Donovan Edwards, the former West Bloomfield High School star who recorded more than 3,000 yards from scrimmage at the University of Michigan, is offering support and guidance to the Lakers’ current football team.
Edwards spoke with host Matt Catoni about supporting his former team in an interview published by Civic Center TV.
West Bloomfield sits at 1-6 overall and 0-4 in the Oakland Activities Association Red Division, according to MaxPreps. The team has dropped five straight, including a 51-7 loss to Oxford on Friday, Oct. 9.
The Lakers’ lone win came in Week 2, a 33-21 victory over Troy on Sept. 3. Across the five-game losing streak that followed, West Bloomfield has been outscored 227-76. The skid includes a 64-8 loss at Clarkston and a 42-0 defeat against Lake Orion.
Edwards finished his Michigan career with 2,251 rushing yards and 797 receiving yards. He scored 19 rushing touchdowns and four receiving touchdowns and threw two touchdown passes, according to Michigan athletics.
After going undrafted in 2025, Edwards signed with the New York Jets. He later joined the Washington Commanders’ practice squad before Miami signed him in January 2026, according to the Dolphins’ account of his career.
The full interview with Edwards is available on Civic Center TV’s website.
West Bloomfield has two regular-season games left. The Lakers travel to Southfield Arts & Tech on Friday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m., then close the regular season at home against Utica Eisenhower on Friday, Oct. 23, at 7 p.m.
