'15 OH CB Shaun Crawford (Notre Dame Signed NLI)

[koonja]

I think DeShone Kizer >>>> Blake Barnett. It is just the way I am wired.

Were damn lucky he turned down that Toledo basketball scholly!

 

[IrishLax]

No way Jose. Barnett is gonna suuuuuuuuuuck. He's obviously indecisive, and his mobility actually isn't all that impressive. And his arm strength? It's practically a mirage.

It's funny because inevitably someone from another team is going to stumble upon this post and be like "OMG ND FANS ARE DELUSIONAL" haha

 

[IrishLion]

It's funny because inevitably someone from another team is going to stumble upon this post and be like "OMG ND FANS ARE DELUSIONAL" haha

I was actually concerned that fellow IE members might think the same haha.

Sarcasm font can S my D.

 

[WestCoast]

No way Jose. Barnett is gonna suuuuuuuuuuck. He's obviously indecisive, and his mobility actually isn't all that impressive. And his arm strength? It's practically a mirage.

Baloney. He's got one of these. Goes everywhere he wants.

 

[Bogtrotter07]

Were damn lucky he turned down that Toledo basketball scholly!

IT WASN'T TOLEDO!

I keep telling you. There were 4 D1 schools interested in all. UT and BGSU were not in that group.

 

[Irish#1]

It's doubly hilarious because Michigan went after him HARD early while ND/OSU were still evaluating him and pushed for an early commit. Then ND/OSU get in the race and all of a sudden they magically don't want him anymore? Yeah, OK.

Sounds like IE!

I generally tend to agree we can get like that, but I think the majority of minds have been pretty rational with regard to our big decommit and openly admit they would take him back instantly.

Never, I'm like a scorned woman. I will be bitter until the day I die. lol

It's funny because inevitably someone from another team is going to stumble upon this post and be like "OMG ND FANS ARE DELUSIONAL" haha

We aren't?

 

[TomHaverford]

God the scUM boards are freaking hilarious. "We don't need 5'8" corners." "Good thing he's going to ND, he wouldn't have seen the field with our DB haul." "No one else wanted him anymore, his frame is too small for our style."

C'mon man, that's just how the recruiting sites go. Tons of idiots on twitter, facebook, and internet message boards.

As a Michigan fan, I definitely wanted Crawford. I see Crawford playing more safety than CB at the next level anyways. He's a heat seeking missile, kid loves to hit, his tape is full of knockout shots. Height isn't as important at safety as it is at CB anyways. CB's are manned up on the island a lot, safeties usually are playing the center fielder. Crawford is a big hitter and he's got the speed to cover lots of ground and in a hurry.

Crawford might be 5'8/5'9, but he's built solid and he's fast as hell. Crawford is running a laser-timed, legit 4.4's in the 40. That's flat out blazing fast. 9 times out of 10 the 40 times are fake on the recruiting sites. Not his.

Good pick-up guys.

 

[NDohio]

I think DeShone Kizer >>>> Blake Barnett. It is just the way I am wired.

homer

 

[dublinirish]

homer

dont mess with the Northern Ohio mafia dude

 

[IrishLion]

After watching his film for the first time, I've got to agree with the resident michigan fan above that Crawford looks realllllllly good at safety. Despite his size, he was laying the wood on fools and noticeably moving the pile every time he hit it. Impressive for a small guy. He knows how to turn his speed into physicality at the point of attack.

Which of course makes me believe that he could be even more perfect as a primary nickel back throughout his career, though a great emergency option at safety down the road. Shumate was super impressive as a star/nickel his freshman year, and I think Crawford can be the same type of physical presence (despite his size) while also being able to excel against crossing routes with a good trail technique (thanks to his speed).

 

[Bogtrotter07]

After watching his film for the first time, I've got to agree with the resident michigan fan above that Crawford looks realllllllly good at safety. Despite his size, he was laying the wood on fools and noticeably moving the pile every time he hit it. Impressive for a small guy. He knows how to turn his speed into physicality at the point of attack.

Which of course makes me believe that he could be even more perfect as a primary nickel back throughout his career, though a great emergency option at safety down the road. Shumate was super impressive as a star/nickel his freshman year, and I think Crawford can be the same type of physical presence (despite his size) while also being able to excel against crossing routes with a good trail technique (thanks to his speed).

This is what I would have said if I were smart enough! Reps, sir! I think you are right on, especially about the comparison to Shumate. I will take it a step further. I think he is really reminiscent of Slaughter. Slaughter could play all over the field because of his football knowledge, and had that instant acceleration and ability to maximize impact. Remember him playing OLB and blitzing so effectively?

I am hoping Crawford can be a kid that plays all over the field.

And don't underestimate the NWO Mafia! Blackswamp bandits!

 

[dublinirish]

Im always wary of the the "undersized but hits like a freight train" moniker on safeties/db's as to me that always makes me think "injuries" ..examples : Bob Sanders/Louis Delmas types

 

[BeauBenken]

C'mon man, that's just how the recruiting sites go. Tons of idiots on twitter, facebook, and internet message boards.

As a Michigan fan, I definitely wanted Crawford. I see Crawford playing more safety than CB at the next level anyways. He's a heat seeking missile, kid loves to hit, his tape is full of knockout shots. Height isn't as important at safety as it is at CB anyways. CB's are manned up on the island a lot, safeties usually are playing the center fielder. Crawford is a big hitter and he's got the speed to cover lots of ground and in a hurry.

