Just a couple years ago, Keyron Crawford was fighting for playing time at Arkansas State. But after some impressive performances in the Sun Belt, Crawford ended up at Auburn and continued to thrive.
Crawford was highly disruptive for opposing offenses in the SEC. He has astounding playmaking ability, and combined with his versatility, he was a prospect to watch early in this year’s NFL Draft.
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Where Did Keyron Crawford Go In The NFL Draft?
Crawford went to the Las Vegas Raiders with the 67th pick, in the third round, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
Keyron Crawford Height & Weight
Crawford was measured at 6-foot-4, 253 pounds at the NFL Combine.
Keyron Crawford Stats & Highlights
Crawford finished his career at Auburn as an All-SEC selection. But before that, he developed at Arkansas State.
As a freshman, he totaled just 14 tackles, three tackles for loss, one sack, and one pass breakup. But he drastically improved in 2023, tallying 44 tackles, 10.5 TFLs, 5.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, and one pass broken up.
That led to him transferring to Auburn in 2024. He totaled 22 tackles his first season there, adding one TFL. But he kept improving, recording 36 tackles, 9.5 TFLs, five sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery with one interception in 2025.
Where Is Keyron Crawford From?
Crawford is from Memphis, Tennessee.
Keyron Crawford NFL Draft Profile & Comparison
My NFL comparison for Crawford is Jaguars defensive end Josh Hines-Allen. This isn’t to say he’ll have the same career. But how Hines-Allen gets around the edge in pass-rush situations reminds me of Crawford.
That’s because Crawford is extremely fluid and smooth while simultaneously being quick at the snap. He has good bend around the edge and possesses solid balance.
In Pro Football Focus’ grades, Crawford ranked 24th among EDGE players who played at least 450 snaps in 2025. He was 39th with 43 quarterback pressures
With active hands, Crawford can win against offensive linemen in several ways. He can also engage blockers and push them back at the snap to make things tougher for offenses in the run game. For his size, he’s also a versatile player. He can play out of a two-, three-, or four-point stance.
