Ken Crawley

Ken Crawley (born February 8, 1993) is an American football cornerback for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Colorado.[1] He also played for the Miami Dolphins and Arizona Cardinals.

Ken Crawley
No. 25 – New Orleans Saints
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1993-02-08) February 8, 1993
Washington, D.C.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:180 lb (82 kg)
Career information
High school:H.D. Woodson
(Washington, D.C.)
College:Colorado
Undrafted:2016
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2020
Total tackles:135
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:2
Pass deflections:32
Interceptions:2
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand size40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0 3⁄8 in
(1.84 m)		 187 lb
(85 kg)		 30 1⁄2 in
(0.77 m)		 9 in
(0.23 m)		4.43 s1.53 s2.57 s4.30 s6.81 s36 1⁄2 in
(0.93 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		7 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Colorado's Pro Day[2]

2016

On May 1, 2016, the New Orleans Saints signed Crawley to a three-year, $1.62 million contract as an undrafted free agent that includes a signing bonus of $5,000.[3]

Throughout training camp, he competed for a roster spot against De'Vante Harris, Brandon Dixon, Brian Dixon, Damian Swann, Tony Carter, and Jimmy Pruitt.[4] Crawley made a strong case for a spot on the active roster after turning in multiple impressive performances in practice while taking first team reps at outside cornerback while Keenan Lewis, Delvin Breaux, and Damian Swann were sidelined with injuries.[5][6] After the release of Keenan Lewis, head coach Sean Payton named Crawley the third cornerback on the depth chart behind starters Delvin Breaux and P. J. Williams.[7]

He made his professional regular season debut in the New Orleans Saints' season-opener against the Oakland Raiders and recorded four solo tackles during their 35–34 loss. The following week, Crawley collected six combined tackles, deflected a pass, and forced the first fumble of his career as the Saints lost 16–13 at the New York Giants. During the first quarter, De'Vante Harris recovered the fumble after Crawley caused a fumble while tackling Giants' receiver Victor Cruz with teammate Jairus Byrd.[8] On September 26, 2016, Crawley made his first career start after P. J. Williams was placed on injured reserve after suffering a serious concussion the week before. Crawley finished the Saints' 45–32 loss against the Atlanta Falcons with four solo tackles and two pass deflections. In Week 4, he made a season-high seven combined tackles and a pass deflection during their 35–34 win at the San Diego Chargers. Prior to Week 9, Crawley was demoted to a reserve role behind Sterling Moore and B. W. Webb.[9] On December 28, 2016, Crawley suffered a dislocated knee in practice and was ruled inactive for the Saints' Week 17 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.[10] Williams finished his rookie season with 43 combined tackles (40 solo), eight pass deflections, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery in 15 games and five starts.[11][12]

2017

Crawley entered training camp competing for the job as the third cornerback on the depth chart against Sterling Moore and rookie Marshon Lattimore.[13] Head coach Sean Payton named Crawley the starting cornerback alongside P. J. Williams after Delvin Breaux suffered a fractured fibula.[14]

External video
Ken Crawley leaps for an early interception

Crawley was inactive for the first two games (Weeks 1–2).[15] On September 24, 2017, he started his first game of the season and recorded a season-high eight combined tackles and a pass deflection. In Week 3, Crawley made four solo tackles, two deflected passes, and made his first career interception off a pass attempt by Jay Cutler during the Saints' 20–0 victory against the Miami Dolphins. He was inactive for the Saints' Week 12 matchup at the Los Angeles Rams due to a strained oblique.[16] He finished the 2017 season 54 combined tackles (47 solo), 17 pass deflections, and an interception in 13 games and 13 starts.[17] He finished second on the team in pass deflections behind rookie Marshon Lattimore. He received an overall grade of 81.6 from Pro Football Focus, which was the 39th highest grade among cornerbacks.[18]

The New Orleans Saints finished first in the NFC South with an 11–5 record. On January 7, 2018, Crawley started his first career playoff game and recorded seven combined tackles and a pass deflection in the Saints' 31–26 victory against the Carolina Panthers in the NFC Wildcard game. The following week, he had six combined tackles as New Orleans lost 29–24 at the Minnesota Vikings.[17] Crawley was flagged for pass interference on two consecutive plays in the first quarter. The two penalties combined for 54-yards and led to a field goal for the Minnesota Vikings.[19] He was also on the receiving end of a missed tackle by fellow free safety Marcus Williams that knocked him over when the later was attempting to tackle an airborne Stefon Diggs on the final play of the game, which prevented both of them from having a chance to tackle Diggs. Diggs, in turn, was able to score a touchdown on that play to win the game for Minnesota.[20]

2018

Crawley entered training camp stated as a starting cornerback.[21] Head coach Sean Payton named Crawley and Marshon Lattimore the starting cornerbacks to begin the regular season, alongside nickelback Patrick Robinson.[22]

2019

On October 29, 2019, Crawley was released by the Saints.[23]

Miami Dolphins

On October 30, 2019, Crawley was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.[24] He was waived/injured on December 4, 2019 and placed on injured reserve.[25] He was released on December 16.

