Earned a starting role last season and became one of the team’s most productive defensive players... now one of the most experienced players as well... should be a leader in his senior season.... will be counted on to make plays.
JUNIOR SEASON • 2013
Took a huge step forward into a starting role... started 10 of 12 games played at outside linebacker... ranked fourth on the team with 59 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss... also had 2.5 sacks, a pass interception and two pass breakups... made six tackles and an interception in the season-opening win over Eastern Oregon (8/29)... had a career-high 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks at California (9/7)... led the team with eight tackles at Montana (10/5)... made nine tackles against Sacramento State (11/16).
SOPHOMORE SEASON • 2012
Took on a more prominent role, playing in all 11 games... saw lots of special team action and some at linebacker... had 10 tackles on the season, including one for loss... made a season-high three tackles at Washington (9/15).
FRESHMAN SEASON • 2011
Played in four games, mainly on special teams... had two tackles in the season opener against Southern Oregon... a redshirt in 2010.
PREVIOUS TO PORTLAND STATE
Played safety and running back at Christian Brothers High School, lettering three times... made 100 tackles in 11 games as a senior... also had two interceptions and a pass breakup... rushed 91 times for 672 yards and six touchdowns... caught nine passes for 155 yards and a touchdown... named team MVP... earned All-City and All-Section honors... also lettered in basketball, track and volleyball.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Son of Patti and Gary Crowder... born March 27, 1992... has one brother, Ryan, and one sister, Cara.... majoring in Physical Activity and Exercise... would like to become an athletic trainer.
