John C. Crockett (born February 16, 1992) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the North Dakota State Bison. Crockett was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2015.
College career Crockett attended North Dakota State University, where he played for the Bison from 2012 to 2014.
Statistics Season Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 2012 NDSU 15 1 194 1,038 5.4 57 9 7 54 7.7 19 0 2013 NDSU 15 0 190 1,277 6.7 71 11 6 34 5.7 13 0 2014 NDSU 16 16 368 1,994 5.4 80 21 30 397 13.2 40 1 Total 46 17 752 4,309 5.7 80 41 43 485 11.3 40 1Source: GoBison.com
Professional career
Green Bay Packers After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, Crockett signed with the Green Bay Packers on May 8, 2015. On September 5, he was released by the Packers during final team cuts. Crockett was re-signed to the Packers' practice squad on September 7. On December 3, he was promoted from the practice squad to the active roster. Crockett made his NFL debut against the Detroit Lions in Week 13. He finished the game with 5 rushes for 22 yards in the Packers' 27–23 miracle victory in Detroit. Crockett saw his first playoff action on January 10, 2016 in the Packers' wildcard playoff game against the Washington Redskins, playing on special teams.
On August 30, 2016, Crockett was placed on injured reserve.
Oakland Raiders Crockett was signed by the Oakland Raiders on July 14, 2017. He was waived by the team on September 2.
Baltimore Ravens On September 21, 2017, Crockett was signed to the Baltimore Ravens' practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Ravens on January 1, 2018. Crockett was released by the Ravens on May 2.
Arizona Hotshots Crockett signed with the Arizona Hotshots of the Alliance of American Football for the 2019 season, but was placed on injured reserve before the start of the season on January 30, 2019. He was waived from injured reserve on February 22.
Ottawa Redblacks Crockett was released by the Ottawa Redblacks on February 5, 2021.
NFL career statistics Year Team Games Rushing Fumbles GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost 2015 GB 2 0 9 21 2.3 12 0 0 0 Total 2 0 9 21 2.3 12 0 0 0Source: NFL.com
References
External links North Dakota State Bison bio