10 things you probably didn't know about Julian Edelman, longtime Patriots wide receiver and Tom Brady's right-hand man
- You've probably heard of legendary New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, but how much do you know about his right-hand man, wide receiver Julian Edelman?
- Since joining the Patriots in 2009, Edelman has done everything from making one of the best catches in Super Bowl history to writing children's books and conducting the Boston Pops Orchestra.
- Check out 10 things you probably didn't know about Edelman below and read all of INSIDER's Super Bowl coverage here.
1. He played quarterback for Kent State in college
Julian Edelman spent three years under center for the Kent State Golden Flashes. In that span, he threw for 4,997 yards and rushed for another 2,483, leading the team in both categories during his senior season.
2. He wasn't invited to the NFL combine
Even though he didn't get an invite to the NFL Combine following his senior season, Edelman left a strong impression with scouts and analysts when he beat every time clocked at the combine with a 3.91-second 20-yard shuttle. The New England Patriots took a gamble and selected him with the 232nd overall pick in the final round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
3. He's only 5-foot-10
Both the Golden Flashes and the Patriots listed Edelman at 6 feet tall, but Edelman has told reporters that he's actually 5-foot-10. After a year in New England, the team changed his official mark to reflect his true height. He's since poked fun at himself with opposing teams.
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