Upcoming Event: Football versus Southeast Missouri on September 5, 2026 at TBA
Iowa State University Athletics
2020 Football Roster
Jersey Number 31
Virdel Edwards II
- Position:
- Defensive Back
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- 205
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Plano, Texas
- High School:
- Prestonwood Christian
2020
Saw action in five games.
2019
Redshirted initial collegiate season.
High School
Chose Iowa State over Colorado, Purdue and Texas Tech … three-star recruit by 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … rated as a top-115 safety by 247Sports and as a top-115 cornerback by ESPN … three-year starter … all-state and all-district selection as a senior … posted 33 tackles, 2.0 TFL and an interception as a senior … also had a fumble recovery and six passes defended … returned a fumble for a TD and had two TD receptions in 2018 for a team that finished 9-3 … was injured throughout junior season … had 23 tackles and an interception as a sophomore … coached by Chris Cunningham.
Personal
Born Feb. 27, 2001 … son of Virdel and LaTrisa Edwards … animal ecology major.
TJ Otzelberger 12_19_25 interview
Friday, December 19
Jimmy Rogers Introductory Press Conference
Monday, December 08
Cyclone Express ISU at Oklahoma St 2025
Wednesday, December 03
Matt Campbell Signing Day Press Conference (2026 Class)
Wednesday, December 03
