Ray Edwards was drafted No. 127 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 97 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
2006 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 30 · #127 overall
Ray Edwards Purdue Draft
Ray Edwards was drafted No. 127 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006 NFL Draft out of Purdue. 97 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #127
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2006
- NFL games
- 97
- Years as starter
- 5
- Career AV
- 3721st at Purdue
The pick
How Ray Edwards came off the board in 2006.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
Purdue
Big Ten at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 273 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 102 prospect70.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
97 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value
- Games played
- 97
- Seasons as a starter
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 3721st among Purdue picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 2876% of career value
- Final season
- 20126 years after the draft
Around pick 127
Who came off the board on either side of Ray Edwards.
LSU
Louisville · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
Ohio State
East Carolina
Purdue in the 2006 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Purdue
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Ray Edwards in the 2006 NFL Draft
Ray Edwards is a Defensive end out of Purdue selected No. 127 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006 NFL Draft. 97 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Purdue has produced 100 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 Ray Edwards drafted?
Ray Edwards was selected No. 127 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 2006 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 30). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/ray-edwards.
What college did Ray Edwards play for?
Ray Edwards played college football at Purdue in the Big Ten. See every Purdue draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/purdue-boilermakers.
How did Ray Edwards's NFL career turn out?
97 regular-season games · 5 seasons as a starter · 37 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2006/ray-edwards.