Indianapolis Colts' 2025 UDFA profiles: Tulane CB Johnathan Edwards
In addition to their eight draft picks, the Indianapolis Colts have also signed 15 undrafted rookies after the 2025 NFL draft to add to their 91-man offseason roster.
Just as we did with each of the eight draft selections, let's take a closer look at each of the Colts' UDFAs. Up next is Tulane cornerback Johnathan Edwards.
Johnathan Edwards profile
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College profile
Breaking down Indianapolis Colts' UDFA addition
After three seasons playing at the FCS level with Indiana State, Edwards made the jump in 2024 to the FBS and joined Tulane. In many respects, even with the step up in competition, Edwards had a career year in what was more of a rotational role. For his college career, Edwards appeared in 45 games.
According to PFF, on 26 targets, he allowed a completion rate of just 54% and only 8.6 yards per catch. Quarterbacks had a passer rating of just 66.3 when targeting him. Most of Edwards' snaps came as an outside corner, but he does have some nickel and box experience.
What's missing from Edwards' college resume is ball production. He didn't have any career interceptions, and over the last two seasons, he recorded just five pass breakups. At times, missed tackles were were a part of the equation as well.
Edwards was a Senior Bowl participant this offseason.
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Maddy Hudak of Tulane on SI: "Head coach Jon Sumrall reported that Edwards is one of the fastest players on the team, if not the fastest. Edwards had several standout moments chasing down explosive plays to save touchdowns last season."
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