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'I believe it is important to finish what you start': New England Patriots star Julian Edelman fulfills a promise he made to his parents and gets a degree - thirteen years after starting college Julian Edelman has played 10 seasons with the NFL's New England Patriots  The star wide receiver received his college degree on Saturday  Edelman left Kent State University in 2009 to declare for the NFL draft  Thirteen years later, he completed his degree in integrated studies 

By Ariel Zilber For Dailymail.com

Published: 05:57 BST, 12 May 2019 | Updated: 05:57 BST, 12 May 2019

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New England Patriots wide receiver Julian Edelman delivered on a promise he made to his parents and graduated from college on Saturday.

The three-time Super Bowl champion received his degree at the commencement ceremony at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio.

Edelman was wearing the traditional cap and gown. He took the stage and embraced the school’s president, Beverly Warren, who then handed the NFL star his diploma.

The Pats star who has emerged as one of Tom Brady’s favorite targets left college early in 2009 to declare for the NFL draft.

New England Patriots star Julian Edelman (center) poses with his parents after receiving his degree from Kent State University in Ohio on Saturday

New England Patriots star Julian Edelman (center) poses with his parents after receiving his degree from Kent State University in Ohio on Saturday

Edelman is seen right with the university's president, Beverly Warren, on Saturday

Edelman is seen right with the university's president, Beverly Warren, on Saturday

After receiving his degree, Edelman high-fived his fellow graduates at Dix Stadium in Kent, Ohio

After receiving his

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