Here are five things you need to know about cornerback Xavier Crawford, the Texans 2019 sixth-round draft pick (195th overall):
Name: Xavier Crawford
School: Central Michigan
Position: Cornerback
Height/Weight: 5-11, 187
Hometown: Pittsburg, California
1. Crawford is the first-ever player drafted by the Houston Texans from Central Michigan.
2. He finished his degree in three years at Oregon State, but after a season-ending back injury in 2017, transferred to CMU.
"I had to get back to the basics," Crawford said. "I took some time off. I was injured, so I got time to study the game, become more of a student. I just knew when I got my opportunity to play on the field again that I was going to make the most of it. When I went out there, I kind of had a 'take no prisoners' attitude and whatever happens, happens."
3. Named First-Team All-Mid-American Conference, Crawford ranked first in the MAC for his 12 passes defensed in 2018. He also recorded 24 tackles, three tackles for a loss, one interception and two fumble recoveries.
4. The former high school track athlete used to run the 100- and 200-meter sprints, helping his team capture the 2014 league title. At his Pro Day, he ran a blazing 4.3-second 40-yard dash.
5. Xavier has two younger brothers, Xander and Xeryus.
Follow Xavier Crawford on social media:
Twitter: @XCrawford_22
Instagram: @xcrawford_22
The Texans picked Central Michigan cornerback Xavier Crawford in the 6th round (195th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. (AP images)
Oregon State cornerback Xavier Crawford (22) breaks up a pass intended for California's Demetrius Robertson during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Corvallis, Ore., on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. Oregon State won 47-44 in overtime. (AP Photo/Timothy J. Gonzalez)
Minnesota wide receiver Drew Wolitarsky (82) tries to break away from Oregon State cornerback Xavier Crawford (22) during an NCAA college football game Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 30-23. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Central Michigan defensive back Xavier Crawford runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Monday, March 4, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Central Michigan defensive back Xavier Crawford runs the 40yard dash in this slow shutter speed, panning photo from the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Central Michigan defensive back Xavier Crawford runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Monday, March 4, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Central Michigan defensive back Xavier Crawford participates in a drill during the 2019 Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Monday, March. 4, 2019. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Central Michigan defensive back Xavier Crawford runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Monday, March 4, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Central Michigan defensive back Xavier Crawford runs the 40-yard dash during the NFL football scouting combine, Monday, March 4, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Central Michigan defensive back Xavier Crawford runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Monday, March 4, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
