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ESPN: Donovan Edwards looks impressive at Jets rookie camp

Originally posted on Michigan Wolverines on SI
By Chris Breiler | Last updated May 12, 2025 12:35 PM ET

It sounds like former Michigan running back Donovan Edwards is turning heads at the New York Jets rookie minicamp. Although Edwards didn't hear his name called during the 2025 NFL Draft, the Jets picked him up as a UDFA and may have landed a future big time contributor.

Over the weekend, ESPN's Rich Cimini said that Edwards was one of the players who caught his eye during minicamp.

"RB Donovan Edwards (UDFA) caught my eye. Got a ton of reps. Good hands, smooth out of the backfield. He should compete for a roster spot ."

Thoughts/observations from #Jets rookie camp:

* Definitely a different vibe under Aaron Glenn than the previous staff. Practices were more intense, and everyone participated, including draft picks. Previously, the draft picks were held out to prevent injuries.

* The latter…
— Rich Cimini (@RichCimini) May 10, 2025

But Cimini wasn't the only one who noticed Edwards making plays. Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic also pointed to Edwards as a guy who was standing out.

"Running back Donovan Edwards was the highest-rated player in the Jets’ UDFA class after a productive career at Michigan — and he flashed in Friday and Saturday’s practices too, showing some burst in the running game and making some plays as a pass-catcher. His path to the roster will be in the passing game and if he can contribute on special teams."

When it comes to the former Michigan RB, it would almost be more shocking to see Edwards not on an NFL roster prior to the 2025 season. The former five-star recruit obviously didn't have the type of collegiate career he was hoping for in Ann Arbor, but his film is still full of big-time plays in big-time moments.

In the right environment, Edwards certainly has the talent to become a meaningful contributor in the league. And if the reports coming out of Jets camp are accurate, he could get his first shot at doing that in New York.

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