Isaiah Crowell
{{Short description|American football player (born 1993)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=January 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Isaiah Crowell
| image = Isaiah crowell 2016.jpg
| image_size =
| alt =
| caption = Crowell with the Cleveland Browns in 2016
| current_team =
| number = 20, 34
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|1|8}}
| birth_place = Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 11
| weight_lbs = 225
| high_school = Carver (Columbus, Georgia)
| college = {{ubl|Georgia (2011)|Alabama State (2012–2013)}}
| undraftedyear = 2014
| pastteams =
- Cleveland Browns ({{NFL Year|2014}}–{{NFL Year|2017}})
- New York Jets ({{NFL Year|2018}})
- Oakland Raiders ({{NFL Year|2019}})
| status =
| highlights =
- First-team All-SWAC (2012, 2013)
- SWAC Newcomer of the Year (2012)
- SEC Freshman of the Year (2011)
| statlabel1 = Rushing yards
| statvalue1 = 3,803
| statlabel2 = Rushing average
| statvalue2 = 4.3
| statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 27
| statlabel4 = Receptions
| statvalue4 = 117
| statlabel5 = Receiving yards
| statvalue5 = 922
| statlabel6 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue6 = 1
| pfr = C/CrowIs00
}}
Isaiah Hassan Crowell ({{IPAc-en|k|r|oʊ|ˈ|w|ɛ|l}} {{respell|kroh|WEL|'}}; born January 8, 1993) is an American former professional football running back. He played college football at Georgia and Alabama State. Crowell was signed by the Cleveland Browns as an undrafted free agent in 2014.
Early life
Crowell attended George Washington Carver High School in Columbus, Georgia, where he played football and ran track.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Kevin |date=February 25, 2015 |title=Dawg Pound Journal: Isaiah Crowell imparts wisdom on students about second chances |url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Dawg-Pound-Journal-Isaiah-Crowell-imparts-wisdom-on-students-about-second-chances/9fc1d7f9-e6c0-4277-8d8c-164a16b6e7b6 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083407/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Dawg-Pound-Journal-Isaiah-Crowell-imparts-wisdom-on-students-about-second-chances/9fc1d7f9-e6c0-4277-8d8c-164a16b6e7b6 |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Cleveland Browns}}{{Cite web |last=Zenor |first=John |date=September 2, 2010 |title=Georgia RB prospect Crowell keeping eye on future |url=http://archive.boston.com/sports/football/articles/2010/09/02/georgia_rb_prospect_crowell_keeping_eye_on_future/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913155439/http://archive.boston.com/sports/football/articles/2010/09/02/georgia_rb_prospect_crowell_keeping_eye_on_future/ |archive-date=September 13, 2022 |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=Boston.com}} During his high school career, he rushed for 4,872 yards with 61 touchdowns on 429 carries for the Tigers football team. He was considered the best running back recruit by Scout.com and the fourth-best by Rivals.com.{{Cite web |title=Isaiah Crowell, Carver , Running Back |url=https://247sports.com/Player/Isaiah-Crowell-519/high-school-9217/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111234132/https://247sports.com/Player/Isaiah-Crowell-519/high-school-9217/ |archive-date=November 11, 2020 |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=2011 Top Football Recruits |url=https://247sports.com/Season/2011-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201111194429/https://247sports.com/Season/2011-Football/CompositeRecruitRankings/?InstitutionGroup=HighSchool |archive-date=November 11, 2020 |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Isaiah Crowell, 2011 Running Back |url=https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2011/isaiah-crowell-11022 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913134036/https://n.rivals.com/content/prospects/2011/isaiah-crowell-11022 |archive-date=September 13, 2022 |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=Rivals.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Tucker |first=Billy |date=June 7, 2010 |title=Class of 2011 RB/FB breakdown |url=https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/news/story?id=5260944 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913135024/https://www.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/football/news/story?id=5260944 |archive-date=September 13, 2022 |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}
In addition to football, Crowell was a standout track & field athlete. He lettered all four years competing as a sprinter and long-distance runner. He won the 100-meter dash event at the 2009 MCSD Meet, recording a career-best time of 10.91 seconds.{{Cite web |title=MCSD Meet 1 – Full Results (Raw) |url=http://ga.milesplit.com/meets/49740/results/85370 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141018152137/http://ga.milesplit.com/meets/49740/results/85370 |archive-date=October 18, 2014 |access-date=July 13, 2016 |website=MileSplitGA}} He posted career-bests of 22.38 in the 200m, 52.53 in the 400m, and 12:36.84 in the 3200m.{{Cite web |title=Isaiah Crowell Bio |url=http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/crowell_isaiah00.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817155815/http://www.georgiadogs.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/crowell_isaiah00.html |archive-date=August 17, 2016 |access-date=July 13, 2016 |website=University of Georgia Official Athletic Site}}
