Tae Crowder

BIOGRAPHY

Dequartavous “Tae” Crowder, born March 12, 1997, is an American professional football player known for his linebacker position in the sport. Born and raised in America, Crowder has showcased his prowess in football throughout his career, notably as a free agent. This concise biography aims to delve deep into his life, highlighting his achievements and challenges in his many years on the football field.

Starting with his college years, Crowder took to the field at the University of Georgia, where he redshirted during his freshman season in 2015. His transition from running back to inside linebacker in 2016 was a decisive moment in his career, positioning him for future success. Embracing his new position, Crowder demonstrated his vital contribution to special teams in 2017, propelling the Georgia Bulldogs to the National Championship game where they were defeated by Alabama.

In the 2018 and 2019 seasons, Crowder made a distinct impact with 48 recorded tackles, 4.5 of which were for a loss. His commendable performance saw him emerge as one of the 12 finalists for the Butkus Award. A highlight of his college football career was when he made a career-high 12 tackles, even though it came in a loss to South Carolina. During his tenure at Georgia, Crowder’s overall stats were impressive with 115 tackles, 10 tackles for a loss, five passes defended, and 1.5 sacks.

Upon the culmination of his college career, Crowder’s professional journey started with him being the final pick in the 2020 NFL Draft by the New York Giants. This made him “Mr. Irrelevant” of the season – a title given to the last pick in the draft. This moment was further sweetened with the reunion with his former inside linebackers coach at Georgia, Kevin Sherrer. However, Crowder started his professional career with a setback as he was put on the active/non-sport injury list by the Giants at the beginning of the training camp in July 2020. After being activated by August the same year, Crowder unfortunately had to sit out in Week 1 owing to a hamstring injury.

Despite the rocky start, in Week 6 against the Washington Football Team, Crowder marked a significant achievement by recovering a fumble and returning it for a 43-yard touchdown. Unfortunately, the recurring hamstring injury saw him placed on injured reserve in October 2020. Crowder marked his return in November and in Week 13 against the Seattle Seahawks, he recorded his first career sack. His interception against Philadelphia Eagles and his career-high 130 tackles were further high points in his career. Despite these shining moments, Crowder was benched against the Houston Texans and eventually waived on December 20, 2022.

Crowder’s professional career took him to numerous teams. The Pittsburgh Steelers added him to their active roster in December 2022 and was then released in May 2023. He then signed with the Los Angeles Chargers in August 2023, but was soon dropped as part of roster cuts. At the end of the 2023 season, he was also added to the Titans practice squad but did not secure a reserve/future contract. This ultimately led to his free-agent status when his contract with the Titans expired.

Throughout his career, Dequartavous “Tae” Crowder has demonstrated an unwavering resilience, braving through the highs and lows on and off the field. Despite the turbulent journey, Crowder’s dedication and passion for the game continue to define his football career. As he navigates his free agent status, there is no doubt that Crowder’s journey in the American football field remains as thrilling and as promising as ever.