Donnie Edwards: Pick #98 in the 1996 NFL Draft

Donnie Edwards is a former outside linebacker out of UCLA, selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 98th overall pick (round 4) in the 1996 NFL Draft. He played 197 regular-season games from 1996 to 2008. From 1999 on, he played for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

1996

Round

Round 4

Pick

98th overall

Team

Kansas City Chiefs

Position

OLB

College

UCLA

Donnie Edwards Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 11 seasons.
Ranks 2nd in the 1996 draft class in solo tackles (1,135).

Career Totals

Games	Solo Tkl	Sacks	Def INT
197	1,135	23.5	28

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
1999	KC	16	87	25	7	3	3	5	8	1
2000	KC	15	86	18	10	1	1	2	3	0
2001	KC	16	80	32	10	2	2	0	4	1
2002	SD	16	78	29	5	0	0	5	11	0
2003	SD	16	99	38	0	1.5	0	2	9	1
2004	SD	16	67	46	0	1	0	5	14	2
2005	SD	16	75	40	0	3	0	2	11	2
2006	SD	16	67	42	0	3	5	3	8	2
2007	KC	16	66	19	0	2	4	1	3	1
2008	KC	7	19	9	0	0	0	0	0	0
Since 1999		150	724	298	32	16.5	15	25	71	10

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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