Tennessee offensive tackle Jeremiah Crawford declared for the NFL Draft on Sunday afternoon. The announcement came as no surprise since Crawford had no eligibility remaining after the 2023 season.
“College football has given me teammates that turned into brothers,” Crawford said in a statement. “Our friendships will last a lifetime, and I will forever cherish all the memories.
“Vol fans are the most amazing and passionate fans out there. I am amazed everyday with the love and support you have shown me since I arrived on campus, and I appreciate you more than ever.”
God got me 🤞🏽 pic.twitter.com/Bs3DyiAA13
— Jeremiah Crawford (@54jeremiah54) February 4, 2024
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Crawford transferred to Tennessee from junior college ahead of the 2021 season where he was a rotational offensive tackle. The versatile offensive lineman split time at left tackle with Gerald Mincey in 2022 before the duo moved over to right tackle and split time on that side during the 2023 season. Crawford started six games in 2022 and seven games in 2023.
The Goddard, Kansas native earned a 48.6 PFF grade in 393 snaps during the 2023 season.
Tennessee lost both members of the Mincey-Crawford offensive tackle tandem this offseason with Mincey transferring to Kentucky and talking non stop trash about the Vols.
Left tackle John Campbell Jr. is returning to Tennessee for his final season of eligibility and plans to move to right tackle after the Vols landed highly touted LSU offensive tackle transfer Lance Heard. Heard is the highest ranked player in the Vols’ transfer haul.
