Vernon Crawford

For the former dean of Georgia Tech, see Vernon D. Crawford.

Vernon Crawford

Crawford (left) with Chuck Wilson in 2015
No. 99, 62
Position	Linebacker
Personal information
Born	(1974-06-25) June 25, 1974 (age 51) Texas City, Texas, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school	Texas City
College	Florida State
NFL draft	1997: 5th round, 159th overall pick
Career history
Playing
New England Patriots (1997–1999) Green Bay Packers (2000)* New York/New Jersey Hitmen (2001) Manchester Wolves (2004)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Coaching
Randolph (MA) HS (2004–2006) Defensive coordinator Randolph (MA) HS (2007–2008) Head coach Curry College (2009–2011) Wide receivers Seekonk (MA) HS (2012–present) Head coach Mass Mutiny (Massachusetts) Women's Team Boston Militia (Massachusetts) Women's Team (2008-2014) Defensive coordinator Boston Renegades Women's Tackle Football Team (2016-present) Offensive coordinator/Assistant coach
Career NFL statistics
Tackles 17 Fumble recoveries 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Vernon Dean Crawford Jr. (born June 25, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for three seasons with the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles and was selected by the Patriots in the fifth round of the 1997 NFL draft. ^[1] He played college football for the Florida State Seminoles.

Crawford attended the City College of San Francisco and then was a two-year starter at Florida State University. A fifth-round draft selection in 1997, ^[2] he was employed by the Patriots primarily as a special teams performer and had his most productive season in 1998 when he posted 13 tackles as a linebacker and 14 stops on special teams. He left the Patriots and was signed by the Green Bay Packers in July 2000, ^[3] but spent all of the season on the injured reserve list.

After a few seasons in minor football leagues, Crawford retired as a player and turned to coaching, first at Randolph High School, ^[4] then at Curry College. ^[1] He was the Defensive Coach for the Mass Mutiny, He coached the Boston Militia women's football team, which won three national titles, and continues to coach the Boston Renegades women's team. He is also the head football coach at Seekonk High School, where he led the Warriors to sectional finals appearance in 2016.

References

1. "Former N.E. Patriot Crawford named Seekonk HS head football coach". The Call. March 31, 2012.
2. "1997 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 30, 2023.
3. "Packers Sign LB Vernon Crawford, T Tony Berti as Free Agents". NFL.com. July 21, 2000. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved September 25, 2013.
4. "Ex-Patriot Vernon Crawford will be rooting for the home team". Seacoast Online. February 6, 2005. Archived from the original on September 27, 2013. Retrieved September 25, 2013.