Donnie Edwards (Donald Lewis Edwards, Jr.) was born on April 6, 1973 in San Diego, California. After going to high school at Chula Vista (CA), Edwards attended the University of California - Los Angeles. Edwards made his professional debut in the NFL in 1996 with the Kansas City Chiefs. He has played for the Kansas City Chiefs and San Diego Chargers over the course of his 11 year career.
Most people believe that 1999 was Donnie Edwards's best year, as he picked off 5 passes, ran back an interception for a touchdown and ran back a fumble for a touchdown.