Cam Edwards named to Doak Walker Award Watchlist for 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:40 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Michigan State running back Cam Edwards has been named to the Doak Walker Award Watchlist as of August 18, 2026. The UConn transfer is expected to take on the role of RB1 for the Spartans this season, building on a college career where he has rushed for 2,690 yards. Pat Fitzgerald praised Edwards following a practice session, highlighting the player's impact during fall camp. If he wins the award, he would be the second player from Michigan State to do so, following Kenneth Walker's 2021 win.
- •Cam Edwards is a transfer from UConn.
- •He has rushed for 2,690 yards in college.
- •He is set to be RB1 for Michigan State.
- •Kenneth Walker won the award for Michigan State in 2021.
- •Edwards received praise from Pat Fitzgerald during camp.
- 7:40 PMYahoo Sports — Cam Edwards named to Doak Walker Award Watchlist
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