With their second pick in the third round of the 2020 NFL Draft, the Raiders selected Bryan Edwards with the 81st overall pick.
Named the Steve Wadiak MVP, the MVP of the offense (Steve Spurrier Award), the Most Explosive Player on offense, the Tenacity Award winner for offense, and one of five permanent team captains following his senior season. He was selected to the Coaches' second-team All-SEC squad and was a third-team All-SEC selection by Pro Football Focus. Edwards was invited to play in the Reese's Senior Bowl and to the NFL Combine.
He set school records for consecutive games with a catch (48), career receptions (234) and career receiving yards (3,045). He ranks third in school history with 22 career receiving touchdowns, one behind Sidney Rice and Alshon Jeffery.