College career
=University of Georgia=
File:Isaiah Crowell in 2011.jpg in 2011 while playing for the Georgia Bulldogs]]
Starting running back Washaun Ealey's transferring to Jacksonville State in the spring led to a vacancy at that position for the 2011 season at the University of Georgia.{{Cite web |last=Willis |first=Kris |date=February 8, 2011 |title=Washaun Ealey Completes Transition From UGA, Transferring To Jacksonville State |url=https://atlanta.sbnation.com/georgia-bulldogs/2011/2/8/1982011/wayshun-ealey-suspended-indefinitely-by-mark-richt |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200619230257/https://atlanta.sbnation.com/georgia-bulldogs/2011/2/8/1982011/wayshun-ealey-suspended-indefinitely-by-mark-richt |archive-date=June 19, 2020 |access-date=June 19, 2020 |website=SB Nation Atlanta |language=en}} Second string running back Caleb King was next in line to take over as the team's starting running back, but the senior was declared academically ineligible on July 8.{{Cite web |last=Estes |first=Gentry |date=July 8, 2011 |title=Caleb King ineligible for fall |url=https://247sports.com/college/georgia/Article/Caleb-King-ineligible-for-fall-30935/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201013193958/https://247sports.com/college/georgia/Article/Caleb-King-ineligible-for-fall-30935/ |archive-date=October 13, 2020 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |website=Dawgs247 |language=en-US}} The position was wide open during football practices in August and leading up to Georgia's opening game at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta against Boise State on September 3.{{Cite web |title=Boise State at Georgia Box Score, September 3, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-09-03-georgia.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005041/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-09-03-georgia.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} He earned the starting running back job for the Bulldogs as a freshman for their September 17 game against Coastal Carolina.{{Cite web |date=September 13, 2011 |title=Crowell to start at RB for Georgia on Saturday |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/6966305/isaiah-crowell-georgia-bulldogs-start-coastal-carolina |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913155619/https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/6966305/isaiah-crowell-georgia-bulldogs-start-coastal-carolina |archive-date=September 13, 2022 |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}{{Cite web |last=Towers |first=Chip |date=December 28, 2011 |title=Freshman TB Isaiah Crowell in position to start season opener |url=http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/freshman-tb-isaiah-crowell-1135239.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111228204009/http://www.ajc.com/sports/uga/freshman-tb-isaiah-crowell-1135239.html |archive-date=December 28, 2011 |website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}} However, it was his fine performance against South Carolina on September 10 that created Crowell's chance to take over the starting role as tailback as the 6–0, 215-pound true freshman scored two touchdowns while rushing 16 times for 118 yards and catching two passes for 40 yards against the Gamecocks in a 45–42 heartbreaking loss to Coach Steve Spurrier's South Carolina Gamecocks.{{Cite web |title=South Carolina at Georgia Box Score, September 10, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-09-10-georgia.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005051/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-09-10-georgia.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=September 10, 2011 |title=Football – South Carolina 45, Georgia 42 |url=http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=37680&Team=GEORGIA |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324015753/http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=37680&Team=GEORGIA |archive-date=March 24, 2012 |access-date=August 6, 2012 |website=UGASports.com}} Against Coastal Carolina, Crowell had 16 rushes for 86 yards and highlighted his performance with a 27-yard touchdown run to open the game as Georgia went on to defeat the Chanticleers 59–0. In addition, he had a 12-yard reception in the contest.{{Cite web |date=September 17, 2011 |title=Georgia 59, Coastal Carolina 0 |url=http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=38079&Team=GEORGIA |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324031815/http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=38079&Team=GEORGIA |archive-date=March 24, 2012 |access-date=August 6, 2012 |website=UGASports.com}}
