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2026 Guide: What Ourlads’ NFL Scouting Services said about KEYRON CRAWFORD:
Auburn | Hometown: Memphis, TN | HT: 6037 | WT: 252 | 40 time: 4.55 | Hand: 0900 | Arm: 3212 | Wing: 8000
Two-year starter. Third-team All-SEC this past season. Best projects as an edge rusher, but his versatility allowed Auburn to play him at off-ball linebacker and overhang additionally. Tall, thin frame with below average arm length. Highly athletic specimen who makes plays all over the field. Flexion in his extremities loading up in his stance ready to fire off the line. Reacts instantly to the snap and detonates off the line with significant burst that puts immense pressure on tackles immediately. Versus the run, uses his initial burst to create knockback and locks on to blockers in the gap to maintain his responsibility. Patient cutback defender keeping hips square versus flow away. From linebacker he is patient reading his keys and shoots into gaps with authority. Dripping with potential in pass rush. Deadly speed rush as he beats tackles to his spot often, and corners around the edge with loose hips and exceptional bend to shorten the edge and pursue the quarterback immediately. Changes direction seamlessly to stunt inside. Excellent looper using his quick feet, long strides, and agility to make ground instantly and bring pressure from different angles. Elite closing speed to instantly catch up to quarterbacks in pursuit. Quality zone coverage skills; leverages threats underneath in zone while visioning the quarterback. Tackles with proper technique to take down runners consistently. Pursues ball carriers to the sideline with his non-stop motor. When linemen get hands on him, shows limited ways of breaking free. Fringe anchor allows linemen to drive him off his spot in run defense. Pass rush repertoire lacks a variety of moves, limiting his overall effectiveness; would benefit adding some power moves to his pass rush plan/arsenal.
2025 Stats: 36 T, 9.5 TFL, 5 sacks, 10 QBH, 1 FF, 1 INT. Draft projection: 3rd/4th round