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GAMEDAY REWIND: K.D. Edenfield
9/15/2015 10:24:00 AM | Football
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After five years that included both a redshirt and a grayshirt term, wide receiver K.D. Edenfield is finally preparing for his senior season on Troy's football team.
But to Edenfield and his family, it's more than just his senior year – it's the culmination of a journey he has shared with his father, Troy offensive coordinator Kenny Edenfield, every step of the way.Â
The Charles Henderson High School alum said he always wanted to play under the lights at Veterans Memorial Stadium – his father's legacy as a former Troy football player made him a fan since he was a kid. But when Coach Enfield joined the football staff in 2007, he said the opportunity to play under his father made Troy the obvious choice.
"It's a special thing to be able to play in your hometown in front of family and friends," Edenfield said.
But that didn't mean anything was handed to him. Edenfield, who played quarterback and safety in high school, started on special teams and had to work hard to earn a spot as a receiver.Â
"It was more difficult than you'd think, but what did help me was my background – I know what QBs are looking for, and I also played safety, so I know how the defense will react to certain things," Edenfield said. "But no matter what position I'm playing, I work as hard as I can. I might not be the best receiver on the team, but I can always give 100 percent and hustle and block."
His father said that toughness is part of what has helped Edenfield become a successful receiver. "I'd like him to continue to be a physical blocker. He's really good at the edge, being nasty and bringing that nastiness to the position. I'd also like to see him make some plays and get in the end zone on offense."Â
As the younger Edenfield reflected on his time at Troy, he says he just wants to be remembered as a guy who always worked hard. His father, who said K.D. leads by example and comes in every day ready to work, hopes the underclassmen will take that to heart.
"K.D. brings a blue-collar mentality every single day to work – never complaining, just doing what you're asked to do," Coach Edenfield said. "He's waited his turn for his opportunities, and I think that's a great example to other guys – just being very unselfish."
But what matters most to both Edenfields is the success of the team. They each cited incremental improvement as the ultimate goal for the upcoming season, which they enter with optimism.
"I just want us to be able to accomplish all we can and get better each week," Coach Edenfield said. "One of our goals is to be the most improved team in the country, and I think that's a legitimate goal. If we can improve from practice to practice; week to week; game to game; we will be pleased with the results."
On gameday, the program will be on sale at the Screentech booths, both on Tailgate Terrace and inside Veterans Memorial Stadium. There will also be program sellers throughout campus during the hours leading up to kickoff.
After five years that included both a redshirt and a grayshirt term, wide receiver K.D. Edenfield is finally preparing for his senior season on Troy's football team.
But to Edenfield and his family, it's more than just his senior year – it's the culmination of a journey he has shared with his father, Troy offensive coordinator Kenny Edenfield, every step of the way.Â
The Charles Henderson High School alum said he always wanted to play under the lights at Veterans Memorial Stadium – his father's legacy as a former Troy football player made him a fan since he was a kid. But when Coach Enfield joined the football staff in 2007, he said the opportunity to play under his father made Troy the obvious choice.
"It's a special thing to be able to play in your hometown in front of family and friends," Edenfield said.
But that didn't mean anything was handed to him. Edenfield, who played quarterback and safety in high school, started on special teams and had to work hard to earn a spot as a receiver.Â
"It was more difficult than you'd think, but what did help me was my background – I know what QBs are looking for, and I also played safety, so I know how the defense will react to certain things," Edenfield said. "But no matter what position I'm playing, I work as hard as I can. I might not be the best receiver on the team, but I can always give 100 percent and hustle and block."
His father said that toughness is part of what has helped Edenfield become a successful receiver. "I'd like him to continue to be a physical blocker. He's really good at the edge, being nasty and bringing that nastiness to the position. I'd also like to see him make some plays and get in the end zone on offense."Â
As the younger Edenfield reflected on his time at Troy, he says he just wants to be remembered as a guy who always worked hard. His father, who said K.D. leads by example and comes in every day ready to work, hopes the underclassmen will take that to heart.
"K.D. brings a blue-collar mentality every single day to work – never complaining, just doing what you're asked to do," Coach Edenfield said. "He's waited his turn for his opportunities, and I think that's a great example to other guys – just being very unselfish."
But what matters most to both Edenfields is the success of the team. They each cited incremental improvement as the ultimate goal for the upcoming season, which they enter with optimism.
"I just want us to be able to accomplish all we can and get better each week," Coach Edenfield said. "One of our goals is to be the most improved team in the country, and I think that's a legitimate goal. If we can improve from practice to practice; week to week; game to game; we will be pleased with the results."
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