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Dylan Edwards is a name associated with two prominent athletes, one in American college football and another in Australian professional rugby league. While both are named Dylan Edwards, they are distinct individuals with different birth dates, sports, and career paths.

Dylan Edwards (American College Football)

Dylan Edwards (born September 22, 2004) is an American college football running back ¹. He is currently playing for the Kansas Jayhawks ¹⁴.

Career Trajectory

Edwards' college football journey has involved transfers between universities:

• Colorado Buffaloes: He initially played for the Colorado Buffaloes ¹.
• Kansas State Wildcats: He then transferred to the Kansas State Wildcats ¹. During his time at Kansas State, he was recognized on several prestigious watch lists for the 2025 season, including the Maxwell Award, Doak Walker Award, and Paul Hornung Award ⁶. However, in early 2026, Kansas State confirmed that Edwards was no longer with the team ⁸. There were reports of an injury during a muffed punt during his time there ⁷.
• Kansas Jayhawks: Edwards subsequently transferred to the University of Kansas, joining the Jayhawks. The Kansas coaching staff had previously attempted to recruit him out of Derby High School ⁵. He is listed on the 2026 roster for the University of Kansas football team ⁴. For the 2025 season, he was also named to the Maxwell Award, Paul Hornung Award, and Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch Lists while at Kansas ⁴.

Key Achievements and Recognition

For the 2025 season, while at Kansas State and then Kansas, Dylan Edwards was recognized on several key preseason watch lists:

• Maxwell Award Preseason Watch List ⁴⁶
• Paul Hornung Award Preseason Watch List ⁴⁶
• Doak Walker Award Preseason Watch List ⁴⁶

Dylan Edwards (Australian Rugby League)

Dylan Edwards (born January 10, 1996) is an Australian professional rugby league footballer ³. He plays as a fullback for the Penrith Panthers in the National Rugby League (NRL) ³.

Career Highlights

Edwards also represents:

• New South Wales in the State of Origin series ³.
• Australia at an international level ³.