Crawford might be 5'8/5'9, but he's built solid and he's fast as hell. Crawford is running a laser-timed, legit 4.4's in the 40. That's flat out blazing fast. 9 times out of 10 the 40 times are fake on the recruiting sites. Not his.

Good pick-up guys.

I read that whole thing in the Tom Haverford voice.

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[Irish#1]

After watching his film for the first time, I've got to agree with the resident michigan fan above that Crawford looks realllllllly good at safety. Despite his size, he was laying the wood on fools and noticeably moving the pile every time he hit it. Impressive for a small guy. He knows how to turn his speed into physicality at the point of attack.

Which of course makes me believe that he could be even more perfect as a primary nickel back throughout his career, though a great emergency option at safety down the road. Shumate was super impressive as a star/nickel his freshman year, and I think Crawford can be the same type of physical presence (despite his size) while also being able to excel against crossing routes with a good trail technique (thanks to his speed).

Another Bob the "Hit Man" Sanders?

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Officially decided to play in the Army All American game this January. See you in Texas!! <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23ArmyStrong&src=hash">#ArmyStrong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23east&src=hash">#east</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ArmyAllAmerican">@ArmyAllAmerican</a></p>— Crawf (@1ShaunCrawford) <a href="https://twitter.com/1ShaunCrawford/statuses/479397705262055424">June 18, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[EuropeanDomer]

I just watched his highlights and i'm very surprised with his style of play, he is ultra aggressive and instinctive. A dream for any creative defensive coordinator because he can play the game in so many ways. Reminds me of Joyner, Mathieu and that type of hybrid CB/SS. Small but really tough, i love it. I did not remember that type of player at ND. Maybe Slaughter who was a great punisher as well and had the versatility to play OLB, SS, corner.. a very good overall football player!

 

[GoldenToTheGrave]

I just watched his highlights and i'm very surprised with his style of play, he is ultra aggressive and instinctive. A dream for any creative defensive coordinator because he can play the game in so many ways. Reminds me of Joyner, Mathieu and that type of hybrid CB/SS. Small but really tough, i love it. I did not remember that type of player at ND. Maybe Slaughter who was a great punisher as well and had the versatility to play OLB, SS, corner.. a very good overall football player!

Slaughter was definitely a very nice, versatile player, although not quite in the way Slaughter Crawford is. It could very well be similar to whatever we end up doing with Riggs this year.

 

[EuropeanDomer]

Slaughter was definitely a very nice, versatile player, although not quite in the way Slaughter Crawford is. It could very well be similar to whatever we end up doing with Riggs this year.

I agree.. i meant that he had his versatility, ability to hit and create plays in a lot of ways. For sure Crawford is the best commit until the date and one of the best recruits of the Kelly era easily. Impressive player.

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23IrishInvasion&src=hash">#IrishInvasion</a> was a success! Go Irish!!</p>— Crawf (@1ShaunCrawford) <a href="https://twitter.com/1ShaunCrawford/statuses/480184824716476418">June 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[Crazy Balki]

I agree.. i meant that he had his versatility, ability to hit and create plays in a lot of ways. For sure Crawford is the best commit until the date and one of the best recruits of the Kelly era easily. Impressive player.

I'd say Crawford would be a fair comparison to Slaughter. Pray that he has better luck with health that Slaughter did, and the fact that he has superior coaching for all of his career helps.

 

[ShawneeIrish]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Was impressed with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Irish&src=hash">#Irish</a> DB commit Shaun Crawford at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23IrishInvasion&src=hash">#IrishInvasion</a> -- Ohio native would have been my MVP. Won every 1v1 I saw</p>— Beth Long (@Beth_Long) <a href="https://twitter.com/Beth_Long/statuses/480176222773579776">June 21, 2014</a></blockquote> <script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

 

[NDdomer2]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23IrishInvasion&src=hash">#IrishInvasion</a> was a success! Go Irish!!</p>— Crawf (@1ShaunCrawford) <a href="https://twitter.com/1ShaunCrawford/statuses/480184824716476418">June 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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#got'em

 

[Ironman8]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" lang="en"><p>Came away from <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23IrishInvasion&src=hash">#IrishInvasion</a> camp at <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23NotreDame&src=hash">#NotreDame</a> tonight more impressed with CB commit <a href="https://twitter.com/1ShaunCrawford">@1ShaunCrawford</a> than ever. Big time athlete.</p>— Jake Brown (@Jake_Brown) <a href="https://twitter.com/Jake_Brown/statuses/480198377129267201">June 21, 2014</a></blockquote>
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[STLDomer]

Sounds like his performance at II was everything and more than the ND reporters expected.

Best player on the best team in Ohio (and preseason #7 in the country).

Add 2 inches this kid is an unanimous 5 no doubt

 

[NDPhilly]

Reminds me a lot of Brandon Boykin

 

[irishff1014]

Sounds like his performance at II was everything and more than the ND reporters expected.

Best player on the best team in Ohio (and preseason #7 in the country).

Add 2 inches this kid is an unanimous 5 no doubt

awesome

 

[Crazy Balki]

Reminds me a lot of Brandon Boykin

...That name still rubs me the wrong way, ever since the old Fayette County days...He did not cross the plain!

 

[Redbar]

He is a very smooth athlete. This guy moves as well as anyone I have seen in a while.

 

[yankeeND]

So how stoked is everyone else that we landed this kid? The camp solidified everything we saw from his film too. We got ourselves a stud that we would not have, had Diaco still been here. Not to bag on him, but f that. This kid has game changer written all over him!

 

[Irish8248]

Should be a solid inside corner locking down slot receivers ... anyone know his vert? Does he have a chance to play outside at 5'8?