Braylon Edwards was drafted No. 3 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 112 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
2005 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 3 · #3 overall
Braylon Edwards Michigan Draft
Braylon Edwards was drafted No. 3 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2005 NFL Draft out of Michigan. 112 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #3
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2005
- NFL games
- 112
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 4133rd at Michigan
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Braylon Edwards came off the board in 2005.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Michigan
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 211 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 1 prospect99.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
112 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value
- Games played
- 112
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 4133rd among Michigan picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2766% of career value
- Final season
- 20127 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 3
Who came off the board on either side of Braylon Edwards.
Utah · 3× Pro Bowl
Auburn · 1× Pro Bowl
Texas
Michigan in the 2005 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Michigan
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Michigan · 3× Pro Bowl
#89
Nico Collins
WR · HOU · 2021
Michigan · 2× Pro Bowl
#4
Desmond Howard
WR · WAS · 1992
Michigan · 1× Pro Bowl
#34
Amani Toomer
WR · NYG · 1996
Michigan
#29
Derrick Alexander
WR · CLE · 1994
Michigan
#97
Chris Calloway
WR · PIT · 1990
Michigan
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Braylon Edwards in the 2005 NFL Draft
Braylon Edwards is a Wide receiver out of Michigan selected No. 3 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2005 NFL Draft. 112 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Michigan has produced 231 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 Braylon Edwards drafted?
Braylon Edwards was selected No. 3 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2005 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/braylon-edwards.
What college did Braylon Edwards play for?
Braylon Edwards played college football at Michigan in the Big Ten. See every Michigan draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-wolverines.
How did Braylon Edwards's NFL career turn out?
112 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 41 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2005/braylon-edwards.