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USA Today
07-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Broncos signing punter to 4-year rookie contract
Broncos signing punter to 4-year rookie contract The Denver Broncos have agreed to sign sixth-round draft pick Jeremy Crawshaw to a four-year rookie contract, according to DNVR's Zac Stevens. Crawshaw is expected to officially sign the deal before rookie minicamp begins later this week. Based on the NFL's collective bargaining agreement between players and team owners (with a hat tip to Crawshaw's four-year deal is expected to be worth about $4,373,959. Over the next four years, the punter is projected to earn $883,490, $1,048,490, $1,163,490 and $1,278,490 before becoming a free agent in 2029. Denver used the 216th overall pick in April's draft to select Crawshaw after losing Riley Dixon to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers during NFL free agency in March. The Broncos previously signed veteran punter Matt Haack, but Crawshaw is the presumed favorite to win the team's starting job this summer. Crawshaw (23) is an Australian-born punter who grew up playing rugby league and Australian rules football before training for American football and then punting for the Florida Gators in college. He is now the second Australian on Denver's roster, joining tight end Thomas Yassmin. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
USA Today
02-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Jeremy Crawshaw, 'best punter in draft,' eager to play at mile-high elevation with Broncos
Jeremy Crawshaw, 'best punter in draft,' eager to play at mile-high elevation with Broncos Jeremy Crawshaw has had quite the football journey. He was born in Penrith, New South Wales, Australia, and grew up playing rugby league before later switching to Australian rules football. After high school, Crawshaw attended Nathan Chapman's ProKick Australia academy to train for American football. He committed to the University of Florida in 2019 and joined the Gators in 2020. After five years at Florida, the 23-year-old punter was picked by the Denver Broncos in the seventh round of this year's NFL draft. 'I played a lot of sports as a kid [and] rugby was the main one," Crawshaw said in a conference call after being picked by Denver. "I switched over to the AFL, and that's kind of more kicking. Pretty much I was looking for something to do after school, played some sports and found ProKick Australia that gave me a scholarship to come over to Florida. I spent five years here and then am lucky enough to move on and be with the Denver Broncos now.' Broncos special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi clearly had his eye on Crawshaw leading up to the draft. Rizzi, who is also listed as assistant head coach on Denver's staff, worked "pretty intently" with the punter at the Gators' pro day, Crawshaw said. Rizzi had several lunches and multiple phone calls with the punter prospect leading up to the draft. "In regards to the punter, we felt like he's the best punter in the draft," Broncos general manager George Paton said in his post-draft press conference. "I think he was the only one drafted, but [a] big kid, athletic, grew up playing rugby and cricket. This guy's got a really big leg, and look at his growth that he's had over the last couple of years." After averaging 47.9 yards per punt in 2022 and 48.9 yards per boot in 2023, Crawshaw's average dipped to 45.7 last fall, but Denver's staff doesn't seem concerned about it. "The net wasn't as high as this year but in the past, we feel like he can do everything: punt for distance, directionally, controlled hang, really good holder, good teammate," Paton said. "We feel really strong about him.' In addition to punting duties, Crawshaw is poised to take over as the team's now holder for field goals and extra points after the team lost Riley Dixon during NFL free agency. 'I love holding," Crawshaw said. "It's a nice chemistry between me, and the kicker and snapper. You work together a lot every day. I love holding. It's one of those things that I never shied away from. I got into it straight away. [Cincinnati Bengals kicker] Evan McPherson taught me a lot of things in regards to holding that I learned from him and implemented over the years. Holding is no issues, and I love doing it.' Now in Denver, Crawshaw will get to live out a punter's dream of kicking at a mile-high elevation. "Punters and kickers, specialists, we love altitude," he said. "So always good to get up a little higher." He will also team up with fellow Australian Thomas Yassmin, a developmental tight end who is with the Broncos as part of the NFL's International Player Pathway program. 'I didn't know that until just a minute ago, but I love the idea of being on a team with another Aussie as well, a familiar accent," Crawshaw said. "I'm sure we'll get along.' Crawshaw (6-4, 198 pounds) seems poised to take over the team's punting duties, but the job won't be handed to him. The Broncos signed Matt Haack after losing Dixon, and the veteran is set to compete with the incoming rookie this summer. 'Coming in, I'm excited to just compete [and] go against some other people with great talent," Crawshaw said. "Matt Haack has already been in the league for a long time, and I've watched a lot of film on him. I'm kind of just looking forward to competing. It will just be a bit of fun.' A bit of fun, indeed. May the best leg win. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
USA Today
28-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Florida Gators among SEC leaders in NFL draft picks as SEC, Big Ten dominate 2025 draft
Florida Gators among SEC leaders in NFL draft picks as SEC, Big Ten dominate 2025 draft The Florida Gators were once again a major part of the SEC's dominance at the 2025 NFL draft. Florida produced seven draft picks, tying Alabama, LSU and Miami for one of the highest totals nationwide, according to a report by The Athletic. Florida's strong showing helped the SEC lead all conferences with 79 total selections, ahead of the Big Ten's 71 picks. Combined, the SEC and Big Ten accounted for nearly 60 percent of all players drafted this year, showcasing the widening gap between college football's two powerhouse leagues and the rest of the nation. The Gators were tied for the fifth-most picks among all SEC programs, trailing only Georgia (13 picks), Texas (12) and Ole Miss (8). Florida's group of draftees included names across the offense, defense and special teams — with Australian punter Jeremy Crawshaw notably becoming the first punter selected in this year's draft. Florida football's NFL pipeline stays strong Florida's seven draft picks highlight the continued strength of the Gators' player development under head coach Billy Napier. With a roster full of young talent, the Gators' NFL production reflects a program heading back toward national relevance. Here's the full list of Gators that were either drafted or signed by NFL teams: What's next for Florida? With a total of 12 Gators heading to the NFL (either drafted or signed as an undrafted free agent), Florida football's current roster still looks promising. Quarterback DJ Lagway and running back Jadan Baugh are expected to be the central part of the Gators' offense in 2025. Florida also continues to recruit, develop and now produce NFL-ready players at a rate that keeps them among the SEC's elite. Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.
