Daijun Edwards

Sevarian Daijun Edwards (born April 11, 2001) is an American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Early life
Edwards attended Colquitt County High School in Norman Park, Georgia. In Edwards high school career, he rushed for 4,327 yards and 62 touchdowns on 690 carries, while also bringing in 69 receptions for 748 yards and two touchdowns. Edwards set the Colquitt County's record for career rushing yards and rushing touchdowns during his career. Edwards committed to play college football at the University of Georgia over Florida State.

College career
In the 2020 regular season finale, Edwards had a breakout game rushing for 103 yards and his first career touchdown, as he helped the Bulldogs beat Missouri. Edwards finished the 2020 season with 218 yards and a touchdown on 37 carries, while also catching one pass for three yards. In week four of the 2021 season, Edwards rushed for a touchdown and forced a fumble in a 62–0 win over Vanderbilt. Edwards finished the 2021 season with 215 yards and three touchdowns on 49 carries, while also bringing in two receptions for 42 yards. In the 2021 season Edwards helped guide the Georgia Bulldogs to a national championship win. In week six of the 2022 season, Edwards rushed for 83 yards and three touchdowns as he helped Georgia beat Auburn. In week nine, Edwards rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns as he helped the Bulldogs beat Florida. Edwards finished the 2022 season as his best, rushing 140 times for 769 yards and seven touchdowns, while also hauling in 14 receptions for 101 yards. Edwards would again help guide the Bulldogs to consecutive national championships in back to back years.

Professional career
Edwards signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2024.