WATCH: Notre Dame 4-star RB commit Dylan Edwards scores two touchdowns of 85 yards or longer

Derby (Kan.) four-star running back Dylan Edwards is one of the top running backs in the 2023 cycle. The Notre Dame commit demonstrated why against Wichita (Kan.) Bishop Carroll.

Edwards was back for a kickoff return and was in Bishop Carroll’s end zone seconds later. He took off down the left sideline and sprinted untouched for a 93-yard touchdown.

Notre Dame 4⭐️ RB commit Dylan Edwards takes this kickoff return to the house!https://t.co/aupwRorHuipic.twitter.com/rdCSKVtT6q

— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) September 17, 2022

It marked the continuation of a strong performance for the 5-foot-8, 155 pound tailback. In addition to the kickoff return, Edwards scored multiple rushing touchdowns, including an 85-yarder that gave Derby a 45-38 lead in the final minute.

Notre Dame 4⭐️ RB Dylan Edwards makes another big play! He goes 85 yards for the touchdown.https://t.co/aupwRorHuipic.twitter.com/Nzq31sNgRy

— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) September 17, 2022

Edwards is the No. 221 overall prospect and No. 12 running back in the 2023 cycle, according to the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that utilizes all four major recruiting media companies. He is also the No. 2 player in Kansas.

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The four-star was originally committed to Kansas State. However, he backed off his pledge to the Wildcats on July 29 and chose the Fighting Irish on Aug. 6. 

Edwards has an On3 NIL Valuation of $42K. The On3 NIL Valuation is an index that looks to set the standard market value for both high school and college-level athletes. The NIL valuation does not act as a tracker of the value of NIL deals an athlete has completed to date. It rather signifies an athlete’s value at a certain moment in time.

Dylan Edwards On3 Scouting Summary 

The following is the On3 Scouting Summary for Dylan Edwards:

“Diminutive playmaker with game-breaking potential. A threat to score anytime he gets the ball in space. 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.”