Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig explained

Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig
School:Colorado Buffaloes
Currentnumber:7
Currentposition:Safety
Class:Junior
Major:Communication
Birth Place:Birmingham, Alabama, US
Heightft:5
Heightin:10
Weight Lb:185
Highschool:Trinity Christian (Cedar Hill, Texas)
Pastschools:
Espn:4877475

Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig is an American football safety for the Colorado Buffaloes. He previously played at Jackson State.

Early life and high school

Silmon-Craig was born in Birmingham, Alabama and attended Trinity Christian High School. In Silmon-Craig's junior season in high school he notched 67 tackles with 14 being for a loss, four sacks, six pass deflections, three interceptions, and one fumble recovery.[1] Silmon-Craig would decide to commit to play college football at Jackson State.[2]

College career

Jackson State

Silmon-Craig finished the 2021 season with 48 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and three interceptions.[3] Silmon-Craig had a breakout 2022 season, totalling 61 tackles, a pass breakup, and two interceptions. For his performance he was named first team All-SWAC, and a HBCU All-American.[4] [5] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Silmon-Craig decide to enter the transfer portal.[6]

Silmon-Craig finished his Jackson State career with 111 tackles, four sacks, five interceptions and two forced fumbles.[7]

Colorado

Silmon-Craig would decide to transfer to Colorado to continue out his college career.[8] [9] In week four of the 2023 season, Silmon-Craig intercepted Caleb Williams becoming the first player to pick him off in the 2023 season, but the Buffaloes would lose to USC 48–41.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cam'ron Silnon Football Stats . October 2, 2023 . MaxPreps.com.
  2. Web site: Gaither . Steven J. . February 3, 2021 . Jackson State grabs another ex-Willie Taggart commit . October 2, 2023 . HBCU Gameday.
  3. Web site: Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig Stats . October 2, 2023 . The Football Database.
  4. Web site: Carlough . Jack . December 23, 2022 . Deion Sanders, Colorado add fourth Jackson State transfer . October 2, 2023 . Colorado Buffaloes Wire.
  5. Web site: Mosley . Kyle T. . November 29, 2022 . Jackson State Dominates SWAC Postseason Honors . October 2, 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
  6. Web site: Peery . Wade . December 18, 2022 . Jackson State defensive back Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig enters NCAA Transfer Portal . October 2, 2023 . On3.com.
  7. Web site: Cosolo . Tony . April 29, 2023 . Colorado spring football: Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig, Shedeur Sanders speak to media . October 2, 2023 . Colorado Buffaloes Wire.
  8. Web site: Howell . Brian . January 12, 2023 . Football recruiting: Safety Cam’Ron Silmon-Craig adds physicality to CU Buffs’ secondary . October 2, 2023 . The Denver Post.
  9. Web site: Williams . Sean . December 23, 2022 . Colorado adds Jackson State DB transfer Cam'ron Silmon-Craig . October 2, 2023 . Rivals Transfer Portal.
  10. Web site: Carr . Tolly . September 30, 2023 . Colorado falls, Silmon-Craig intercepts Williams, Rice shines . October 2, 2023 . Charlotte Observer.