2021 Football Roster
Edwards Jr., Billy
Jersey Number 18
Billy Edwards Jr.
- Height:
- 6-3
- Weight:
- 216
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Burke, VA
- High School:
- Lake Braddock
Bio
High School
Played for head coach Mike Dougherty … Was the 42nd ranked recruit in Virginia … Did not take the field in 2020 due to COVID-19 … Compiled over 5,000 passing yards and 750 rushing yards over the past two seasons to go along with 59 passing touchdowns and six rushing touchdowns … Finished his junior season with 2,677 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and just six interceptions, earning All-State honorable mention along with First Team All District and First Team All Region honors … Rushed for 405 yards and four touchdowns in that junior season … Filled in at punter at times pinning three kicks inside the 20 and averaging 43.8 yards per kick … Helped Lake Braddock to a 4-1 league record and 10-3 overall in 2019, which resulted in a playoff berth
Personal
Son of Elizabeth and Billy Edwards
Played for head coach Mike Dougherty … Was the 42nd ranked recruit in Virginia … Did not take the field in 2020 due to COVID-19 … Compiled over 5,000 passing yards and 750 rushing yards over the past two seasons to go along with 59 passing touchdowns and six rushing touchdowns … Finished his junior season with 2,677 passing yards, 31 touchdowns, and just six interceptions, earning All-State honorable mention along with First Team All District and First Team All Region honors … Rushed for 405 yards and four touchdowns in that junior season … Filled in at punter at times pinning three kicks inside the 20 and averaging 43.8 yards per kick … Helped Lake Braddock to a 4-1 league record and 10-3 overall in 2019, which resulted in a playoff berth
Personal
Son of Elizabeth and Billy Edwards
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Tuesday, September 30
Wake Forest Football Coach Jake Dickert Weekly Press Conference
Tuesday, September 30
Coach Jake Dickert Press Conference (Sept. 29, 2025)
Monday, September 29
Sept. 27, 2025: Coach Jake Dickert Postgame Press Conference Following Game vs. Georgia Tech
Sunday, September 28
