Antonio Cromartie: Career Overview

Date of Birth: April 15, 1984
Position: Defensive Back (DB)

Career History

• San Diego Chargers (2006-2009)
  • Drafted in the first round (19th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft.
  • Named to the NFL All-Rookie Team in 2006.
  • Recorded 10 interceptions in 2007, leading the NFL and earning Pro Bowl honors.
• New York Jets (2010-2013, 2015)
  • Acquired by the Jets in 2010 and quickly became a key player in their secondary.
  • Selected for the Pro Bowl in 2010 and 2011.
  • Notably intercepted a pass in the 2010 AFC Championship Game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
  • In 2014, returned to the Jets after a brief stint in Arizona.
• Arizona Cardinals (2014)
  • Signed a one-year deal with the Cardinals, where he continued to showcase his skills.
  • Recorded three interceptions during his time with Arizona.
• Indianapolis Colts (2016)
  • Joined the Colts for the 2016 season, contributing experience and depth to the defensive backfield.

Career Highlights and Accomplishments

• Pro Bowl selections: 2010, 2011, 2012
• First-team All-Pro: 2010
• Led the NFL in interceptions in 2007 (10 interceptions)
• Known for his ball-hawking skills and ability to make big plays on defense.
• Played in a total of 144 regular-season games, recording 31 interceptions over his career.

Legacy

Antonio Cromartie is remembered as one of the more dynamic defensive backs of his era, known for his ability to change the course of games with his interceptions and playmaking ability. His career spanned a decade, during which he established himself as a key contributor to both his teams and the league as a whole.