This week, more and more Michigan Wolverines continue to declare for the draft, including JJ McCarthy and Blake Corum among others. The future of Michigan football star running back Donovan Edwards has been one of the biggest question marks this offseason, as “The Don” is now eligible to declare for the NFL Draft. However, Edwards announced to social media earlier today that he will return for his senior season.
Michigan Football Star Running Back Donovan Edwards Announces 2024 Return
In the 2022 season, Donovan Edwards showed his ability to be an elite running back in college football.
Following Blake Corum’s injury, Edwards filled in and scored many crucial touchdown runs at pivotal moments. Additionally, he had two touchdown receptions and 200 receiving yards by the end of the season.
But it took Edwards a little longer to get rolling in 2023. Edwards had a poor start, but he delivered when the team needed him most in the national championship game, when he scored two touchdowns on the ground that went over forty yards.
Edwards ended his junior year with five touchdowns and 497 running yards. Edwards could have entered the professional ranks after this season, but it was announced earlier today that he will return to Michigan for his senior year.
This could allow Edwards to be RB1 for the first time in his career at Michigan. But the loss of Corum doesn’t mean Edwards will need to be overworked with carries either. Edwards will be surrounded by up-and-coming running back talent next year, including Ben Hall, Cole Cabana, and 2024 commit Jordan Marshall.
