During his high school football career Raylan Crowder slotted in at Linebacker & Defensive End where he excelled at stuffing the run. On the other side of the ball he would take occasional snaps at Tight end when a big body was needed in the end zone. As a senior Crowder was named state defensive player of the year after racking up 140 tackles, 40 for a loss and 26 sacks. This went alongside 2 catches for 15 yards and 2 touchdowns.
Crowders senior year almost didn't happen. 2 days into the term his car was written off when a truck ran a red light at an intersection. Miraculously he got away with only minor injuries.
For college Crowder was given offers from Boise State, Utah and Washington before ultimately settling on Arizona state.
Crowder struggled in his first year at college focusing on the linebacker position. He didn't manage to shine in the slightest registering 15 tackles across the year and seeing only back up snaps.
Year 2 was when Crowder hit his stride after bulking up and moving to the defensive line. He had 1 monster game at the start of the season and continued at a high level the rest of the season ultimately losing the Lucky Charms Sunbowl against the North Carolina Wolfpack.
Crowders senior year almost didn't happen. 2 days into the term his car was written off when a truck ran a red light at an intersection. Miraculously he got away with only minor injuries.
For college Crowder was given offers from Boise State, Utah and Washington before ultimately settling on Arizona state.
Crowder struggled in his first year at college focusing on the linebacker position. He didn't manage to shine in the slightest registering 15 tackles across the year and seeing only back up snaps.
Year 2 was when Crowder hit his stride after bulking up and moving to the defensive line. He had 1 monster game at the start of the season and continued at a high level the rest of the season ultimately losing the Lucky Charms Sunbowl against the North Carolina Wolfpack.