Frank Crum Explained

Frank Crum
Current Team:Denver Broncos
Number:73
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:14 May 2000
Birth Place:Laramie, Wyoming, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:8
Weight Lb:315
High School:Laramie
(Laramie, Wyoming)
College:Wyoming (2018–2023)
Undraftedyear:2024
Pastteams:
Status:Active
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Frank Crum (born May 14, 2000) is an American professional football offensive tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Wyoming.

Early life

Crum's father, Gary, was an all-conference player for the Wyoming Cowboys in the 1980s, while his grandfather, Earl, played for the team in 1940.[1] He grew up in Laramie, Wyoming, and attended Laramie High School, where he played football and basketball and was a first-team all-conference offensive lineman.[2] He was ranked a zero-star recruit and committed to play college football at Wyoming.[3]

College career

Crum redshirted as a true freshman at Wyoming in 2018.[4] After playing in 12 games, mostly as a backup, in 2019, he started all six games in the COVID-19-affected 2020 season.[5] He started all 13 games in 2021 and was chosen honorable mention All-Mountain West Conference (MW).[2] In 2022, he was named third-team All-MW by Pro Football Focus.[6] He returned for a final season in 2023 and was named first-team all-conference.[7] He ended his collegiate career with 55 games played and 48 starts.[8] He played at the 2024 Hula Bowl and was invited to the NFL Scouting Combine, where he had the second-fastest 40-yard dash among offensive linemen.[9] [10] [11]

Professional career

After going unselected in the 2024 NFL draft, Crum was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent.[12] [13] He was also selected by the Birmingham Stallions as the eighth overall selection in the 2024 UFL draft on July 17.[14]

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Notes and References

  1. News: A Family Tradition. Casper Star-Tribune. Newspapers.com. October 26, 2019. B1, B18. Potter, Davis.
  2. Web site: Frank Crum. Wyoming Cowboys.
  3. Web site: 2024 NFL Draft Profile: Wyoming OT Frank Crum. Sports Illustrated. Londergan, Joe. March 5, 2024.
  4. News: 'Ready to step up'. Casper Star-Tribune. Newspapers.com. August 19, 2019. B1, B2. Potter, Davis.
  5. News: Cowboys' Heartbeat. Casper Star-Tribune. Newspapers.com. August 19, 2023. B1, B2. Thorburn, Ryan.
  6. News: UW's Crum, Gibbs accept invites to NFL Combine. Wyoming Tribune-Eagle. February 16, 2024.
  7. Web site: Wyoming Tackle Frank Crum Invited to 2024 NFL Combine. Sports Illustrated. Londergan, Joe. January 29, 2024.
  8. News: Wyoming Cowboys standout Frank Crum in spotlight at NFL Scouting Combine. Casper Star-Tribune. March 4, 2024. Thorburn, Ryan.
  9. Web site: 5 G5 Standouts From The 2024 Hula Bowl. Sports Illustrated. January 13, 2024. Londergan, Joe.
  10. News: UW's Frank Crum shows out at NFL Combine. Wyoming Tribune-Eagle. Taylor, Alex. March 5, 2024.
  11. News: Crum continues momentum at Wyoming's pro day. Wyoming Tribune-Eagle. March 21, 2024. Taylor, Alex.
  12. Web site: Wyoming OT Frank Crum "Excited As Heck" To Be A Denver Bronco. May 1, 2024. Londergan, Joe. Sports Illustrated.
  13. Web site: Broncos sign 13 college free agents. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. May 10, 2024.
  14. News: 2024 UFL College Draft: Showboats select Kansas QB Jason Bean with No. 1 pick . FoxSports.com . July 17, 2024 . July 19, 2024.