Patrick Crayton
- January 5, 2024
- American Football Player
Quick Facts
Full Name | Patrick Crayton |
Occupation | American Football Player |
Date Of Birth | Apr 7, 1979(1979-04-07) |
Age | 45 |
Country | United States |
Birth City | Waxahachie |
Horoscope | Aries |
Patrick Crayton Biography
Name | Patrick Crayton |
Birthday | Apr 7 |
Birth Year | 1979 |
Home Town | Waxahachie |
Birth Country | United States |
Birth Sign | Aries |
Siblings | Bradley Crayton |
Spouse | Najiyyah Crayton |
Children(s) | Patrick Crayton, Jr., Preston Crayton |
Patrick Crayton is one of the most popular and richest American Football Player who was born on April 7, 1979 in Waxahachie, United States. Patrick Jamel Crayton (born April 7th 1979) is an ex- American football receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys and the San Diego Chargers. He played for the college team with the team at Northwestern Oklahoma State.
The 2006 season saw Crayton back to prominence in particular when the Cowboys changed quarterbacks mid-season to Tony Romo. He recorded his first 100-yard contest against Arizona Cardinals while filling in for injury-plagued Terry Glenn. The head coach Bill Parcells had said that Crayton was the most skilled player of the group. When the team played in their Wildcard match against Seattle Seahawks Seattle Seahawks, Crayton had an impressive touchdown catch in the loss.
In 2007, he filled in at the second receiver spot while Terry Glenn was rehabbing from a knee injury. On December 27, Crayton was rewarded for his efforts with a four-year contract extension worth $14 million. Crayton finish with 697 receiving yards, 7 touchdowns and had developed a reputation around the league as a vocal player. In the divisional round, where Dallas lost to the eventual Super Bowl XLII Champions, New York Giants, he dropped a pass that would have resulted in a critical first down.
In 2008, Crayton started seven-of-16 games played and was replaced by Roy Williams in the starting position after he arrived from the Detroit Lions in week 5. By the end of the season Crayton had caught 39 passes for 550 yards and four touchdowns – which tied for second on the team with Jason Witten. He also finished with 15 punt returns for 143 yards while sharing that role with Adam “Pacman” Jones.
The year 2005 was the time he enjoyed unexpected success due to injuries sustained by wide receivers further up in the list of depth. He was able to outperform Quincy Morgan in preseason, that led to Morgan’s demotion. For his debut game Crayton kept his good form with six receptions , 90 yards and a touchdown. However, he was injured with an injury to his ankle on the 16th of October in a game against The New York Giants, and could not recover fully until the 24th of December.
Patrick Crayton Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | American Football Player |
House | Living in own house. |
Patrick Crayton is one of the richest American Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Patrick Crayton 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
In his senior year the player was named Little All-America second team and CSFL Offensive Player of the Year awards playing quarterback and taking care of punt returns, as well as logging time as a wide receiver. As he led the Rangers to victory in the 2004 NAIA National Championship game his senior season, Crayton passed for 1,837 yards, and set a school record with 19 touchdowns. He also ran for a school record single-season 1,476 yards and thirteen touchdowns in 173 carries , while having 15 receptions, resulting in the same amount of yards, and four touchdowns. He was the first player of NAIA in history to have a score through passing through receiving, rushing, and on punt and kickoff returns in one season.
Crayton was chosen to the Dallas Cowboys in the seventh round (216th overall) of the 2004 NFL Draft. He was inactive for the first three months of his season. He was dismissed on October 1. He was added to the practice team on October 4 and then transferred to the active roster on October 29.
Crayton married his wife Najiyyah on October 27, 2007.
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Who is Patrick Crayton Dating?
According to our records, Patrick Crayton married to Najiyyah Crayton. As of December 1, 2023, Patrick Crayton’s is not dating anyone.
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In 2013, he was inducted into the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Sports Hall of Fame.
Facts & Trivia
Patrick Ranked on the list of most popular American Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Patrick Crayton celebrates birthday on April 7 of every year.
Top Facts about Patrick Crayton
- Patrick Crayton is a retired American football wide receiver.
- He played in the NFL for 9 seasons from 2004-2012.
- Crayton was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in 2004.
- He had over 400 receptions and 5,000 receiving yards in his career.
- Crayton scored a total of 40 touchdowns during his career.
- His best season was in 2007 with the Cowboys, where he had over 700 receiving yards and scored seven touchdowns.
- Crayton also played for the San Diego Chargers and the New Orleans Saints.
- He won two NFC East titles with the Cowboys in 2007 and 2009.
- Crayton retired from professional football in 2013 at age 34.
- He currently works as a high school football coach in Texas.
What is Patrick Crayton doing now?
Patrick Crayton will serve as a wide receivers coach for the Hornets as part of the NFLPA Coaching Internship program.
Where did Patrick Crayton go to college at?
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
Who does Patrick Crayton play for?
No. 84, 12
NFL Draft:| 2004 / Round: 7 / Pick: 216
Career history
Dallas Cowboys (2004–2009) San Diego Chargers (2010–2011) New Orleans
Saints (2013)*
- Offseason and/or practice squad member only