The 2026 NFL Draft will be a great event for teams to start building for their future. Here is the Keyron Crawford NFL Draft Profile.
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Position: Edge Rusher
School: Auburn
Size: 6-foot-4 3/8, 253 pounds
Class: Senior
2025 stats: 36 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 5 sacks, 1 interception, 2 passes defended, 3 fumble recoveries, 3 forced fumbles
Crawford was a three star recruit in the class of 2022 who signed with Arkansas State out of Tennessee. He played a little bit as a freshman, registering 14 total tackles, three tackles for loss and one sack. For the 2023 season, he broke out with 44 total tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and 5.5 sacks. He helped the team win six games. Following the season, he transferred to Auburn. In his first season at Auburn, he didn’t play much, totaling 22 tackles and one tackle for loss. His role increased at Auburn in 2025, as he had 36 total tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss and five sacks. He led the Tigers to five wins.
Following the season, Crawford has been preparing for the 2026 NFL Draft. He is currently projected to be a second to fourth round pick.
Crawford is a great athlete for the position in a few different ways. He has great quickness at the snap of the ball to put offensive linemen in recovery mode. Crawford can build up to a nice speed that can make him hard to block on the edge. He has solid agility too, helping him play in space well.
His motor is great for a player at his position, as he gets some production based on his secondary effort. If his rush is stalled, he keeps working to the quarterback. He also takes on blocks with some aggression. Crawford pursues the ball well too, as he is hungry to make an impact for his defense.
He has the ability to bend around the edge with solid flexibility. Crawford has good quickness at the snap to help out and then can bend around the offensive tackle while keeping his balance to get pressure on quarterbacks. Right now his motor and ability to bend is how he wins most of the time as a pass rusher.
Crawford just started playing football when he was a senior in high school so he is still learning. He can be slow to process and find the football at times. Crawford can work on his technique and awareness, which are things that come with more reps.
His run defense is a bit behind his pass rushing right now. Crawford can add play strength to help him set the edge as a run defender. While he shows good effort in pursuit, he can find the ball quicker. Crawford also has some struggles shedding quick enough to make tackles on ball carriers.
He still has a raw approach as a pass rusher, as he doesn’t always have a cohesive plan on how to attack offensive tackles. Crawford can work on his plan, but he also can add more moves to his arsenal. If he can do that and change his speeds, Crawford’s pass rush production could skyrocket.
Projected Draft Range: Second Round Pick-Fourth Round Pick
Draft Grade: Third Round Pick
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