2008 ... Played in 12 games for the Bengals, starting three at middle linebacker ... started the season opener against Boise State, as well as the Montana State and Northern Colorado games ... recorded 29 tackles on the season, including 11 solos ... forced a fumble against Eastern Washington ... recorded a sack for 11 yards against Boise State ... also had a half-tackle for loss against Northern Colorado, part of a career-high eight tackles.

2007 ... Played in all 11 games for the Bengals, both as a backup linebacker and on special teams ... recorded 13 tackles on the season, along with a fumble recovery ... had his fumble recovery against Oregon State ... had a career-high three tackles against Northern Colorado ... also recorded two tackles against Southern Oregon and Portland State.

2006 ... Earned his first varsity letter after appearing in five games for the Bengals, mostly on special teams ... saw action against Fort Lewis, and then in each of ISU's final four games ... recorded four tackles on the season ... had three tackles against Fort Lewis, two solos.

2003 ... Redshirted for the Bengals before leaving for a two-year LDS Mission.

HS ... A four year letterwinner at West Vancouver High School ... Played wide receiver and defensive back ... Led the Province his senior year as a receiver with 32 receptions for 815 yards and 3 touchdowns... Recorded 72 tackles, four interceptions and three sacks as a strong safety ... Named team Captain both his Junior and Senior year ... Named team Most Valuable Player ... 2003 Pepsi Provincial All Star ... Outstanding Defensive Back at the 2003 Senior Bowl ... Also lettered in basketball ... Named the 2003 Outstanding High School Athlete ... Also competed in basketball and rugby at WVSC.

Personal ... his parents are Art and DeEtte Edgson ... he is married to former ISU volleyball captain Katie Edgson ... his major is political science ... his birthday is January 14, 1985 ... his father Art played for Idaho State from 1972-73.

Edgson Career Defensive Stats Year TT-UT Tfl-Yds Sck-Yds FF FR-Yds Int-Yds PD 2006 4-2 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 0-0 0-0 0 2007 13-7 0.0-0 0.0-0 0 1-0 0-0 0 2008 29-11 1.5-12 1.0-11 1 0-0 0-0 0 Total 46-20 1.5-12 1.0-11 1 1-0 0-0 0

Career Highs: Tackles - 8 at Northern Colorado, 10-11-08; Tackles for Loss - 1.0 at Boise State, 8-30-08; Sacks - 1.0 at Boise State, 8-30-08; Forced Fumbles - 1 at Eastern Washington, 9-27-08.