ref>{{cite web |title=2023 Football - Overall Statistics - Indoor Football League |url=https://goifl.com/stats.aspx?path=football&year=2023 |website=GoIFL.com |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> On August 3, Edwards was named the IFL's Most Valuable Player for the 2023 season.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Tyler |title=FIGHTERS QB TJ EDWARDS WINS IFL MVP |url=https://goifl.com/news/2023/8/3/football-fighters-qb-tj-edwards-wins-ifl-mvp.aspx |website=GoIFL.com |date=3 August 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref> He was also a First Team All-IFL selection.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Howe |first1=Tyler |title=IFL ANNOUNCES 2023 ALL-IFL FIRST TEAM OFFENSE |url=https://goifl.com/news/2023/7/28/football-ifl-announces-2023-all-ifl-first-team-offense.aspx |website=GoIFL.com |date=28 July 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>
===San Antonio Brahmas===
On August 10, 2023, Edwards was claimed by the [[San Antonio Brahmas]] of the [[XFL (2020)|XFL]] in the [[2024 XFL season#Draft|2024 "rights claim" draft]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Larsen |first1=James |title=San Antonio Brahmas Acquire Rights To Six XFL Prospects |url=https://xflnewsroom.com/column/san-antonio-brahmas-acquire-rights-to-six-xfl-prospects/ |website=XFLNewsRoom.com |date=10 August 2023 |access-date=28 August 2023}}</ref>
===Frisco Fighters (second stint)===
On February 8, 2024, it was announced that Edwards had re-signed with Frisco for the [[2024 Indoor Football League season|2024 season]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Frisco Fighters Re-sign Quarterback TJ Edwards |url=https://friscofighters.com/news/2024/2/8/untitled-story.aspx |website=friscofighters.com |access-date=13 April 2024}}</ref>
==IFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| style="background:#ff0; width:3em;"|
| [[Indoor Football League Most Valuable Player Award|IFL Most Valuable Player]]
|-
| style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"|
| Led the league
|-
| style="width:3em;"| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}
===Regular season===
{|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="3"| Games
! colspan="9"| Passing
! colspan="5"| Rushing
! colspan="2"| Sacks
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Record !! Cmp !! Att !! Pct !! Yds !! Y/A !! Lng !! TD !! Int !! Rtg !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Sck !! SckY !! Fum !! Lost
|-
! [[2021 Indoor Football League season|2021]]
! [[2021 Arizona Rattlers season|ARI]]
| 3 || 0 || — || 4 || 7 || 57.1 || 41 || '''8.2''' || 23 || 2 || 0 || -- || 4 || 0 || 0.0 || 2 || 1 || 1 || 13 || 0 || 0
|-
! [[2022 Indoor Football League season|2022]]
! [[2022 Frisco Fighters season|FRI]]
| '''15''' || 9 || 8–1 || 112 || 169 || '''66.3''' || 1,340 || 7.9 || 44 || 22 || 5 || -- || 113 || 684 || '''6.1''' || 34 || 28 || 9 || '''55''' || 4 || 0
|-
! style="background:#ff0;| [[2023 Indoor Football League season|2023]]
! [[2023 Frisco Fighters season|FRI]]
| '''15''' || '''15''' || '''13–2''' || '''205''' || '''328''' || 62.5 || '''2,286''' || 7.0 || '''49''' || '''33''' || '''7''' || -- || '''163''' || '''722''' || 4.4 || '''35''' || '''42''' || '''10''' || 48 || '''6''' || '''4'''
|-
! [[2024 Indoor Football League season|2024]]
! [[2024 Frisco Fighters season|FRI]]
| 2 || 2 || 2–0 || 16 || 24 || 66.7 || 107 || 4.5 || 29 || 2 || 1 || -- || 28 || 118 || 4.2 || 29 || 7 || 4 || 24 || 1 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| Career !! 35 !! 26 !! 23–3 !! 337 !! 528 !! 63.8 !! 3,774 !! 7.2 !! 49 !! 59 !! 13 !! -- !! 308 !! 1,524 !! 5.0 !! 35 !! 78 !! 24 !! 140 !! 11 !! 4
|}
==References==
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