Julian Edelman

The last Golden Flashes quarterback to make a mark in the NFL was the Cleveland Browns' Josh Cribbs. And like Cribbs, it will be Edelman's versatility that he'll need to rely on to make the final roster. Edelman broke Cribbs' single-season school record with 3,190 total yards in 2008. He scored a combined 26 touchdown, split equally running and throwing. But he's expected to be tried primarily at wide receiver and on special teams in the NFL. For the Golden Flashes, Edelman also handled part-time punting and punt returning chores, so he's used to moving around. There is no questioning Edelman's athleticism. At his March 12 pro day, he was asked to run again after being clocked in 3.91 seconds in the 20-yard shuttle. The team that drafted him, the Patriots, is no surprise. New England defensive coordinator Dean Pees was the Golden Flashes' from 1998-03.

positives

Athletic build with room for an additional 5-10 pounds of additional muscle mass without a significant loss of quickness. Versatile athlete capable of helping in various roles. Good agility to make defenders miss in the open field. Surprising straight-line speed. Good short to medium range accuracy as a passer to consider using on trick plays or as part of a Wildcat formation. Worked out well as a receiver. Caught the ball well and showed enough understanding of route-running to warrant further development. Highly competitive.

negatives

Lacks the size and passing accuracy to remain at quarterback in the NFL. Enough overall athleticism to consider as a receiver, but hasn't played the position before. Has struggled with durability throughout his career. Bit of a gimmick prospect, who may lack a true position at the next level.

2007: Suffered a broken arm against Bowling Green on Oct. 20, missing the final four games of the season.

Before that, had been playing with a partially torn posterior cruciate ligament suffered in the second game at Kentucky. 2006: Sat out the Virginia Tech game with a shoulder injury.

Combine: Did not receive an invitation. Pro Day (from The Akron Beacon Journal): 4.48 seconds in the 40-yard dash.

36 1/2-inch vertical jump.

10'3" broad jump.

3.91 short shuttle.

As senior at Woodside in 2004, led the Wildcats to a 13-0 record and Central Coast Section championship and was named first-team all-league and all-county

totaled 2,237 passing yards and 29 touchdowns in high school career and also rushed for 964 yards and 13 TDs.

Born May 22, 1986

Son of Francis and Angie Edelman

Majoring in business management.