Big Edd

Big Edd

Free agent
Position:	Defensive Tackle
Personal information
Born:	(2000-02-04)February 4, 2000 (aged 63) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:	310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
High school:	Baldwin High School
College:	Pittsburgh
Career history
Roster status:	Active
Player stats at ISFL.net

Big Edd (born February 4, 2000) is an American football defensive tackle for the Dallas Birddogs of the National Simulation Football League (). He played college football for Pittsburgh (PITT) and has declared his intent to enter the professional ranks next season.

Early years

"A native of Pittsburgh, Edd grew up as one of three children in a working-class family in the city's Baldwin neighborhood. His father Bigg, whose football career ended due to a patellar fracture suffered while playing at Norfolk State, introduced Edd to strength training when he was 12, seeking to provide more structure in his son's life. Edd himself would later admit that he was "lazy as a kid". By age 14, he and his father woke up at 4:30 am and almost immediately proceeded to work out for nearly two hours in the basement gym that Bigg installed in the family home.

Edd attended Baldwin High School, where he played high school football for head coach Tupac. He was selected first team All-State Class AAAA in each of his final two seasons, and compiled 63 tackles, 15 tackles for loss, and 11 sacks as a senior. He also started at offensive guard.

Considered a four-star prospect by Rivals.com, he was rated as the 37th best defensive tackle in the nation. He committed to hometown Pittsburgh over other scholarship offers from LSU, Oklahoma, Alabama, and Florida.

College career

As a true freshman Edd recorded 11 tackles, including three for loss, and two sacks. As a sophomore, Edd moved into the starting lineup, and turned in a breakout campaign. He recorded 47 tackles, including 16 for loss, 11 sacks and one forced fumble, and was named a first-team All-Big East selection. As a junior, he recorded 64 tackles, including 18.5 for loss, 5.5 sacks, and one forced fumble, earning another first-team All-Big East honor. In his senior season, he became one of the most productive defensive players in the entire NCAA, posting 59 tackles, including a career best 28.5 for loss, 11 sacks, and four forced fumbles. He was named the ACC Defensive Player of the Year and was a unanimous All-American.

College career statistics

Big Edd			Defense
Team	GP	Tackles	For Loss	Sacks	Int	FF
2010	Pittsburgh	11	3.0	2.0	0	0
2011	Pittsburgh	45	16.0	11.0	0	1
2012	Pittsburgh	64	18.5	5.5	0	1
2013	Pittsburgh	59	28.5	11.0	0	4
Total		52	181	66.0	29.5	0	6

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Ht	Wt	40‑yd dash	20‑ss	3‑cone	Vert jump	Broad	BP	Wonderlic
6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)	310 lb (141 kg)	4.4 s	4.29 s	7.05 s	32 in (0.81 m)	1 ft 0 in (0.30 m)	36 reps	37

Season 21

Big Edd awaited the day that he would get the opportunity to hear his name called on draft night. That day came to reality when the Dallas Birddogs chose to select Edd in the S21 draft with pick number 155. That pick, along with a few others, was received in a trade that was not thought about too much at the time. Although, Edd surged into the spotlight numbers that no other defensive tackle could keep up with. Edd made his debut in the DSFL in a game against the other fellow expansion team. Despite the disappointing loss, Edd claimed that "[he] and the and Dallas Birddogs were just getting started. The league better prepare for the Birddog wraith." Edd kept his promise as he continued to post great numbers. It was not until Week 6 that Edd would finally get his first name. Subsequently, in a Week 9 matchup against the Minnesota Greyducks, Edd bull-rushed his way passed the offensive guard and sacked the opposing quarterback for safety ultimately clinching the game and getting one game closer to the playoffs. Edd and the Birddogs felt they were on top of the world as they controlled their destiny going into a tough Week 11 matchup with the Kansas City Coyotes. A win in Kansas City would pretty seal the deal on clinching a playoff spot. Unfortunately, things did not go as planned and Big Edd and the Dallas Birddogs were unable to win a single game. They finished the season on a four game losing streak and as a result failed to clinch a playoff spot.

Achievements and records

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Dallas Birddogs
Season			Tackles					Interceptions						Fumbles
Year	GP	GS	Total	Sack	TFL	Safety	Int	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
S21	14	14	52	3.0	1	1	–	–	0.0	–	–	0	0	0	0
Orange County Otters
Season			Tackles					Interceptions						Fumbles
Year	GP	GS	Total	Sack	TFL	Safety	Int	Yds	Avg	Lng	TD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
S22	13	14	28	4.0	6	0	–	–	0.0	–	–	0	0	0	0