Mario
Edwards Jr..
Mario
Edwards Jr..
Florida State· 6'3"· 279 lb· 4.76s 40
The Raiders' scheme emphasized a one-gap 3-4 penetrating front, focusing on quick penetration and disruption.
Year 1 rotational 3-4 DE, with potential to develop into an impactful starter due to his blend of strength and quickness.
A passive, two-gap 3-4 system that emphasizes holding the point of attack over disruptive penetration.
Edwards's explosiveness and size align well with the Raiders' preferred one-gap penetration scheme, allowing him to play to his strengths.
Selected #35 overall in Round 2 of the 2015 NFL Draft by Oakland Raiders out of Florida State.
— — — positional median (p50)
- 40 yd
- 4.76sp50
- Vertical
- 32.5inp50
- Broad jump
- 120inp50
- Three-cone
- 7.44sp50
- Shuttle
- 4.55sp50
- Bench
- 32repp50
| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Florida State | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Florida State | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | — | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
Mario Edwards Jr. played nine seasons in the NFL, primarily as a rotational defensive lineman for multiple teams including the Raiders, Giants, Saints, Bears, and Jaguars. He provided depth and occasional starts, contributing as a pass rusher and run defender.