Ed Hervey

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Edward Hervey
Edmonton Eskimos
Date of birth: (1973-05-04) May 4, 1973 (age 40)
Place of birth: Houston, Texas
Career information
Status: Retired
CFL status: Import
Position(s): WR
Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight: 195 lb (88 kg)
College: Southern California
NFL Draft: 1995 / Round: 5 / Pick: 166
Drafted by: Dallas Cowboys
Organizations
 As administrator:
2007-2008
2009-2012
2013-present
Edmonton Eskimos*
Edmonton Eskimos (Head scout)
Edmonton Eskimos (GM)

*West Coast Scout
 As player:
1995
1999-2006
Dallas Cowboys*
Edmonton Eskimos
Career highlights and awards
CFL All-Star: 2001, 2003
CFL West All-Star: 2001, 2003
Playing stats at CFL.ca

Edward "Ed" Hervey (born May 4, 1973 in Houston, Texas) is a retired Canadian football wide receiver who played for the Edmonton Eskimos of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and currently serves as the general manager for the Edmonton Eskimos.

Professional career [edit]

Hervey played eight seasons for Eskimos, and was a CFL all star in 2001 and 2003.

Over the course of his career Hervey put up 6715 yards receiving with 476 receptions in 118 career CFL games. His best season stats-wise came in 2001 when he put up 1447 yards on 77 catches with 12 touchdowns. He also was a part of two Grey Cup winning Eskimo clubs.

On March 20, 2007, Hervey officially announced his retirement from professional football. He served as the Eskimos' head scout until December 10, 2012 when he was named as the club's general manager.

College career [edit]

Hervey played college football at the University of Southern California. He was an All-American in track and field for the USC Trojans and a seldom used wide receiver.