From the San Francisco 49ers to the Oakland Raiders and now the Baltimore Ravens, Michael Crabtree as a wide receiver is establishing himself as one of the best American footballers in the National Football League (NFL).
It was in March 2018 that this guy signed a deal worth $21 million with The Ravens. The guaranteed $8 million contract would see Michael play with the Baltimore team for three years.
Sportingly, Michael Crabtree has always been exceptionally good. Read on to find out more about the things one should know about the American footballer.
Who is Michael Crabtree?
From the above, you already know a lot about this guy, don’t you? Anyway, he was born on September 14th and in 1987 as Michael Alex Crabtree Jr. Records says his birthplace was in Dallas, Texas where he was raised by his parents, Bessie Turner and Michael Crabtree Sr. who sadly left their marriage when Crabtree Jr. was just six years old.
Although his parents decided to split up and move on with their separate lives, they remained committed to raising their son together.
Michael started playing football in high school. He followed the game in college, was drafted by the NFL in 2009, and played for the San Francisco 49ers and Oakland Raiders from 2009 to 2014 and 2015 to 2017 respectively. He is currently with the Baltimore Ravens .
Everything you need to know about him
- The beginning of his career
It all started at David W. Carter High School, where Michael was athletic, excelled not only in football but also in basketball and track and field. However, it was his talent for basketball and football that caught him the most attention. He played as a quarterback with the school team and broke several records which cleared all doubts about his professional football career.
- The rise of Crabtree
As Michael also had a flair for basketball, it was quite difficult for him to decide which sports to focus on in college. He settled for football and received many scholarship offers from prestigious institutions. From Kansas to Iowa, Oklahoma, Illinois, Baylor and a handful of others, Crabtree chose to honor Texas Tech University’s offer. This saw him play for the Texas Tech Red Raiders from 2006 to 2008.
It was with the Red Raiders that Michael Crabtree was thrust into the spotlight. He became the center of massive public attention due to the outstanding performance he maintained from his freshman season until his sophomore year. The two seasons saw him pick up eight NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) records among other multiple recognitions he earned. At this point, everyone was eager to see him tear down the walls of the NFL.
- Career with the NFL
His professional career with the NFL, which began with the 49ers in 2009, earned him 6,870 receiving yards, 51 receiving touchdowns and 579 receptions in 2017.
At the time of writing, the most prestigious of his accomplishments as a wide receiver, he was twice named a First Team All-Big 12 and Unanimous All-American in 2007 and 2008. He was also awarded the Biletnikoff Award twice, in both years.
Although Michael Crabtree hasn’t fared badly in terms of performance since being drafted into the NFL, many would agree that he’s far more phenomenal when he’s played college football. This can be attributed to his many NCAA records and other notable feats he achieved with the Texas Tech Red Raiders.
In addition to the many prestigious awards he received for his accomplishments with the Red Raiders, Texas Tech University went a step further in recognizing Crabtree’s accomplishments. While expanding its Jones AT&T Stadium, the institution incorporated a massive mural escarpment depicting Michael.
- Net worth, salaries and contract details
While we couldn’t substantiate the claims about this $16 million net worth wide receiver, we can confirm that he first joined the Oakland Raiders on a 3 year contract. .2 million, which was later extended to four years for $35 million. His current contract with The Ravens is worth $21 million and the start of it all was the five-year, $28 million deal he signed with the 49ers in 2009.
Michael Crabtree also makes a lot of money from the endorsement deals he has with A-list outlets like EA Sports, Ubisoft, Subway restaurant franchise, Nike’s Air Jordan brand, and more.
- Height, weight and body measurements
This point guard is known for his strong hands and fine body control that works well with his perfect height, weight and stamina, making him a very competitive wide receiver. He is an inch taller than 6 feet (185 cm) and weighs 97 kg (215 lb).