During the season, Crowell had some breakout performances, such as his 30 carries, 147 yard-outing against Ole Miss on September 24 in Oxford, Mississippi, as Georgia won 27–13.{{Cite web |title=Georgia at Mississippi Box Score, September 24, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-09-24-mississippi.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083219/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-09-24-mississippi.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2011 |title=Football – Georgia 27, Ole Miss 13 |url=http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=38181&Team=GEORGIA |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324053351/http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=38181&Team=GEORGIA |archive-date=March 24, 2012 |access-date=August 6, 2012 |website=UGASports.com}} Crowell followed up the Ole Miss performance with 104 yards rushing against Mississippi State on October 1 as Georgia defeated the MSU Bulldogs, 24–10.{{Cite web |title=Mississippi State at Georgia Box Score, October 1, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-10-01-georgia.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005037/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-10-01-georgia.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=October 1, 2011 |title=Football – Georgia 24, Miss. State 10 |url=http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=37738&Team=GEORGIA |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324052332/http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=37738&Team=GEORGIA |archive-date=March 24, 2012 |access-date=August 6, 2012 |website=UGASports.com}} He apparently had scored on a 49-yard touchdown run in the contest, but that play was cut short to only 14 yards after the line judge had determined that Crowell's shoe had just touched the sideline — it appeared to be very close according to video replay.{{Cite web |last=Ching |first=David |date=October 1, 2011 |title=Crowell making SEC look easy |url=https://www.espn.com/colleges/georgia/football/story/_/id/7045635/isaiah-crowell-tops-100-yard-mark-georgia-bulldogs |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20111207044112/http://espn.go.com/colleges/georgia/football/story/_/id/7045635/isaiah-crowell-tops-100-yard-mark-georgia-bulldogs |archive-date=December 7, 2011 |access-date=August 6, 2012 |website=ESPN.com}} On October 8 at Knoxville, Tennessee, Crowell ran into a stout Tennessee defense as he scored two touchdowns but was contained to 19 rushes for 58 yards and two receptions for five yards. Georgia defeated Tennessee 20–12.{{Cite web |title=Georgia at Tennessee Box Score, October 8, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-10-08-tennessee.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190326140513/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-10-08-tennessee.html |archive-date=March 26, 2019 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=October 8, 2011 |title=Football – Georgia 20, Tennessee 12 |url=http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=38309&Team=GEORGIA |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324142502/http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=38309&Team=GEORGIA |archive-date=March 24, 2012 |access-date=August 6, 2012 |website=UGASports.com}}
Later in the season on October 29, Crowell helped Georgia win a narrow victory against SEC East rival Florida 24–20 as the true freshman ran with the football 18 times for 81 yards.{{Cite web |title=Georgia 24, Florida 20 |url=http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game%3D38493%26Team%3DGEORGIA |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324153050/http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=38493&Team=GEORGIA |archive-date=March 24, 2012 |access-date=August 6, 2012 |website=Rivals.com}} Crowell had another breakout performance – this one against Auburn as he rushed 24 times for 132 yards and a touchdown on November 12 as Georgia won convincingly by a score of 45–7. He also caught a pass for one yard against the Tigers.{{Cite web |title=Georgia 45, Auburn 7 |url=http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game%3D37848%26Team%3DGEORGIA |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324123031/http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=37848&Team=GEORGIA |archive-date=March 24, 2012 |access-date=August 6, 2012 |website=Rivals.com}}
An injury slowed Crowell down near the end of the regular season as he suffered a high ankle sprain on November 19 against Kentucky as the running back finished with two rushes for 11 yards.{{Cite web |title=Kentucky at Georgia Box Score, November 19, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-11-19-georgia.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083238/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-11-19-georgia.html |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}} Georgia defeated the Wildcats 19–10.{{Cite web |date=November 19, 2011 |title=Football – Georgia 19, Kentucky 10 |url=http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=38709&Team=GEORGIA |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324123145/http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=38709&Team=GEORGIA |archive-date=March 24, 2012 |access-date=August 7, 2012 |website=UGASports.com}} The injury caused Crowell to miss the regular-season finale against in-state rival Georgia Tech on November 26.
