Kirkston Edwards – DB – Columbus Lions

Kirkston in the News:

Training Camp Preview Part 3: What to Watch For

Columbus Lions Welcomes Kirkston

Draft Digest

Pro Highlight

College Highlight

Pro Day Results: @ Central Michigan University on 03/24/2010

40 Yard Dash: 4.48

Short Shuttle: 4.47

Three-Cone Drill: 7.06

Vertical Jump: 34 1/2 inch

Broad Jump: 10-foot-7

225lbs Bench Press: 12 Repetitions

100M: 10.7

200M: 21.5

College Career: Central Michigan University

Defensive Back (#31)

Played in 51 games for CMU, and the 2009 GMAC Bowl…

2009: Starter in all 13 games at cornerback. Leads the CMU secondary in tackles and tackles for loss . ranks third on the team in tackles . posted a season-high nine tackles at Western Michigan (10/17) and against Toledo (11/11) . Made five tackles, including two for a loss of yardage, against Eastern Michigan (10/10) . tallied six tackles and recovered a fumble at Bowling Green (10/24).

2008: Played in 12 games, starting seven at cornerback. Posted a career-high 11 tackles against Western Michigan (10/18) . Made five tackles, all solo, and intercepted a pass at Indiana (11/1). Interception at IU led to game-winning touchdown in the fourth quarter. Tallied at least five tackles in six different games.

2007: Appeared in 13 games, starting two. Credited with eight stops versus Toledo (9/8) . Made nine tackles, eight solo, against Purdue (9/15) . also collected nine tackles against Northern Illinois (9/29) . posted four tackles and a forced fumble at Clemson (10/20).

2006: Appeared in 13 games, primarily on special teams. Made three solo stops at Temple (11/4).

PREP: Two-year starter and three-year letterman. helped lead team to a 13-1 record and Class 6A state title as a senior.

PERSONAL: Picked CMU over Florida Atlantic and South Florida. Prep coach was Kevin Fleury. Son of Carlyon Edwards. Born Sept. 13, 1987 . majoring in management.