Robert Edwards was drafted No. 18 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1998 NFL Draft out of Georgia. 28 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #18
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1998
- NFL games
- 28
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1392nd at Georgia
The pick
How Robert Edwards came off the board in 1998.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Georgia
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
28 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value
- Games played
- 28
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1392nd among Georgia picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1185% of career value
- Final season
- 20024 years after the draft
Around pick 18
Who came off the board on either side of Robert Edwards.
Utah
North Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia in the 1998 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Georgia
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Georgia · Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#35
Nick Chubb
RB · CLE · 2018
Georgia · 4× Pro Bowl
#10
Todd Gurley
RB · LAR · 2015
Georgia · 2× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#63
James Cook
RB · BUF · 2022
Georgia · 3× Pro Bowl
#114
Herschel Walker
RB · DAL · 1985
Georgia · 2× Pro Bowl
#3
Garrison Hearst
RB · ARI · 1993
Georgia · 2× Pro Bowl
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Robert Edwards in the 1998 NFL Draft
Robert Edwards is a Running back out of Georgia selected No. 18 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1998 NFL Draft. 28 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Georgia has produced 242 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 Robert Edwards drafted?
Robert Edwards was selected No. 18 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1998 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/robert-edwards.
What college did Robert Edwards play for?
Robert Edwards played college football at Georgia in the SEC. See every Georgia draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/georgia-bulldogs.
How did Robert Edwards's NFL career turn out?
28 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 13 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1998/robert-edwards.