Dalton Crossan Explained

Dalton Crossan
Number:42, 44, 30
Position:Running back
Birth Date:25 February 1994
Birth Place:Stony Brook, New York, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:203
High School:Sachem North
(Lake Ronkonkoma, New York)
College:New Hampshire (2012–2016)
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:

Dalton Crossan (born February 25, 1994) is a former American football running back. He played college football at New Hampshire. After going undrafted in the 2017 NFL draft, he signed with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He also played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).

Early life and college career

Crossan began his athletic career at Shoreham-Wading River High School in Shoreham, New York. He later attended Sachem High School North in Lake Ronkonkoma, New York. He received the Hansen Award as the best player on Long Island.[1] He also played lacrosse and received offers to play lacrosse at Notre Dame and the University of Michigan.[2] [3]

Crossan played college football at New Hampshire from 2012 to 2016. He appeared in 44 games and totaled 5,189 all-purpose yards, including 2,617 rushing yards, 779 receiving yards, and 1,793 kick return yards. In 2016, he rushed for 1,281 yards and 10 touchdowns and totaled 1,977 all-purpose yards.

Professional career

Indianapolis Colts

Crossan was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent on May 4, 2017.[4] He was waived/injured by the Colts on August 15, 2017 and was placed on injured reserve.[5] He was released on August 22, 2017.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers

On February 22, 2018, Crossan was signed by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[6] He was waived/injured on August 2, 2018 and placed on injured reserve.[7] He was released on August 10, 2018.[8]

Ottawa Redblack

On January 18, 2019, Crossan signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: February 24, 2018 . Dalton Crossan Bio . Colts.com . February 24, 2018 . February 25, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180225205937/http://www.colts.com/team/roster/Dalton-Crossan/CRO496665 . dead .
  2. News: Jordan Raanan . April 10, 2017 . Dalton Crossan the next Chris Hogan? Or maybe even better? . ESPN.com .
  3. News: Jim McBride . February 25, 2017 . This former UNH star isn't into Chris Hogan comparisons: He just wants to make an NFL roster . The Boston Globe . February 25, 2018 . February 25, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180225220122/https://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/patriots/2017/02/25/jim-mcbride-this-former-unh-star-isn-into-chris-hogan-comparisons-just-wants-make-man-roster/Bps5yYdLyS074yWuvfSiyK/story.html . dead .
  4. Web site: Who Are The Colts 18 Undrafted Free Agents In 2017?. https://web.archive.org/web/20171111020956/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Who-Are-The-Colts-18-Undrafted-Free-Agents-In-2017/6fa0bf30-eb66-4ab8-bbc8-ab7a8f7c31a8. dead. November 11, 2017. Bowen, Kevin. Colts.com. May 4, 2017. February 26, 2018.
  5. Web site: Colts Sign Wide Receiver Justice Liggins. Colts.com. August 15, 2017. February 26, 2018. February 27, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180227094242/http://www.colts.com/news/article-1/Colts-Sign-Wide-Receiver-Justice-Liggins/a8b29022-d5a3-45ce-8751-118db4385f28. dead.
  6. Web site: Bucs Add Former Colts RB Dalton Crossan. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. February 22, 2018. February 26, 2018. February 26, 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180226002216/http://www.buccaneers.com/news/article-1/Bucs-Add-Former-Colts-RB-Dalton-Crossan/467f9f83-2760-46d9-89c5-7792caaf2671. dead.
  7. Web site: Bucs Sign RB Ogunbowale, Waive RB Crossan. Smith, Scott. Buccaneers.com. August 2, 2018.
  8. Web site: Redblacks' negotiation list includes six QBs — who you probably have never heard of . Ottawa Sun. 2018-12-12. 2019-05-16.
  9. Web site: 2019-01-19 . Dalton Crossan Signs Deal with Ottawa of CFL Sachem Report . 2023-07-06 . en-US.