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Here's a video of a Corey Crawford interception. The only reason I'm sharing this is so that you can get a feel for his physique and athleticism. He has a very similar build to Chandler Jones, but check out the length of those arms. He might better Chandler Jones in that regard.
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And here's Greg Gabriel on Crawford at NFP:
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-prospect-focus-Clemson-defense.html
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And here's Greg Gabriel on Crawford at NFP:
http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-prospect-focus-Clemson-defense.html
Crawford is a fourth-year senior and a three-year starter. He missed the opening game this season due to a team suspension. He is playing in a rotation this season and not getting the playing time he has received in the past. This shows in his production, as Crawford has only 19 total tackles and one sack through seven games. He also has 5.5 tackles for loss. He had 52 total tackles last year with 3.5 sacks.
Crawford has good 4-3 defensive end size at about 6050 – 275 to go along with good athletic ability, strength and speed. I would estimate that he can run in the 4.75 – 4.80 range.
Crawford has very good balance and is seldom off his feet. He has good initial quickness with a solid first step. He shows good enough strength and power at the point and flashes the ability to shed quickly.
Crawford stays low out of his stance and is able to get penetration and disrupt the run game. He is an all-around player who can defend the run and flashes pass rush ability. While his numbers aren’t that good as a pass rusher, he shows he can be disruptive with pressures. Crawford also demonstrates that he can get a push and collapse the pocket.
Overall, I see Crawford as a base left end in a 4-3 scheme. He flashes the athleticism to play outside linebacker in a 3-4, but he doesn’t have the pass rush numbers to be consistently effective. There is no doubt that the 3-4 teams will work him out as a linebacker to see if he can play the position.
I thought that Crawford was a better player in 2013 than he has shown to date this season. Because of that, I see him as a late round draft pick with a chance to be a solid backup in the NFL. Obviously, the team drafting him will need to do research about his suspension.
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