Brad Edwards was drafted No. 54 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1988 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 122 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #54
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1988
- NFL games
- 122
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2925th at South Carolina
The pick
How Brad Edwards came off the board in 1988.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
South Carolina
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
122 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value
- Games played
- 122
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2925th among South Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 414% of career value
- Final season
- 19968 years after the draft
Around pick 54
Who came off the board on either side of Brad Edwards.
Miami
Georgia
Minnesota · 1× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
South Carolina in the 1988 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from South Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Stephon Gilmore
DB · BUF · 2012
South Carolina · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#24
Johnathan Joseph
DB · CIN · 2006
South Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
#8
Jaycee Horn
DB · CAR · 2021
South Carolina · 2× Pro Bowl
#59
Sheldon Brown
DB · PHI · 2002
South Carolina
#10
Dunta Robinson
DB · HOU · 2004
South Carolina
#216
Captain Munnerlyn
DB · CAR · 2009
South Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Brad Edwards in the 1988 NFL Draft
Brad Edwards is a Defensive back out of South Carolina selected No. 54 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1988 NFL Draft. 122 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value South Carolina has produced 127 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Brad Edwards drafted?
Brad Edwards was selected No. 54 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1988 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/brad-edwards.
What college did Brad Edwards play for?
Brad Edwards played college football at South Carolina in the SEC. See every South Carolina draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/south-carolina-gamecocks.
How did Brad Edwards's NFL career turn out?
122 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 29 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1988/brad-edwards.