J. Everett Crawford

Class of 2009

Everett Crawford built an impressive athletic career through speed, versatility, and consistency, standing out as both a track champion and a productive football player.

A Huntsville native, Crawford attended Lee High School, where he excelled in multiple track and field events. He won city championships in the 110-yard high hurdles as a freshman, junior, and senior, and added regional titles during his freshman and senior seasons. He also captured championships in the triple jump and contributed to a regional-winning relay team.

On the football field, Crawford was equally effective. A three-year starter at defensive back, he earned All-City honors as both a junior and senior. As a senior running back, he rushed for 1,338 yards and served as permanent team captain, highlighting both his production and leadership.

One of his standout performances came in a game against Athens, where he rushed for more than 200 yards and scored three touchdowns, earning Player of the Week honors statewide. He also received All-State Honorable Mention recognition.

Crawford signed a scholarship with Vanderbilt University, where he became a three-year starter and four-year letterman. As a freshman, he earned All-SEC Freshman Honorable Mention and later led the conference in receptions as a sophomore. By the end of his career, he ranked among Vanderbilt’s all-time leaders in both receptions and rushing.

He also earned the Norman Jordan Award as the team’s most outstanding running back and participated in the Blue-Gray Senior Bowl.

Crawford’s career reflects a rare combination of speed, versatility, and sustained performance at both the high school and collegiate levels.

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