Mario Edwards was drafted No. 180 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2000 NFL Draft out of Florida State. 73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #180
- Round
- 6
- Draft class
- 2000
- NFL games
- 73
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2275th at Florida State
The pick
How Mario Edwards came off the board in 2000.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Florida State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value
- Games played
- 73
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2275th among Florida State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2195% of career value
- Final season
- 20044 years after the draft
Around pick 180
Who came off the board on either side of Mario Edwards.
Utah
NC State
Auburn
Florida State in the 2000 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Florida State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Florida State · Hall of Fame · 6× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
#48
LeRoy Butler
DB · GB · 1990
Florida State · Hall of Fame · 4× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#19
Antonio Cromartie
DB · LAC · 2006
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 4× Pro Bowl
#25
Xavier Rhodes
DB · MIN · 2013
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
#46
Samari Rolle
DB · TEN · 1998
Florida State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#94
Chris Hope
DB · PIT · 2002
Florida State · 1× Pro Bowl
Other players named Mario Edwards
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Mario Edwards in the 2000 NFL Draft
Mario Edwards is a Defensive back out of Florida State selected No. 180 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2000 NFL Draft. 73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Florida State has produced 227 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 Mario Edwards drafted?
Mario Edwards was selected No. 180 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2000 NFL Draft (Rd 6). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/mario-edwards.
What college did Mario Edwards play for?
Mario Edwards played college football at Florida State in the ACC. See every Florida State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/florida-state-seminoles.
How did Mario Edwards's NFL career turn out?
73 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 22 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2000/mario-edwards.