Las Vegas Raiders

On January 23, 2020, Crawley was signed by the Las Vegas Raiders to a reserve/future contract.[26] He was released on August 18, 2020.[27]

Arizona Cardinals

On August 21, 2020, Crawley was signed by the Arizona Cardinals.[28] On September 5, 2020, Crawley was released during final roster cuts.[29]

New Orleans Saints (second stint)

On September 28, 2020, Crawley was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad.[30] He was elevated to the active roster on October 3 for the team's week 4 game against the Detroit Lions, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.[31] He was promoted to the active roster on October 12, 2020.[32] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on October 23,[33] and activated on October 28.[34] In Week 17 against the Carolina Panthers, Crawley recorded his first interception of the season off a pass thrown by P.J. Walker during the 33–7 win.[35]

References
  1. "CU football: Confident Crawley rises to occasion". Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  2. "NFL Draft Profile: Ken Crawley". NFL.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  3. "Powell, Spruce, Nembot, Crawley, Bell Get FA Deals". Retrieved September 4, 2016.
  4. "Ourlads.com: New Orleans Saints: 07/01/2016". Ourlads.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  5. Jeff Duncan (August 13, 2016). "Rookie cornerbacks Ken Crawley, De'Vante Harris continue to make strong case for active roster". Nola.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  6. Josh Katzenstein (August 19, 2016). "Nick Fairley, Ken Crawley lead dominant defensive effort, and other Saints camp observations". Nola.com.
  7. Roy Anderson (September 5, 2016). "Saints Release First Depth Chart for 2016 Season". whodatdish.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  8. "NFL Game Center: Week 2-2016: New Orleans Saints @ New York Giants". NFL.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  9. Lyons Yellin (December 29, 2016). "Saints' Ken Crawley to miss season finale". shreveporttimes.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  10. "Saints' Ken Crawley suffers knee injury in practice: source". Nola.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  11. "NFL Player stats: Ken Crawley (2016)". NFL.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  12. Katzenstein, Josh (December 31, 2016). "Saints promote Taveze Calhoun, place Ken Crawley on injured reserve". NOLA.com.
  13. Nick Underhill (August 19, 2017). "Forget the score; how Saints rookies Marshon Lattimore and Ryan Ramczyk fare is what matters against the Chargers". theadvocate.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  14. Roy Anderson (September 1, 2017). "Saints release first unofficial depth chart of regular season *UPDATED*". whodatdish.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  15. "Saints' Anthony, Vikings' Brock among inactives for Monday's game". thescore.com. September 11, 2017. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  16. "Marshon Lattimore and Ken Crawley back, but three Saints held out of Wednesday practice as injury report grows". theadvocate.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  17. "NFL Player stats: Ken Crawley (2017)". NFL.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  18. "Pro Football Focus: Ken Crawkey". ProFootballFocus.com. Retrieved February 1, 2018.
  19. "Ken Crawley's 2 early pass interference penalties include one '34-yard mistake'". nola.com. January 14, 2018. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  20. King, Peter (January 15, 2018). "'That Play Right There Was God': Diggs, Dings and Dumbfounded Vikings On How They Stunned Saints". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on January 31, 2018.
  21. Underhill, Nick (August 10, 2018). "Source: P.J. Williams knocked out of Thursday's game with bruised ribs". theadvocate.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  22. Parks, James (September 9, 2018). "Saints reveal depth chart vs. Bucs". 247sports.com. Retrieved October 18, 2018.
  23. Gantt, Darin (October 29, 2019). "Saints waiving cornerback Ken Crawley". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  24. "Dolphins Awarded Ken Crawley, Waived Isaiah Ford". MiamiDolphins.com. October 30, 2019.
  25. "Dolphins Sign Evan Brown, Awarded Mack Hollins". MiamiDolphins.com. December 4, 2019.
  26. "Raiders sign fifth-year veteran starting CB Ken Crawley". Raiders Wire. January 23, 2020. Retrieved June 3, 2020.
  27. @Raiders (August 18, 2020). "We have activated RB Rod Smith from the Reserve/COVID list and have waived DB Ken Crawley" (Tweet). Retrieved August 18, 2020 – via Twitter.
  28. "Cardinals Add Veteran Cornerbacks B.W. Webb, Ken Crawley". AZCardinals.com. Retrieved August 21, 2020.
  29. Urban, Darren (September 5, 2020). "Cardinals Make Final Cuts To Get To Initial 53-Man Roster". azcardinals.com.
  30. "Saints sign veteran cornerback Ken Crawley to the practice squad". NOLA.com. September 28, 2020.
  31. Just, Amie (October 3, 2020). "Saints make 4 roster moves ahead of game against Lions". NOLA.com. Retrieved October 24, 2020.
  32. Alper, Josh (October 12, 2020). "Saints cut Margus Hunt, sign Ken Crawley to active roster". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  33. Johnson, Luke (October 23, 2020). "Emmanuel Sanders and Michael Thomas are both out. Here's how the Saints will adjust vs. Carolina". NOLA.com. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  34. Just, Amie (October 28, 2020). "Three Saints receivers absent from Wednesday's practice, Nick Easton returns". NOLA.com. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  35. "New Orleans Saints at Carolina Panthers - January 3rd, 2021". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved January 7, 2021.
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