Harry Crider Explained

Harry Crider
Position:Guard
Birth Date:18 May 1999
Birth Place:Columbus, Indiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:4
Weight Lb:311
High School:Columbus East
(Columbus, Indiana)
College:Indiana
Undraftedyear:2021
Pastteams:
Pfr:CridHa00

Harry Crider (born May 18, 1999) is an American football guard who is a free agent. He played college football at Indiana.[1]

Early life and education

Harry Crider was born on May 18, 1999, in Columbus, Indiana. He attended Columbus East High School before playing college football at Indiana. He played football, basketball, baseball, and wrestled in high school, earning three letters. He gained numerous honors after his senior season, including: Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50, Indiana all-state, Indiana Associated Press 6A all-state, Indianapolis Star position award winner (offensive line), USA Today All-USA Indiana team, 2015 IFCA all-state, and team captain.[2] At Indiana, he appeared in 8 games during his freshman year, and 6 in his sophomore year. Crider was named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and Academic All-Big Ten selection following his sophomore year. He gained a starting role in his junior year, starting all 13 games (12 at left guard, 1 at center). In his senior season, he started all 8 games at center, and was named honorable mention all–Big 10. He chose to forgo remaining eligibility and instead declare for the 2021 NFL draft.[3] [4] [5]

Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

After going unselected in the 2021 NFL draft, Crider signed as an undrafted free agent with the Philadelphia Eagles.[6] He was waived on August 23, 2021. He was signed to the practice squad on September 14.[7] He was released by the Eagles on September 21, 2021.[8]

Denver Broncos

On September 29, 2021, Crider was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad.[9] He was released on October 5.[10]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Brockway . Kevin . November 19, 2020 . IU C Crider managing Type 1 diabetes through pandemic . April 29, 2023 . Herald Bulletin . en.
  2. Web site: Harry Crider - Football . April 29, 2023 . Indiana University Athletics.
  3. Web site: Schultz . Ted . April 25, 2021 . Draft Dreams / Crider hopes to hear name announced or get free-agent call . April 29, 2023 . The Republic.
  4. Web site: Blau . Jon . January 10, 2021 . IU football offensive lineman Harry Crider heads to NFL Draft . April 29, 2023 . The Indianapolis Star.
  5. Wallace . Dylan . January 10, 2021 . Indiana OL Harry Crider Declares for NFL Draft . April 29, 2023 . Sports Illustrated.
  6. Web site: Erby . Glenn . May 2, 2021 . Philadelphia Eagles signing Indiana OL Harry Crider to an UDFA deal . April 29, 2023 . Eagles Wire . en-US.
  7. Web site: Zangaro . Dave . September 14, 2021 . Eagles make flurry of practice squad moves entering Week 2 . April 29, 2023 . RSN . en.
  8. Web site: Frank . Reuben . August 23, 2021 . Eagles release 2 more, 1 more to go by Tuesday . April 29, 2023 . RSN . en.
  9. Web site: Heath . Jon . September 29, 2021 . Broncos sign two offensive linemen to practice squad . April 29, 2023 . Broncos Wire . en-US.
  10. Web site: Schultz . Ted . December 22, 2021 . Moving On: Crider ready to call it a career following spine surgery . April 29, 2023 . en-US . The Republic News.