Four-Star RB Dylan Edwards commits to Notre Dame

Four-star running back Dylan Edwards of Derby (KS) High announced his commitment to Notre Dame Saturday morning. 

The 5-foot-9, 165 pounder chose the Fighting Irish over Kansas State, who he recently decommitted from, and Oregon.

Edwards on why he chose Notre Dame

“Coach Deland really kept his relationship with me as a player through most of my recruiting process,” Edwards said. “When he went to ND to be their running backs coach, I definitely was interested. I believe the plan Coach Rees and Freeman have for me also.”

Dylan Edwards as 4.3 speed and Notre Dame plans to utilize that in many ways

“They plan on me being a big playmaker guy,” Edwards said. “Can use me at running back, slot, kickoff and punt return. Just being an overall threat to defenses.”

Big expectations for Notre Dame

“I feel like now that coach Freeman took charge we could win the natty.”

Dylan Edwards Scouting Summary

“Diminutive playmaker with game-breaking potential,” On3’s Director of Scouting Charles Power wrote. “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.”

Dylan Edwards currently ranks as the No. 292 player in the On3 Consensus, a complete and equally weighted industry-generated average that accounts for all four recruiting sites. He also tabs in as the No.17 running back, and the No. 2 player in the state of Kansas.