Georgia played nationally ranked #1 LSU (12–0) in the SEC Championship Game on December 3 as Crowell and the Bulldogs would go on to take a lead and go into the locker room at halftime up 10–7. He struggled to get on track against the tough Tiger defense as Crowell finished with 10 rushes for 15 yards and a catch for negative three yards. LSU, led by defensive back-punt returner Tyrann Mathieu, exploded in the second half as the Tigers won the contest, 42–10.{{Cite web |date=December 3, 2011 |title=Football – LSU 42, Georgia 10 |url=http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=39213&Team=GEORGIA |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120324122846/http://uga.rivals.com/boxscore.asp?Game=39213&Team=GEORGIA |archive-date=March 24, 2012 |access-date=August 6, 2012 |website=UGASports.com}}
Crowell finished the season with 185 carries for 850 rushing yards and five touchdowns. He also had eight receptions for 59 yards and a touchdown in 12 games.{{Cite web |title=Football Stats – Georgia Bulldogs 2011 |url=http://uga.rivals.com/playerstats.asp?Team=GEORGIA |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120901070826/http://uga.rivals.com/playerstats.asp?Team=GEORGIA |archive-date=September 1, 2012 |access-date=August 6, 2012 |website=UGASports.com}} On December 5, Crowell was named freshman of the year by The Associated Press.{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2011 |title=Georgia's Isaiah Crowell named SEC freshman of the year |url=http://www.wrdw.com/sports/regionalheadlines/Georgias_Isaiah_Crowell_named_freshman_of_the_year_135046138.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120407131430/https://www.wrdw.com/sports/regionalheadlines/Georgias_Isaiah_Crowell_named_freshman_of_the_year_135046138.html |archive-date=April 7, 2012 |access-date=August 6, 2012 |website=WRDW-TV AUGUSTA}}{{Cite web |title=LSU vs Georgia Box Score, December 3, 2011 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-12-03-georgia.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630113111/http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2011-12-03-georgia.html |archive-date=June 30, 2017 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Emerson |first=Seth |date=December 17, 2011 |title=Isaiah Crowell: 'I need to be more accountable' |url=https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-georgia/bulldogs-blog/article29216017.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190103210246/https://www.ledger-enquirer.com/sports/college/sec/university-of-georgia/bulldogs-blog/article29216017.html |archive-date=January 3, 2019 |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=Columbus Ledger-Enquirer}} The Georgia Bulldogs were invited to play #12 Michigan State (10–3) in the Outback Bowl in Tampa, Florida, on January 2. Georgia lost the game in the third overtime 33–30 and fell to a 10–4 record.{{Cite web |title=Outback Bowl – Michigan State vs Georgia Box Score, January 2, 2012 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-01-02-georgia.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107024011/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2012-01-02-georgia.html |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Sports Reference |language=en}}
On June 29, 2012, Crowell was arrested on possession of a weapon in a school zone, possession of a firearm with an altered identification, and carrying a concealed firearm.{{Cite web |last=Towers |first=Chip |date=June 29, 2016 |title=UPDATE III: Georgia TB Isaiah Crowell dismissed after weapons arrest |url=http://blogs.ajc.com/uga-sports-blog/2012/06/29/georgia-tailback-isaiah-crowell-jailed-on-weapons-charges/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630184244/http://blogs.ajc.com/uga-sports-blog/2012/06/29/georgia-tailback-isaiah-crowell-jailed-on-weapons-charges/ |archive-date=June 30, 2012 |access-date=June 29, 2012 |website=The Atlanta Journal-Constitution}}{{Cite web |date=June 29, 2012 |title=Georgia running back Crowell dismissed from team following gun charge arrest (w/documents) |url=http://www.redandblack.com/sports/updated-georgia-running-back-crowell-arrested-on-gun-charges-w/article_caefcc90-c1d9-11e1-a7bb-001a4bcf6878.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150119082750/http://www.redandblack.com/sports/updated-georgia-running-back-crowell-arrested-on-gun-charges-w/article_caefcc90-c1d9-11e1-a7bb-001a4bcf6878.html |archive-date=January 19, 2015 |access-date=July 13, 2016 |website=redandblack.com |publisher=The Red and Black}} Crowell was dismissed from the University of Georgia football team due to his arrest and his constant disciplinary problems—including failing a drug test.
