Tru Edwards

Tru Edwards is a senior wide receiver for Louisiana Tech. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Edwards is listed at 6-foot-3 (75 inches), 201 pounds, and wears No. 16. His Player Position and Role on Team centers on being a high-volume target in the passing game while also contributing as a punt returner. In the 2024 regular season, Tru Edwards stats show production across 13 games played with 11 starts. He totaled 85 receptions on 109 targets for 983 receiving yards and 6 receiving touchdowns, averaging 11.6 yards per catch with a long reception of 86 yards. He added 40 receiving first downs and logged 13 red-zone targets. A notable efficiency marker in his receiving line is 974 yards after catch. Edwards also handled punt return duties, recording 9 returns for 120 yards (13.3 yards per return) with a long return of 34 yards, plus 12 fair catches. In limited rushing work, he had 1 carry for 1 yard, including 1 red-zone attempt. Ball security was a measurable swing factor in 2024: Edwards recorded 2 fumbles, both lost. This Tru Edwards NCAAF profile reflects a pass-catching resume defined by near-1,000-yard receiving output and multipurpose usage in the return game.