Wisconsin football starting quarterback named to Golden Arm Award watch list
Presented annually, the award honors the top senior or upperclassman quarterback in the nation. Notable past winners include Shedeur Sanders (2024), Jayden Daniels (2023), Mac Jones (2020), Joe Burrow (2019), Deshaun Watson (2016), Marcus Mariota (2014) and Andrew Luck (2011). Edwards Jr. would become the second Badger to pocket the nod if he emerges from an impressive pack of players to do so, joining former pass-thrower Scott Tolzien (2011).
Entering his first season in Madison, Edwards Jr. was one of 58 quarterbacks from across the country to land a spot on the watch list. Notable names in this year's batch include Garrett Nussmeier (LSU), Cade Klubnik (Clemson), Arch Manning (Texas), LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina), Drew Allar (Penn State) and John Mateer (Oklahoma).
Edwards Jr. is also one of eight Big Ten quarterbacks to earn the preseason recognition alongside Allar, Luke Altmyer (Illinois), Aidan Chiles (Michigan State), Preston Stone (Northwestern), Fernando Mendoza (Indiana), Athan Kaliakmanis (Rutgers) and Nico Iamaleava (UCLA).
The former Terrapin transferred to Luke Fickell's program this winter following three full seasons with Maryland from 2022-24. As a redshirt junior, the Virginia native threw for 2,881 yards, 15 touchdowns and nine interceptions while completing 65% of his passes. He ranked second in the conference with 261.9 passing yards per game and fourth in completions (273) in 2024.
The veteran enters his first year at Wisconsin following the departures of Braedyn Locke and Tyler Van Dyke and the introduction of new offensive coordinator Jeff Grimes. With a ground-and-pound offensive system in place, Edwards' productivity in the deep passing game may take a slight hit. His completion percentage, coupled with his 375 yards and 13 touchdowns on the ground over three years, suggests he could help the team excel in short-yardage situations.
Edwards Jr. will look to showcase his capabilities in Madison when the Badgers open the season against Miami (OH) on Aug. 28 at Camp Randall Stadium.
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