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New York Giants 2022 Training Camp Roster Preview: ILB Tae Crowder

Can Tae Crowder, Mr. Irrelevant 2020, hang on to his roster spot?

Inside linebacker Tae Crowder, Mr. Irrelevant 2020, has been living the dream.

Not only did the former Georgia product make an NFL roster, but when inside linebacker and team co-captain Blake Martinez went down early last season with a torn ACL, Crowder found himself making the defensive calls and getting everyone on the same page.

Before coming to the Giants, Crowder was a standout at Georgia. He redshirted as a freshman running back. In 2016, he switched to inside linebacker and was also a key contributor on special teams. In three seasons at linebacker, Crowder racked up 122 tackles, ten tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, two interceptions, and five pass breakups.

In 2019, Crowder was one of 12 finalists for the Butkus Award, given to the nation's top linebacker. He was also part of the 2017 national championship team that Alabama bested.

Jan 2, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Giants inside linebacker Tae Crowder (48) runs with the ball after making an interception against the Chicago Bears during the second half at Soldier Field.
Nov 28, 2021; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants inside linebacker Tae Crowder (48) intercepts a pass in front of free safety Xavier McKinney (29) during the first half against the Philadelphia Eagles at MetLife Stadium.
New York Giants linebacker Tae Crowder (48) breaks a tackle by Washington Football Team wide receiver Terry McLaurin (17) for a touchdown in the second half. The New York Giants defeat the Washington Football Team, 20-19, at MetLife Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2020, in East Rutherford. Nyg Vs Was

 


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