Mario Edwards Jr. is an American football defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the National football league (NFL) .
Mario Edwards Jr. was born on 25th January, 1994 in Gautier, Mississippi. Mario Edwards Jr.’s father, Mario Edwards Sr. gave birth to him when he (Edwards Sr.) was still in High School.
Mario Edwards Jr. attended Prosper High School for his freshman and sophomore year, where he was a three-sport athlete; in football, basketball and track.
Where did Mario Edwards Jr. Go To College?
Mario Edwards Jr. attended the Florida State College. In Edwards Jr.’s true freshman year in Tallahassee, Edwards was initially projected to redshirt, but then forced into action due to the loss of Brandon Jenkins in week one.
Mario Edwards Jr. appeared in 11 games and made his first career start in the 2012 ACC Championship Game, replacing Cornellius Carradine. In that season, Mario Edwards Jr. had 17 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
However, as a sophomore in 2013, Edwards Jr. recorded 34 tackles, 3.5 sacks and an interception.
When was Mario Edwards Jr. Drafted?
Mario Edwards Jr. was drafted by the Oakland raiders in the second round (35th overall) during the 2015 NFL Draft.
What number is Mario Edwards?
Mario Edwards Jr. wears the jersey number 97 for the Chicago Bears.