=Alabama State=
==2012 season==
Crowell enrolled at Alabama State in July 2012.{{Cite web |date=July 5, 2012 |title=Isaiah Crowell transferring to Alabama State |url=http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-07-05/isaiah-crowell-alabama-state-transfer-arrest-georgia-prison-probation-gun-weapon |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120707090932/http://aol.sportingnews.com/ncaa-football/story/2012-07-05/isaiah-crowell-alabama-state-transfer-arrest-georgia-prison-probation-gun-weapon |archive-date=July 7, 2012 |access-date=August 6, 2012 |website=SportingNews.com |agency=Associated Press}}
During the 2012 season, Crowell ran the ball well, having several good games for Alabama State, including the breakout performance he displayed on September 29 by rushing for 127 yards, which included a 61-yard touchdown run in a 54–14 win against Alcorn State.{{Cite web |last=Birdsong |first=Nick |date=October 8, 2012 |title=Georgia transfer Isaiah Crowell hitting stride at Alabama State, named SWAC Newcomer of the Week |url=https://www.al.com/sports/2012/10/georgia_transfer_isaiah_crowel.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190501133833/https://www.al.com/sports/2012/10/georgia_transfer_isaiah_crowel.html |archive-date=May 1, 2019 |access-date=May 1, 2019 |website=al.com |language=en-US}} He finished the 2012 season as the Hornets' leading rusher while helping Alabama State to a 7–4 record.{{Cite web |title=Alabama State Hornets Football Schedule – 2012 Team Schedule |url=https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/alabama-state-hornets-team-schedule?season=2012 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083134/https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/alabama-state-hornets-team-schedule?season=2012 |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=2012 Alabama State Hornets Player Rushing Stats |url=https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/alabama-state-hornets-team-stats?season=2012&week=0&category=RUSHING&group=2&team=0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005129/https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/alabama-state-hornets-team-stats?season=2012&week=0&category=RUSHING&group=2&team=0 |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}}
==2013 season==
In the 2013 season, Crowell helped lead Alabama State to an 8–4 record, good for third place in the SWAC East Division.{{Cite web |title=Alabama State Hornets Football Schedule – 2013 Team Schedule |url=https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/alabama-state-hornets-team-schedule?season=2013 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005202/https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/alabama-state-hornets-team-schedule?season=2013 |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}} He finished the year with 1,121 yards rushing and 15 touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=2013 Alabama State Hornets Player Rushing Stats |url=https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/alabama-state-hornets-team-stats?season=2013&week=0&category=RUSHING&group=2&team=0 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005134/https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/alabama-state-hornets-team-stats?season=2013&week=0&category=RUSHING&group=2&team=0 |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}} His best game that season came against Jackson State, where he rushed 18 times for 179 yards (averaging 9.9 yards a carry) and a touchdown. However, Alabama State lost to the Jackson State Tigers by a score of 30–23.{{Cite web |title=Alabama State Hornets vs. Jackson State Tigers – Box Score – September 7, 2013 |url=https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/boxscore?id=19472 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083137/https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/boxscore?id=19472 |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}} Crowell had five 100-yard rushing games in the 2013 season.{{Cite web |title=Isaiah Crowell 2013 NCAA FB Game Log |url=https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/isaiah-crowell-player-game-log |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212005131/https://www.foxsports.com/college-football/isaiah-crowell-player-game-log |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=www.foxsports.com |language=en-US}} After the 2013 season, Crowell declared for the 2014 NFL draft. He finished 20th in the 2013 Walter Payton Award Voting.{{Cite web |date=November 18, 2014 |title=2013 Walter Payton Award Voting |url=http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2%252Fmisc%252F2013payton_votesXXX.htm |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141118182625/http://www.sportsnetwork.com/merge/tsnform.aspx?c=sportsnetwork&page=cfoot2%252Fmisc%252F2013payton_votesXXX.htm |archive-date=November 18, 2014 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=SportsNetwork.com}}
=College statistics=
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| Team | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | |
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| 2011 | Georgia | 185 | 856 | 4.6 | 28 | 5 | 8 | 59 | 7.4 | 23 | 1 |
| colspan="12" style="{{CollegePrimaryStyle|Alabama State Hornets}}"| Alabama State Hornets | |||||||||||
| 2012 | Alabama State | 159 | 843 | 5.3 | 63 | 15 | 11 | 95 | 8.6 | 27 | 0 |
| 2013 | Alabama State | 170 | 1,121 | 6.6 | 84 | 15 | 7 | 27 | 3.9 | 9 | 0 |
| Totals | 514 | 2,813 | 5.5 | 84 | 35 | 26 | 181 | 8.1 | 27 | 1 |
