He was selected by the Sacramento Kings in the 2nd round (58th pick) in the 2002 NBA draft. In its 2002 draft, the Yakima Sun Kings of the Continental Basketball Association (CBA) selected Edwards as the top pick in the third round (17th overall). The Sun Kings signed Edwards on November 1, 2002 but waived him on December 2, 2002. In the 2003 CBA All-Star Game, Edwards led the National Conference All-Stars in rebounding with 12 rebounds. He later signed with the Sioux Falls Skyforce of the CBA.