Armanti Edwards

Bio

A four-time First Team All-American (2006-09), Armanti Edwards became the first Division I player in NCAA history with more than 10,000 passing yards and 4,000 rushing yards in a career. The two-time Walter Payton Award winner as FCS National Player of the Year went 42-7 as a starter for Hall of Fame coach Jerry Moore. His memorable victories include two FCS national titles and the historic 34-32 upset of No. 5 Michigan to open the 2007 season in Ann Arbor. Edwards amassed 14,753 yards of total offense in his career (10,392 passing with 4,361 rushing) and 139 total touchdowns (74 passing with 65 rushing). He holds the FCS record for career rushing touchdowns by a quarterback at 65. He is tied with College Football Hall of Famer Steve McNair for the most FCS seasons (four) with 3,000-plus yards of total offense while ranking No. 2 in career rushing yards by a quarterback (4,361). His career total offense mark of 14,753 yards ranks No. 4. He also set 14 conference and 64 school records. During Edwards' career, Appalachian State went 28-2 in conference games and claimed four consecutive league titles. A four-time All-SoCon selection (three times First Team), Edwards was twice named the SoCon Player of the Year (2008, 2009), and he is a 2016 inductee to the Southern Conference Hall of Fame. App State retired his No. 14 in 2023.

Career Highlights

• 2009 All-Conference
• 2009 Conference Most Valuable Player
• 2009 FCS First Team All-America
• 2009 Walter Payton Award Winner
• 2008 All-Conference
• 2008 Conference Most Valuable Player
• 2008 FCS First Team All-America
• 2008 Walter Payton Award Winner