Professional career
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=Cleveland Browns=
== 2014 season ==
Despite being projected to be selected as high as the fourth round, Crowell did not get drafted. On May 10, 2014, he signed as an undrafted free agent with the Cleveland Browns and was given a $10,000 signing bonus immediately.{{Cite magazine |last=Rose |first=Bryan |date=May 12, 2014 |title=Cleveland Browns sign former five-star running back recruit Isaiah Crowell |url=http://nfl.si.com/2014/05/12/cleveland-browns-sign-isaiah-crowell-alabama-state-geaorgia-bulldogs/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140513015351/http://nfl.si.com/2014/05/12/cleveland-browns-sign-isaiah-crowell-alabama-state-geaorgia-bulldogs/ |archive-date=May 13, 2014 |access-date=May 13, 2014 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}
As a rookie, Crowell shared backfield carries with Terrance West and Ben Tate.{{Cite web |title=2014 Cleveland Browns Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cle/2014.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190413105443/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cle/2014.htm |archive-date=April 13, 2019 |access-date=September 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 1, Crowell made his NFL debut, running for 32 yards on five carries and two touchdowns in a 30–27 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Kevin |date=September 7, 2014 |title=Isaiah Crowell and Terrance West help revive Browns offense |url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Isaiah-Crowell-and-Terrance-West-help-revive-Browns-offense/05bb2326-de0c-4eec-9415-9ef997cb7c12 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107093445/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-1/Isaiah-Crowell-and-Terrance-West-help-revive-Browns-offense/05bb2326-de0c-4eec-9415-9ef997cb7c12 |archive-date=November 7, 2016 |access-date=November 6, 2016 |website=Cleveland Browns}} In Week 3, Crowell scored his third touchdown of the season against the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |last=Warsinskey |first=Tim |date=September 21, 2014 |title=Penalties are a 12-step problem: Cleveland Browns quick hits |url=http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/penalties_are_a_12-step_proble.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170510080514/http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2014/09/penalties_are_a_12-step_proble.html |archive-date=May 10, 2017 |access-date=November 6, 2016 |newspaper=cleveland.com}} Crowell and rookie running back Terrence West each scored a rushing touchdown, the first time two Browns rookies had done that in a single game since 1979, which was when Dino Hall and Pat Moriarty accomplished the feat. On October 12, 2014, Crowell ran for 77 yards on 11 carries and a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |last=Dulik |first=Brian |date=October 12, 2014 |title=Browns notes: Big win has downside as Pro Bowl center Alex Mack suffers broken leg |url=http://www.chroniclet.com/browns-notes/2014/10/12/Browns-notes-Big-win-has-downside-as-Pro-Bowl-center-Alex-Mack-suffers-broken-leg.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155212/http://www.chroniclet.com/browns-notes/2014/10/12/Browns-notes-Big-win-has-downside-as-Pro-Bowl-center-Alex-Mack-suffers-broken-leg.html |archive-date=November 7, 2016 |access-date=November 6, 2016 |website=Chronicle-Telegram}} Crowell played in all 16 games and started four. He finished his rookie season with 607 rushing yards on 148 attempts and eight touchdowns plus nine receptions for 87 yards. Among rookies, Crowell ranks fifth in rushing yards, only one of nine rookies to break 500 yards, and one of five to break 600 yards.{{Cite web |title=Rookie rushing yard leaders, 2014 NFL season |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/rookie-rushing-yards-leaders-2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913134615/https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/rookie-rushing-yards-leaders-2014 |archive-date=September 13, 2022 |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=StatMuse |language=en}} Crowell was ranked second in rushing touchdowns among rookies, just behind Cincinnati Bengals' running back Jeremy Hill.{{Cite web |title=Rookie rushing touchdown leaders, 2014 NFL season |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/rookie-rushing-touchdown-leaders-2014 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220913134705/https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/rookie-rushing-touchdown-leaders-2014 |archive-date=September 13, 2022 |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}
== 2015 season ==
