Orono, Maine -- Earnest Edwards collected his second All-America honor in as many days as he was selected as a member of The Associated Press FCS All-America Second Team as a kick return specialist on Tuesday, Dec. 17.

Edwards adds The AP honor to his postseason list of accolades which includes the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) Special Teams Player of the Year recognition, two selections to the All-CAA first team as a wide receiver and as a kick returner, a first team All-American kick returner by HERO Sports and a spot on the 2019 New England Football Writers College Division All-New England Team as a kick return specialist.

Edwards ended his career as Maine's all-time record holder for kick return yards (2,311), kick return touchdowns (6) and total kick returns (90). In 2019, Edwards led the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) in kickoff return average, netting 28.5 yards per return. His two kickoff return touchdowns, both coming at Colgate, also was tops in the nation while 169.36 all-purpose yards were good for third nationally and tops in the CAA.

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