Dee Crayton brings length, burst, and proven special-teams value to the linebacker room
Crayton is a former four-star, Under Armour All-American linebacker whose best selling point is athletic upside: at 6-foot-2, 225 pounds he shows good burst, solid tackling traits, and enough range to contribute in space, backed by an EA College Football 26 rating that highlights 88 acceleration and 80 speed. At Clemson, he was a reliable depth/rotation piece with 33 tackles over 30 games from 2023-25, including a career-high seven tackles in a spot start at Pitt and steady special-teams work, but he has not yet proven himself as a full-time starter. He fits best as a high-motor, development-friendly linebacker with upside rather than an immediate plug-and-play star.[1][3][8][11]