In the 2015 season, Crowell and Duke Johnson combined for a majority of the backfield carries for the Browns.{{Cite web |title=2015 Cleveland Browns Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cle/2015.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220902102122/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cle/2015.htm |archive-date=September 2, 2022 |access-date=September 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 4, Crowell ran for 63 yards on 12 carries against the San Diego Chargers, including a 32-yard run.{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Dan |date=October 4, 2015 |title=Stats and Facts: Browns vs. Chargers |url=http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Stats-and-Facts-Browns-vs-Chargers/7156cdfa-1249-467e-be82-eb4f0e7044bf |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107092805/http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/article-5/Stats-and-Facts-Browns-vs-Chargers/7156cdfa-1249-467e-be82-eb4f0e7044bf |archive-date=November 7, 2016 |access-date=November 6, 2016}}{{Cite web |title=Browns Isaiah Crowell 32-yard run |url=http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000549350/Browns-Isaiah-Crowell-32-yard-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107092927/http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-game-highlights/0ap3000000549350/Browns-Isaiah-Crowell-32-yard-run |archive-date=November 7, 2016 |access-date=November 6, 2016 |website=NFL.com}} Crowell recorded a career-high 62 receiving yards, including a career-long 53-yard catch.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at San Diego Chargers – October 4th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510040sdg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220811031738/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510040sdg.htm |archive-date=August 11, 2022 |access-date=September 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Crowell's 125 total yards and Johnson's 116 total yards made this the first time two Browns running backs earned more than 100 total yards in a single game since 2004, when Lee Suggs recorded 119 yards and William Green recorded 115 in the same game. In Week 5, Crowell scored his first touchdown reception of his career against the Baltimore Ravens.{{Cite web |date=October 11, 2015 |title=Cleveland Browns beat Baltimore Ravens 33–30 in overtime |url=http://www.foxsports.com/ohio/story/cleveland-browns-baltimore-ravens-week-5-overtime-win-101115 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155218/http://www.foxsports.com/ohio/story/cleveland-browns-baltimore-ravens-week-5-overtime-win-101115 |archive-date=November 7, 2016 |access-date=November 6, 2016 |website=FOX Sports}}{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Baltimore Ravens – October 11th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510110rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211123021527/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201510110rav.htm |archive-date=November 23, 2021 |access-date=September 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 14, Crowell ran for 145 yards on 20 carries and two touchdowns against the San Francisco 49ers.{{Cite web |date=December 13, 2015 |title=Crowell, Browns run game finally come alive against 49ers |url=http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/cleveland-browns-san-francisco-49ers-isaiah-crowell-two-touchdowns-121315 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161107155123/http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/cleveland-browns-san-francisco-49ers-isaiah-crowell-two-touchdowns-121315 |archive-date=November 7, 2016 |access-date=November 6, 2016 |website=FOX Sports}} Included, Crowell had a 50-yard run.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Cleveland Browns – December 13th, 2015 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512130cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220629153828/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201512130cle.htm |archive-date=June 29, 2022 |access-date=September 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Crowell finished the 2015 season with 706 rushing yards on 185 carries with four touchdowns, averaging 3.8 yards a carry. He played in all 16 games of the season and was the starting running back in nine of those games.{{Cite web |title=Isaiah Crowell 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrowIs00/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201123012346/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrowIs00/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=November 23, 2020 |access-date=September 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
== 2016 season ==
In the 2016 season, Crowell led the Browns in rushing attempts, rushing yards, and rushing touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=2016 Cleveland Browns Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cle/2016.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190323092405/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cle/2016.htm |archive-date=March 23, 2019 |access-date=September 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 2, versus the Baltimore Ravens, Crowell recorded a career-long 85-yard touchdown run.{{Cite web |last=Newport |first=Kyle |date=September 18, 2016 |title=Browns RB Isaiah Crowell Gashes Ravens Defense for 85-Yard TD Run |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2664411-browns-rb-isaiah-crowell-gashes-ravens-defense-for-85-yard-td-run |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921142933/http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2664411-browns-rb-isaiah-crowell-gashes-ravens-defense-for-85-yard-td-run |archive-date=September 21, 2016 |access-date=September 14, 2022 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}} The run was the second-longest rushing play in franchise history, behind Bobby Mitchell's 90-yard run in 1959.{{Cite web |last=Labbe |first=Dan |date=September 18, 2016 |title=Joe Haden, Isaiah Crowell provided early sparks for Browns before lead collapsed |url=http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/09/joe_haden_isaiah_crowell_provi.