NFL Records
41
Games
11
Solo Tackles
Vernon Crawford is a former linebacker out of Florida State; City College (SF), selected by the New England Patriots with the 159th overall pick (round 5) in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played 41 regular-season games from 1997 to 1999. From 1999 on, he played for the New England Patriots.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 5
Pick
159th overall
Team
Position
College
Vernon Crawford Career Stats
Career Totals
| Games | Solo Tkl |
|---|---|
| 41 | 11 |
Vernon Crawford appeared in 6 regular-season games from 1999 to 1999 (NE).
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
People Also Search For
Related Links
More from the 1997 Draft
| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  LA |
 Orlando Pace |
OT |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 2 |  LV |
 Darrell Russell |
DT |  USC |
| 1 | 3 |  SEA |
 Shawn Springs |
CB | Ohio State |
| 1 | 4 |  BAL |
 Peter Boulware |
LB |  Florida State |
| 1 | 5 |  DET |
 Bryant Westbrook |
DB |  Texas |
| 1 | 6 | SEA |
 Walter Jones |
OT | Florida State, Holmes County JC |
| 1 | 7 |  NYG |
 Ike Hilliard |
WR |  Florida |
| 1 | 8 |  NYJ |
 James Farrior |
ILB |  Virginia |
| 1 | 9 |  ARI |
 Tom Knight |
DB |  Iowa |
| 1 | 9 | ARI |
Tommy Knight | DB | Iowa |
Shop Related Gear
As an Amazon Associate, NFL Records earns from qualifying purchases. Links open Amazon in a new tab.