Donnie Edwards was drafted No. 98 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL Draft out of UCLA. 197 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #98
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 1996
- NFL games
- 197
- Years as starter
- 11
- Career AV
- 833rd at UCLA
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Donnie Edwards came off the board in 1996.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
UCLA
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
197 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value
- Games played
- 197
- Seasons as a starter
- 11
- Career approximate value
- 833rd among UCLA picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4453% of career value
- Final season
- 200812 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 98
Who came off the board on either side of Donnie Edwards.
Florida
Texas A&M
Georgia
Northern Arizona
UCLA in the 1996 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from UCLA
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Donnie Edwards in the 1996 NFL Draft
Donnie Edwards is a Linebacker out of UCLA selected No. 98 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL Draft. 197 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value UCLA has produced 180 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 Donnie Edwards drafted?
Donnie Edwards was selected No. 98 overall by the Kansas City Chiefs in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 4). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/donnie-edwards.
What college did Donnie Edwards play for?
Donnie Edwards played college football at UCLA in the Big Ten. See every UCLA draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucla-bruins.
How did Donnie Edwards's NFL career turn out?
197 regular-season games · 11 seasons as a starter · 83 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/donnie-edwards.