Jared Verlon Crick (born August 21, 1989) is an American former professional

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player who was a

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in the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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before being selected by the

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in the fourth round of the

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College career

After being

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as a freshman in 2007, Crick played in nine games as a redshirt freshman in 2008, recording two

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. As a sophomore in 2009, Crick recorded 75 tackles and nine and a half sacks. As a junior in 2010, he recorded 9 and a half sacks with 70 tackles. He was then awarded postseason 2nd Team

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. As a senior, his season was shortened by a torn pectoral muscle and he entered the NFL Draft. He finished his career with a total of 20 sacks, putting him 8th on Nebraska's all-time list.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Crick was selected by the

in the fourth round of the

with the 126th overall pick. After being in a reserved role in 2012 and 2013, Crick emerged as a starter in 2014 and 2015, starting 31 of 32 games played.

Denver Broncos

On April 6, 2016, Crick signed a two-year contract with the

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. On September 15, 2017, Crick was placed on injured reserve after having back surgery.

References

External links

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Nebraska Cornhuskers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Crick, Jared 1989 births Living people Players of American football from Albuquerque, New Mexico People from Dawson County, Nebraska Players of American football from Nebraska American football defensive tackles Nebraska Cornhuskers football players Houston Texans players 21st-century American sportsmen Denver Broncos players