Originally drafted 44th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Brooklyn Nets, Edwards started in 23 of his 48 games appearances during his rookie season for the Nets, averaging 5.9 points and 3.6 rebounds. Before being traded to Sacramento in 2022-23, Edwards appeared in 14 games for the Nets averaging 3.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.0 assists throughout 22 games, three of which he started.
Edwards played three seasons at Pepperdine University, earning First-Team All-West Coast Conference (2021), Second-Team All-WCC (2020) and WCC All-Freshman Team honors (2019).