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Isaiah Crowell

Crowell with the Cleveland Browns in 2016
No. 20, 34
Position:	Running back
Personal information
Born:	(1993-01-08) January 8, 1993 (age 32) Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:	Carver (Columbus, Georgia)
College:	Georgia (2011) Alabama State (2012–2013)
Undrafted:	2014
Career history
Cleveland Browns (2014–2017) New York Jets (2018) Oakland Raiders (2019)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-SWAC (2012, 2013) SWAC Newcomer of the Year (2012) SEC Freshman of the Year (2011)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing yards: 3,803 Rushing average: 4.3 Rushing touchdowns: 27 Receptions: 117 Receiving yards: 922 Receiving touchdowns: 1
Player stats at PFR

Isaiah Hassan Crowell (born January 8, 1993) is a former American professional football running back. He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and the Alabama State Hornets. In 2014, the Cleveland Browns signed Crowell as an undrafted free agent.

Early Life and High School Football

Isaiah Crowell grew up in Columbus, Georgia. He went to George Washington Carver High School. There, he was a star in both football and track.

During his high school football career, Isaiah ran for an amazing 4,872 yards. He also scored 61 touchdowns. Experts like Scout.com and Rivals.com thought he was one of the best running backs in the country.

Besides football, Isaiah was a great track & field athlete. He competed in sprinting and long-distance running. In 2009, he won the 100-meter dash with a time of 10.91 seconds.

College Football Journey

Playing for the Georgia Bulldogs

2011 Season Highlights

Isaiah Crowell playing for the Georgia Bulldogs in 2011

In 2011, Isaiah Crowell joined the University of Georgia football team as a freshman. He quickly became the starting running back. In a game against South Carolina, he ran for 118 yards and scored two touchdowns.

Georgia started the season with two losses. But then, they went on a 10-game winning streak. They even made it to the SEC Championship Game. Isaiah had several great games, including running for 147 yards against Ole Miss. He also gained 132 yards and scored a touchdown against Auburn.

Isaiah finished his freshman year with 850 rushing yards and five touchdowns. He was named the SEC Freshman of the Year by the Associated Press. After the season, Isaiah left the University of Georgia.

Playing for the Alabama State Hornets

2012 Season Highlights

Isaiah transferred to Alabama State University in July 2012. He quickly became a key player for the Hornets. In the 2012 season, he had a strong performance against Alcorn State. He ran for 127 yards, including a 61-yard touchdown. He ended the season as the team's top rusher.

2013 Season Highlights

In the 2013 season, Isaiah continued to shine. He helped Alabama State achieve an 8–4 record. He finished the year with 1,121 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. His best game was against Jackson State. He ran for 179 yards in that game. After this season, Isaiah decided to enter the 2014 NFL Draft.

College Career Statistics

Professional Football Career

Playing for the Cleveland Browns

2014 Rookie Season

In 2014, Isaiah Crowell joined the Cleveland Browns as a rookie. He quickly made an impact. In his first NFL game, he ran for 32 yards and scored two touchdowns. He finished his rookie season with 607 rushing yards and eight touchdowns. He was one of the top rookie running backs that year.

2015 Season Performance

In 2015, Isaiah continued to be a key player for the Browns. He had a career-high 62 receiving yards in one game. In Week 14, he ran for 145 yards and two touchdowns against the San Francisco 49ers. He finished the season with 706 rushing yards and four touchdowns.

2016 Season Success

Isaiah Crowell with the Cleveland Browns in 2017

The 2016 season was Isaiah's best with the Browns. He led the team in rushing yards and touchdowns. In Week 2, he had an amazing 85-yard touchdown run. This was the second-longest run in Browns history. He finished the season with a career-high 952 rushing yards. He also had 319 receiving yards.

2017 Season Overview

In 2017, Isaiah continued to be the main running back for the Browns. He had 118 total yards in a game against the Minnesota Vikings. In Week 14, he ran for a season-high 121 yards. He finished the 2017 season with 853 rushing yards and two touchdowns.

Playing for the New York Jets

In 2018, Isaiah Crowell signed with the New York Jets. In his first game, he ran for 102 yards and two touchdowns. In Week 5, he had an incredible game against the Denver Broncos. He ran for 219 yards, including a 77-yard touchdown. This set a new record for the most rushing yards in a single game for the Jets. He finished the 2018 season with 685 rushing yards and six touchdowns. He was later placed on injured reserve due to a toe injury.

Time with the Oakland Raiders

In March 2019, Isaiah signed a contract with the Oakland Raiders. However, he suffered a serious Achilles injury during a team workout in April. This injury ended his season and his professional football career.

NFL Career Statistics