Kalimba Edwards was drafted No. 35 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2002 NFL Draft out of South Carolina. 101 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #35
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2002
- NFL games
- 101
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 2034th at South Carolina
The pick
How Kalimba Edwards came off the board in 2002.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
South Carolina
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
101 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 101
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 2034th among South Carolina picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1575% of career value
- Final season
- 20086 years after the draft
Around pick 35
Who came off the board on either side of Kalimba Edwards.
Florida
UCLA
LSU
Colorado College · 5× Pro Bowl
South Carolina in the 2002 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from South Carolina
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
South Carolina · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#1
Jadeveon Clowney
DE · HOU · 2014
South Carolina · 3× Pro Bowl
#18
Melvin Ingram
DE · LAC · 2012
South Carolina · 3× Pro Bowl
#117
D.J. Wonnum
DE · MIN · 2020
South Carolina
#132
Devin Taylor
DE · DET · 2013
South Carolina
#179
Kingsley Enagbare
DE · GB · 2022
South Carolina
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Kalimba Edwards in the 2002 NFL Draft
Kalimba Edwards is a Defensive end out of South Carolina selected No. 35 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2002 NFL Draft. 101 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 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 Kalimba Edwards drafted?
Kalimba Edwards was selected No. 35 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 2002 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/kalimba-edwards.
What college did Kalimba Edwards play for?
Kalimba 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 Kalimba Edwards's NFL career turn out?
101 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2002/kalimba-edwards.