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2023 NFL Draft Diamonds Scouting Report: Jamare Edwards, DL, James Madison

Jamare Edwards is a versatile defensive lineman who recently transferred to James Madison from Marshall. He helps to retool the JMU defense as they begin their first season in the Sun Belt Conference. Hula Bowl scout Austin Cochran breaks down Jamare Edwards as an NFL Prospect in this article.
Jamare Edwards is a versatile defensive lineman who recently transferred to James Madison from Marshall. He helps to retool the JMU defense as they begin their first season in the Sun Belt Conference. Hula Bowl scout Austin Cochran breaks down Jamare Edwards as an NFL Prospect in this article.

Player Data

Name, Jersey #Jamare Edwards #5
School (Code)VAJM
DOB, Class Yr12/18/1998
Height, Weight6024, 275
40 Yd Dash4.9
Arms, Hands
Position/DepthDL
Honors/Captainship2020: 2nd Team All-C-USA
Season Viewed (yr)2021
Games WatchedTNMI, NCAP, FLIN, MDNA
Scout Name / DateAustin Cochran / 9/2/2022

Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)

202111 GP, 7 Solo, 35 TOT, 5.5 TFL, 2 SCK, 1 FR
202010 GP, 5 Solo, 30 TOT, 3.5 TFL, 2 SCK, 1 PBU, 1 FF
201913 GP, 7 Solo, 21 TOT, 4 TFL, 2 SCK
2018Did not record any stats
2017redshirted

Player Summary:

Jamare transferred to JMU after 5 years at Marshall, 3 of which as a starter. He aligns all along the defensive line in a multiple front defensive scheme and has even aligned as a stand-up OLB. Lines up most frequently as a 3-tech. Possesses average height and poor weight by NFL standards with a thick frame and above-average arm length with a strong upper body. He is a very versatile player who can be very productive at all positions. Good AA. He is really twitched-up and has a lightning fast get-off, often winning with speed. Has above-average bend, contact balance, and hand usage to blow by blockers. Average at disengaging from blocks. If he doesn’t win with speed initially, he tends to get locked up. Does not have a wide array of counter moves. Against the pass, he pretty consistently applies pressure both up the middle and off the edge, often just barely missing a sack. Against the run, he does an average job against doubles, but doesn’t have great lower body strength. Can win with speed to make plays in the backfield. Does an average job of reading the play. Above-average at walling off blockers due to his length and upper body strength.  

Scheme Fit:

A very versatile player who can play anywhere along the D-Line. Fits best as a pass rushing 3-Tech.

Power Statement:

Jamare is a good, twitched-up athlete with a great get-off who consistently gets pressure on the QB. Likely will start out as a situational interior pass rusher while the rest of his game rounds out.

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