Edwards’ vertical jump (38.5 inches) was tied for fourth with two of the other 24 running backs. He did not participate in the broad jump, the three-cone drill, nor the 20-yard shuttle, which appeared to be his plan entering the combine.

After running an impressive 4.44 40-yard dash on Saturday, Michigan football running back Donovan Edwards is back at it on Sunday. The four-year Wolverine now s

Donovan Edwards once predicted he would go down as one of the greatest running backs ever. Now former Michigan football player just wants an NFL shot.

Michigan Wolverines running back Donovan Edwards runs the 40-yard dash at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

On Saturday, four-year running back, Donovan Edwards, ran the 40-yard dash at the NFL combine and he impressed. Speed was never Edward's downfall when he played

Michigan’s Donovan Edwards appeared to be on the verge of stardom after a breakout sophomore season in 2022. With Blake Corum sidelined for the last three games, Edwards shined in a featured role, rushing for 216 yards against Ohio State,

Edwards finished his Michigan career with 2,251 yards rushing, 797 yards receiving and 23 total touchdowns before preparing for April’s NFL Draft. Edwards was coy when asked about meeting with various teams while at the combine. “Any team that drafts me will be a dream come true,” he said.

Watch the full on-field workout from Michigan Wolverines running back Donavan Edwards at the 2025 NFL Scouting Combine.

Running back Donovan Edwards, whose production was inconsistent at Michigan, had a strong showing at the combine. His 23 reps on the bench press (225 pounds) were the most of any running back this year. The NFL posted a video of Edwards “making quick work of the Duce Staley drill.”