Edelman patriots biography

Julian Francis Edelman was selected in the seventh round (232nd overall) by the New England Patriots in the 2009 NFL Draft.

A quarterback in college, Edelman switched to wide receiver in the pros and developed into one of the most trusted targets for Tom Brady in addition to becoming a legendary postseason performer.

Get to know more about Edelman, who retired second all-time in NFL postseason history in both receiving yards and receptions behind only Jerry Rice.

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Julian Edelman's bio

• Height: 5-foot-10
• Weight: 198 pounds
• Birthdate: May 22, 1986
• Birthplace: Redwood City, California
• College: College of San Mateo, Kent State
• NFL experience: 12 years
• Jersey number: 11

Julian Edelman's career stats

Here are some of Julian Edelman's notable career achievements and statistics:

• Super Bowl LIII MVP
• Three-time Super Bowl champion (2014, 2016, 2018)
• Two-time Super Bowl runner-up (2011, 2017)
• Two-time AFC Special Teams Player of the Week
• 2016 Week 17 AFC Offensive Player of the Week
• Second all-time in postseason in receiving yards (1,142 over 19 games)
• Second all-time in postseason in receptions (118 over 19 games)
• Career stats:
  • 620 receptions
  • 6,822 receiving yards
  • 36 touchdown receptions
  • 413 rushing yards on 58 attempts
  • 4 punt return touchdowns
  • 1 fumble return touchdown
  • Passing: 6 for 6, 128 yards, 1 TD

Julian Edelman's contract info

Edelman retired in April 2021, when his contract was voided following a failed physical.

For his career, Edelman earned more than $44 million.

Julian Edelman's college career

Julian Edelman played one year of junior college football at the College of San Mateo before transferring to Kent State University, where he played three years for coach Doug Martin. Kent State was the only FBS school to offer Edelman a scholarship out of San Mateo.

Edelman played quarterback for the Gold

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Julian Edelman is a 3x Super Bowl champion, former wide receiver for the New England Patriots, and beloved by many in New England for his ability to shine the brightest on the biggest stage. Known for his work ethic and dedication to his craft on the field, Julian is also well known in the NFL for his social media presence and creativity. Julian is also a proud member of the Jewish community and has leveraged social media as a platform to be an outspoken advocate against antisemitism. Since retiring from the NFL, Julian has continued his career in football joining Paramount+ as an analyst on their show Inside the NFL.

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American football player (born 1986)

American football player

Julian Francis Edelman (born May 22, 1986) is an American former professional footballwide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons with the New England Patriots. He played college football for the Kent State Golden Flashes as a quarterback and was selected in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Patriots, where he transitioned to a return specialist and wide receiver. Edelman became a primary offensive starter in 2013 and was a staple of the Patriots' receiving corps until his retirement after the 2020 season.

One of the NFL's most productive postseason receivers, Edelman ranks third in postseason receiving yards and receptions and holds the Super Bowl records for punt returns and first-half receptions in a single game. A three-time Super Bowl winner, Edelman was the receiving yards leader during his victories in Super Bowl XLIX and Super Bowl LIII. He was named MVP of the latter, accounting for more than half his team's receiving yards.

Early life

Edelman was born in Redwood City, California, to Angela (née Gole) and Frank Edelman, a mechanic who owns A-1 Auto Tech. He has two siblings, Jason and Nicole. Edelman was raised as a Christian but has experienced what he described as a "Jewish awakening." In an NFL Network interview in December 2013, Edelman said that he was Jewish and celebrated Hanukkah. His mother was born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, to German parents who had lived in Belgium.

Edelman played varsity football and baseball at Woodside High School in Woodside, California. He was extremely small as a freshman, weighing under 100 pounds (45 kg) before his growth spurt. Edelman was the quarterback for his high-school team, and as a senior he led the Wildcats to a 13–0 record in 2004. In high school,

Julian Edelman was born on May 22, 1986 in Redwood City, California. He is a wide receiver and punt returner for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. Julian Edelman played one year of junior college football at the College of San Mateo before transferring to Kent State University. During his college career, he completed 385 of 706 passes (54.5 percent) for 4,997 yards, 30 touchdowns, and 31 interceptions. A dual-threat quarterback, he also rushed for 2,483 yards on 502 attempts (4.9 yards per carry) and 22 touchdowns. Thirteen years after he entered Kent State, he completed his degree in 2019.

The Patriots drafted Edelman in the seventh round of the 2009 NFL Draft. 

Edelman was known for his versatility, having played both wide receiver and cornerback in 2011, and for his punt returns. He holds the Patriots franchise record for longest punt return and the most punts returned for touchdowns; and, as of the start of the 2013 NFL season, the highest career punt return average among active players.

Edelman was born in Redwood City, California, the son of Angela (née Gole) and Frank Edelman, who owns a small business. His great-grandfather was apparently Jewish. According to some biographies, his father is Jewish but does not identify as a Jew. His mother is not Jewish. During an NFL Network interview in December 2013, Edelman stated that he identifies as Jewish and that he celebrates Hanukkah. He wore an Israeli-American flag pin on his hat during the November 2014 Denver Broncos game at Gillette Stadium. After the Pittsburgh synagogue shooting in 2018 that killed 11, he wore special cleats with Hebrew on them to honor the victims and tweeted: “My heart is broken for the families in Pittsburgh. It’s hard to even imagine such senselessness. As a Jew, an American and a human, I’m devasted. We are with you, Pittsburgh. #treeoflifesynagogue.”

Edelman spent his first four seasons in the league primarily backing up slot rece