| # | 07 |
|---|---|
| Name | Exavier Edwards |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Position | Defensive Back |
| Height | 177cm |
| Weight | 88kg |
| Current Team | Nordic Storm |
| Past Teams | New Yorker Lions, Vienna Vikings |
| Leagues | European League of Football, German Football League |
| Seasons | 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 |
| Age | 34 |
Exavier Edwards is a seasoned and versatile defensive back whose European journey has turned heads across the ELF and beyond. Having starred in multiple roles on the field — from cornerback to returner to occasional running back duties — he brings a rare blend of adaptability, instincts, and leadership. After playing a key role in the Vienna Vikings’ 2022 ELF championship campaign, Edwards earned All-Star recognition in 2023 and in December 2024 was signed by the new Nordic Storm franchise, signaling his continued value to top European teams.
Previous Stations
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Mission Viejo High School
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Saddleback College Gauchos
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Midland University Warriors (NAIA)
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2019: ODTÜ Falcons (Turkey)
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2020: Thonon Black Panthers (France)
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2021: New Yorker Lions (Germany / GFL)
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2022–2024: Vienna Vikings (ELF)
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2025– : Nordic Storm (ELF)
Credits
- FootBowl
- European League of Football website & player profile
- American Football International / press announcements
- International Sports Alliance
- American Football International archives
- European League of Football news releases
Achievements
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Team Achievements
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ELF Champion (2022, with Vienna Vikings)
Personal Achievements
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College All-Conference (Returner & Defensive Back, 2017)´
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Falcons Defensive Player of the Year (2019)´
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ELF 2nd Team All-Star (2023)´
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Selected Statistics
- 2022 (ELF, with Vienna Vikings): 18 rushing attempts for 113 yards and 5 touchdowns; 45 tackles, 1 TFL, 2 interceptions, 6 pass breakups; 420 KO return yards on 10 attempts
- 2024 (ELF, in 5 games): 19 tackles (2 TFL), 1 interception, 3 pass breakups
- 2025 (first 4 games, with Nordic Storm): 22 tackles, 1 interception, 1 pass deflection (before being placed on injured reserve)
Other
- His full name is sometimes listed as Exavier Edwards-Ford
- He is a true “Swiss-army knife” on the field, having played wide receiver, running back, kick returner, cornerback, and safety during his career.
- In 2021, before joining the New Yorker Lions, Edwards had a brief stint with Barcelona Dragons but was released at the airport upon arrival.
- He sustained a knee injury during the 2022 pre-season which placed him on IR in Week 1 that year.
- In June 2025, the Nordic Storm placed him on Injured Reserve.
- From his Instagram and scouting buzz, he is considered to have “elite speed, instincts, and ball skills,” especially in man or zone coverage.
