Four-Star RB Dylan Edwards commits to Colorado

Four-star running back Dylan Edwards of Derby (KS) High announced his commitment to Colorado Saturday afternoon.

The 5-foot-9, 165 pounder was previously committed to Notre Dame, before announcing his decommitment on Thursday.

Edwards on why he chose Colorado

“I’ve known coach Prime since I was 4 years old,” Edwards said. “He was actually my coach with my dad when I was younger. We are like family. I’m coming to make make big plays and to be the best All purpose player in the country.”

Dylan Edwards Scouting Summary

“Diminutive playmaker with game-breaking potential. A threat to score anytime he gets the ball in space,” On3’s Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote. “Has a smaller build for a running back prospect, checking in at a shade over 5-foot-8, 155 pounds the off-season prior to his senior year. A dominant runner and playmaker at the prep level, rushing for 2,603 yards, and 38 touchdowns while averaging a gaudy 12.5 yards per carry as a junior. Regularly rips off long runs, flashing outstanding burst to go with the speed to pull away once in the open field. Validated his play speed by winning the Fastest Man competition at Under Armour Future 50.”

“Uses his lateral agility to make defenders miss tackles in confined spaces. Also shows good field vision, often cutting back across the field. Makes plays in a variety of ways – as a traditional running back, on end arounds, as a receiver out of the backfield or split out wide. Also dangerous as a kick and punt returner. Does not play top competition in Kansas and is almost always the top athlete on the field. Will need to continue adding mass to sustain a sizable workload at the college level. Can also continue improving his ball skills.”

Edwards currently ranks as the No. 170 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four major recruiting services. He also tabs in as the No. 9 running back and the No. 2 player in the state of Kansas.