Peris Edwards Class: Senior Hometown: Toledo, OH High School: Rogers Height / Weight: 6-1 / 200 Position: Defensive Back

SCOUTING REPORT: He sat out the 2009 season with an injury ... he earned varsity letters in 2007 and `08 ... if he's healthy, he will push Anthony Kokal for the starting job at free safety ... tied for first in the standing long jump (10-feet-two-inches) and ranks second on the team in the vertical jump (36.5") ... coaches rate him as the RedHawks' fastest safety .

2009: Did not play due to injury.

2008: Participated in all 12 RedHawk games ... came on strong during the last three contests--starting each game--collecting 12 of his 16 tackles ... notched five tackles against both Ball State and Toledo.

2007: Played in 12 games a year ago, only missing the Buffalo contest ... collected 17 tackles ... statistically, his best games came against Colorado, Bowling Green and Central Michigan, all four-tackle efforts.

2006: Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year letterwinner and two-time captain ... an all-city, all-district, All-Toledo Blade and honorable mention all-state selection ... played in Ohio's North-South All-Star game ... also participated in basketball and track ... coached by Rick Rios.

PERSONAL: Born October 28, 1987 ... son of Patrick Edwards and Marian Sanders ... majoring in family studies.