Greg Crippen
Career Summary
Greg Crippen is an offensive lineman who developed as a center at Michigan.
After five seasons with the Wolverines, he signed with Pittsburgh as an undrafted rookie in 2026 following a minicamp tryout.
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Early Life
Crippen's hometown is Northborough, Massachusetts.
He began his high-school playing career at Milton Academy before moving to IMG Academy in Florida.
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High School
Crippen was a four-year varsity starter and two-year captain at IMG Academy.
He played guard earlier in his prep career and center in his junior and senior seasons. IMG finished his senior year 8–0 and atop MaxPreps' final 2020 national rankings.
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College Career
Crippen played five seasons at Michigan, becoming a starting center in 2024.
He made eight starts that season before starting all 13 games in 2025. His Michigan career included 21 starts at center, following several years in a reserve role.
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Path to the NFL
Crippen joined Pittsburgh after participating in its rookie minicamp on a tryout basis.
The Steelers announced his undrafted-free-agent signing on May 11, 2026.
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NFL Career
Crippen spent the 2026 offseason and preseason with Pittsburgh.
The Steelers released him on August 28 in their first wave of moves toward the initial 53-man roster.
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Career Accomplishments
Crippen earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten recognition from the media in 2025.
He was also a four-time Academic All-Big Ten honoree from 2022 through 2025 and a five-year letter winner.
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Playing Style
Crippen's documented experience centers on interior offensive-line play.
He played both guard positions in high school before concentrating on center at IMG and Michigan. His college starting experience came at center.
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32393, 00-0041430, 2/17/2002, Greg Crippen, Greg, Crippen
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