Mark Randall Crawford (born May 11, 1989) is an
American football defensive lineman
In gridiron football, a lineman is a player who specializes in play at the line of scrimmage. The linemen of the team currently in possession of the ball are the offensive line, while linemen on the opposing team are the defensive line. A numbe ...
for the
Iowa Barnstormers of the
Indoor Football League (IFL). He played
college football
College football (french: Football universitaire) refers to gridiron football played by teams of student athletes. It was through college football play that American football rules first gained popularity in the United States.
Unlike most ...
at
University of Kentucky and attended
Ben Davis High School
Ben Davis High School (BDHS) is a three-year high school in Indianapolis, Indiana.
History
Ben Davis was first established in 1892. The current school building was constructed in 1965. The school underwent extensive construction and renovation fr ...
in
Indianapolis, Indiana. He has also been a member of the
Arizona Rattlers
The Arizona Rattlers are a professional indoor American football team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are currently members of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The Rattlers were founded in 1992 as an expansion team in the Arena Football League ...
,
Jacksonville Sharks,
Los Angeles Kiss,
San Antonio Talons and
Nebraska Danger
The Nebraska Danger was a professional indoor football team based in Grand Island, Nebraska, and a member of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The team was founded in 2011 by Charlie Bosselman as an expansion member of the IFL. The Danger played ...
.
College career
Crawford played for the
Coffeyville Community College Red Ravens in 2007 and the
Kentucky Wildcats from 2008 to 2011. He was the team's starter his final two years.
Professional career
Arizona Rattlers
In 2013, Crawford was assigned to the
Arizona Rattlers
The Arizona Rattlers are a professional indoor American football team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are currently members of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The Rattlers were founded in 1992 as an expansion team in the Arena Football League ...
of the
Arena Football League.
Jacksonville Sharks
On June 21, 2013, the
Jacksonville Sharks claimed Crawford. Crawford played in the final 4 game for the Sharks.
Los Angeles KISS
On December 20, 2013, Crawford was selected by the
Los Angeles KISS in the expansion draft.
San Antonio Talons
On February 23, 2014, Crawford and Jeremy Lewis were traded to the
San Antonio Talons for
Andre Jones,
Joe Madsen
Joseph Madsen (born September 1, 1989) is an arena football offensive lineman who is currently a free agent. He played college football at West Virginia Mountaineers football, West Virginia. He was originally signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers as ...
,
Jason Shirley
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, Darius Smith and Shawn Asiata. Crawford recorded just an assisted tackle during his time with the Talons. He was placed on recallable reassignment on March 27, 2014. Crawford appeared in two games for the Talons, including one start.
Nebraska Danger
On August 26, 2015, Crawford signed with the
Nebraska Danger
The Nebraska Danger was a professional indoor football team based in Grand Island, Nebraska, and a member of the Indoor Football League (IFL). The team was founded in 2011 by Charlie Bosselman as an expansion member of the IFL. The Danger played ...
. He was released on February 23, 2016.
Iowa Barnstormers
On September 14, 2016, Crawford signed with the
Iowa Barnstormers.
References
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Living people
1989 births
Players of American football from Indiana
American football defensive linemen
Coffeyville Red Ravens football players
Kentucky Wildcats football players
Arizona Rattlers players
Jacksonville Sharks players
Los Angeles Kiss players
San Antonio Talons players
Nebraska Danger players
Iowa Barnstormers players