Keyron Crawford
Career Summary
Keyron Crawford is a Memphis native and edge defender who rose from a late start in football to become a third-round selection of the Las Vegas Raiders.
Crawford began playing organized football only as a high-school senior, then developed through Arkansas State and Auburn. The Raiders selected the Auburn edge rusher with the 67th overall pick of the 2026 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Crawford grew up in northern Memphis, Tennessee.
Crawford grew up in northern Memphis with his mother and three siblings. Before football became his focus, he was a high-school basketball standout.
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High School
Crawford played one high-school football season at Briarcrest Christian after first taking up the sport as a senior.
At Briarcrest Christian, Crawford did not play organized football until his senior season. He recorded 78 tackles and 14 sacks that year, was named regional defensive MVP, and helped lead the team to nine wins.
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College Career
Crawford played two seasons at Arkansas State before finishing his college career with two seasons at Auburn.
Crawford played at Arkansas State in 2022 and 2023 before transferring to Auburn for 2024 and 2025. Across 47 college games, he totaled 116 tackles, 24 tackles for loss, 11.5 sacks, three forced fumbles, three fumble recoveries, two passes defensed, and an interception.
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Path to the NFL
Crawford's rapid development from a late football start through Arkansas State and Auburn made him an NFL prospect.
After one season of high-school football, Crawford signed with Arkansas State and later transferred to Auburn. His 2025 production and pre-draft work led to a third-round opportunity with Las Vegas.
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NFL Career
The Las Vegas Raiders selected Crawford 67th overall in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Las Vegas selected Crawford with the 67th overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft and subsequently signed him. He entered the Raiders as a rookie defensive end.
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Career Accomplishments
Crawford earned All-SEC recognition after a productive final Auburn season.
Crawford was named first-team All-SEC by PFSN and third-team All-SEC by the coaches in 2025. That season, he started all 12 Auburn games and ranked second on the team with 9.5 tackles for loss and five sacks.
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Playing Style
Crawford is a developing edge rusher whose quickness and relentless effort stood out in his final Auburn season.
Auburn described Crawford as proficient at pass rushing, and he ranked fourth in the SEC with 43 quarterback pressures in 2025. His basketball background preceded a late start in football, and he characterized his own game as disciplined, energetic, and still developing.
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32511, 00-0041553, 10/17/2003, Keyron Crawford, Keyron, Crawford
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