News.com.au
27-04-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Rugby league player drafted in dramatic night of NFL draft
Western Sydney product Jeremy Crawshaw has been selected by the Denver Broncos in the sixth round of the NFL Draft. The Emu Plains local was made to wait until the final selection of Round 6 before he finally got the phone call to inform him the Broncos had snapped him up with the 216th overall pick. Crawshaw has spent the past four years playing college football for the Florida Gators, averaging 45.8 yards in 2024. He will be competing with Matt Haack for punting duties at the Broncos, News Corp reports. With the Broncos prepared to use up a draft pick to take the punter — it is a strong sign the position is Crawford's to lose. A rugby league fan growing up, Crawshaw had his eyes set on playing for the Penrith Panthers as a youngster before making the switch to Aussie Rules in 2015. That put him on the eventual path to becoming an NFL punter, joining an invite-only Prokick program in Melbourne before moving to Florida. It has been a big week for Crawshaw, who tied the knot with his partner Elle ahead of the draft. As reported by 9News Denver, New Broncos special teams coordinator Darren Rizzi has a proven track record with Australian-born punters and it makes the Broncos a desirable destination for Crawshaw to end up in. 'Played a lot of sports as a kid,'' Crawshaw said in a media conference call 'Rugby was the main one. ... Pretty much started looking for something to do after school, play some sports. ... They gave me a scholarship to come over to Florida and spent five years here and then lucky enough to move on and be with the Denver Broncos.' Elsewhere there was high drama when Shedeur Sanders was finally picked by the Cleveland Browns after an astonishing slide from where most experts expected him to go. After being expected to go in the first round, Sanders had to wait until the fifth round.
Perth Now
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Perth Now
Aussie young gun drafted to the NFL days after wedding
Jeremy Crawshaw is set to join the ranks of Australian punters in the NFL after being drafted by the Denver Broncos. The 23-year-old, from Emu Plains in Sydney's west, was the first punter taken in the draft, going in the sixth round with pick No.216. His selection capped off a whirlwind week after marrying partner Elle just days earlier, four weeks after he popped the question on the beach. 'Best friend, lover, biggest supporter... and now fiancée,' he wrote after the engagement. Crawshaw, the latest ProKick Australia product to make it to the NFL, was widely considered the best punter on offer following his five seasons with the University of Florida. He averaged 45.8 yards for the Gators in 2024, with 25 punts downed inside the 20-yard line. In the 2023 season, he set the single-season Gators record for punt average at 48.9 yards. Crawshaw is set to compete with veteran Matt Haack, who signed a one-year, $US1.255 million contract in March, for the Broncos' starting job. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. If you'd like to view this content, please adjust your . To find out more about how we use cookies, please see our Cookie Guide. He is poised to join fellow Australian punters Tory Taylor (Chicago), Mitch Wishnowsky (San Francisco), Michael Dickson (Seattle) and Cameron Johnston (Pittsburgh) in the NFL. 'Crawshaw will likely move in and become an immediate NFL starter with the potential to become a genuine field-position weapon,' reads Craswhaw's pre-draft scouting report. 'The ability to execute multiple punt styles — from traditional bombs to rugby-style rollers — gives coordinators a versatile weapon for any situation. 'With his proven track record in high-pressure SEC environments and continued development throughout his college career, Crawshaw has positioned himself as the top punter in this draft class. 'His ceiling suggests a decade-plus career as a reliable NFL punter with Pro Bowl potential.' Crawshaw was the sixth player drafted by Denver, joining first-round defensive back Jahdae Barron, second-round running back RJ Harvey, third-round wide receiver Pat Bryant and defensive end Sai'Vion Jones, and fourth-round linebacker Que Robinson. Other Australian punters in the mix alongside Crawshaw were Alex Mastromanno, James Burnip and Jesse Mirco. All four were trained at ProKick, the specialist kicking academy in Melbourne that transforms local footballers into elite punters. Some 25 ProKick graduates are coming out of US colleges this year and many will have fingers crossed during the draft. 'It's been a big year. Hopefully someone will get drafted,' academy founder and coach Nathan Chapman told Reuters. ProKick Australia has a high hit-rate of putting mature-age Australians into US colleges on sports scholarships, which critics have branded unfair on younger American athletes.
