Yardbarker: Michael Crabtree

Q&A w/ Niners First-Round Pick Michael Crabtree

Sun, 03 May 2009 08:57:10 -0500

Former Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree, drafted by San Francisco with the 10th overall pick in the 2009 NFL draft, told Sporting News’ Bill Eichenberger and other reporters that he considers himself the best of the receivers class despite being drafted behind Maryland’s Darrius Heyward-Bey, who went at No. 7 to the Raiders. He [...]

Crabtree Auditioning for Roll of Freddie Mitchell

Fri, 01 May 2009 10:39:15 -0500

49er fans better pray their top prospect Michael Crabtree's career doesn't suffer the same fate as First Down Freddie. His preferred hand protection method doesn't bode well for San Fran. Here's hoping the similarities end there.

San Francisco 49ers: Michael Crabtree video

Sun, 26 Apr 2009 08:52:43 -0500

Asked what he plans to say to California governor, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Michael Crabtree said that he tried to see him when he was out there, but he told him, "I'll be back."

Zing.

BREAKING NEWS: 49ers Select WR Michael Crabtree with the 10th Pick

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:42:43 -0500

BREAKING NEWS: WR Michael Crabtree and was selected by the 49ers with the 10th pick. This amazing, well done McCloughan. More to come…

49ers get Michael Crabtree at numer 10

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:39:02 -0500

Perhaps it is too early to tell, but the fact that the Raiders passed on Michael Crabtree and then their Bay Area rivals the 49ers didn’t could be one of those “I told ya so” moments for years to come. The Texas Tech receiver was seen as top 5 lock before his mini, Brad Quinn-like wait occurred [...]

Raiders deliver the first shock, select Heyward-Bey seventh

Sat, 25 Apr 2009 16:19:46 -0500

That the Raiders would pick a wide receiver who ran a 4.3 40-yard dash is not a surprise. That they would pick Darrius Heyward-Bey over Michael Crabtree is a stunner, plain and simple. Despite never working out for an NFL team due to injury, many saw Crabtree as the top player in the draft. The NFL [...]

Browns Should Go Defense, Not Crabtree, at #5

Thu, 23 Apr 2009 07:41:32 -0500

If the Browns can't move down from #5, the team should draft the highest defensive player on their board, but stay away from Michael Crabtree. The Browns need to minimize risk with so many holes on their roster, and draft history has taught us that while there is risk with any first round pic...

NFL Mock Draft: Sweet Sixteen Weekend

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 01:41:14 -0500

Team Pick 1 Detroit Lions (0-16) QB Eugene Monroe, Virginia 2 St. Louis Rams (2-14) OT Jason Smith, Baylor 3 Kansas City Chiefs (2-14) LB Aaron Curry, Wake Forest 4 Seattle Seahawks (4-12) WR Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech 5 Cleveland Browns (4-12) DE Brian Orakpo, Texas 6 Cincinnati Bengals (4-11-1) DT B.J. Raji, Boston College 7 Oakland Raiders (5-11) WR Jeremy Maclin, Missouri 8 Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11) QB Matt Stafford, Georgia 9 Green Bay Packers (6-10) OL...

Texas Tech WR Michael Crabtree to enter NFL draft?

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 13:09:05 -0500

According to The National Football Post, Texas Tech wide receiver Michael Crabtree will enter April's NFL Next Draft. "Level Scouting, Inc. is reporting that Texas Tech red-shirt sophomore wide receiver Michael Crabtree has informed several staff members of his intention to enter this year's ...

Probably April Draft Order

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 18:05:24 -0500

For all those fans that don't have a team to watch in the next month, or those soon-to-be new head coaches, here is your expected 2008 NFL Draft Order. First up, the Detroit Lions (#1), St. Louis Rams (#2) and Kansas City Chiefs (#3). So who exactly will the Lions draft? Michael Crabtree? Or will they get inspiration for a non-WR and gamble on a quarterback? I believe they need a dominant lineman on either side of the ball. Click through for the rest and se...

Michael Crabtree Says He Will Stay at Texas Tech - Will Not Declare for NFL Draft

Fri, 05 Dec 2008 10:34:35 -0500

Texas Tech sophomore Michael Crabtree told RedRaiderSports.com that he is not at all considering declaring for the NFL Draft and plans to stay at Texas Tech for another season. Will he? Crabtree would be a fool to stay, and will declare for the draft.

Texas Tech Bell Ringer Really Gets Into It

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 03:16:57 -0500

The biggest highlight from Texas Tech's upset of #1 Texas Saturday night - was it Michael Crabtree's TD reception with :01 left? Or the Red Raiders' official bell ringer getting a little too excited? (With video goodness in link).

Texas Vs. Texas Tech Game HIghlights - Video

Sun, 02 Nov 2008 16:09:02 -0500

Video of the great highlights from last night's game.

NCAA Players to Watch: Big 12

Sat, 17 May 2008 09:25:35 -0500

Part 2 of 7, NE Patriots Draft takes a look at the likes of Michael Crabtree, a guy named Rak, and even a Duke.

Why not Mike Crabtree for Heisman?

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 11:13:16 -0500

I want to believe in a world where Texas Tech WR Michael Crabtree can win the 2007 Heisman Trophy. Read on after the jump for all the reasons he should (but won't win) the statue.