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161025005418/http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/09/joe_haden_isaiah_crowell_provi.html |archive-date=October 25, 2016 |access-date=November 7, 2016 |website=cleveland.com}} He finished the game with 133 yards on 18 carries and a touchdown, averaging 7.4 yards per carry. In Week 4, Crowell ran for 112 yards on 16 carries and a touchdown against the Washington Redskins.{{Cite web |last=Labbe |first=Dan |date=October 2, 2016 |title=Isaiah Crowell flies high for Browns in loss to Washington |url=http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/10/isaiah_crowell_flies_high_for.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161110023441/http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/10/isaiah_crowell_flies_high_for.html |archive-date=November 10, 2016 |access-date=November 7, 2016 |website=cleveland.com}} Crowell's 386 yards were the most by a Brown through the first four games of a season since Jim Brown recorded 476 yards in 1965. In Week 14, against the Cincinnati Bengals, he had 113 rushing yards in the 23–10 loss.{{Cite web |title=Cincinnati Bengals at Cleveland Browns – December 11th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201612110cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220619205353/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201612110cle.htm |archive-date=June 19, 2022 |access-date=September 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} To close out the regular season, he had a season-high 152 rushing yards in a 27–24 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at Pittsburgh Steelers – January 1st, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701010pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703032436/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201701010pit.htm |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |access-date=September 14, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Crowell finished the 2016 season with a career-high 952 rushing yards and 319 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=Isaiah Crowell 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrowIs00/gamelog/2016/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083200/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrowIs00/gamelog/2016/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} His 4.8 yards per carry ranked fifteenth among NFL running backs in the 2016 season.{{Cite web |title=Isaiah Crowell Advanced Stats and Metrics Profile: Yards Per Carry |url=http://www.playerprofiler.com/nfl/isaiah-crowell |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170407234035/https://www.playerprofiler.com//nfl/isaiah-crowell |archive-date=April 7, 2017 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=PlayerProfiler.com}}
==2017 season==
On February 28, 2017, the Browns placed a second-round tender on Crowell, keeping him in Cleveland through 2017.{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=February 28, 2017 |title=Cleveland Browns place tender on Isaiah Crowell |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/cleveland-browns-place-tender-on-isaiah-crowell-0ap3000000788280 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170301004233/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000788280/article/cleveland-browns-place-tender-on-isaiah-crowell |archive-date=March 1, 2017 |access-date=June 18, 2020 |website=NFL.com}} Crowell got a majority of the backfield carries in 2017.{{Cite web |title=2017 Cleveland Browns Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cle/2017.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212142626/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cle/2017.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2020 |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
In Week 8, against the Minnesota Vikings, Crowell had 118 scrimmage yards in the 33–16 loss.{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns – October 29th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171231051439/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201710290cle.htm |archive-date=December 31, 2017 |access-date=September 13, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In Week 14 in an overtime loss to the Green Bay Packers, he finished with a season-high 121 rushing yards.{{Cite web |title=Green Bay Packers at Cleveland Browns – December 10th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712100cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180119235503/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201712100cle.htm |archive-date=January 19, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Overall, in the 2017 season, he finished with 853 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, 28 receptions, and 182 receiving yards as the Browns recorded the second 0–16 season in NFL history.{{Cite web |title=Isaiah Crowell 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrowIs00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083250/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrowIs00/gamelog/2017/ |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=2017 Cleveland Browns Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cle/2017.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200212142626/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/cle/2017.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2020 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=December 31, 2017 |title=Browns go 0–16, joining 2008 Lions in historic NFL low |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/browns/2017/12/31/browns-0-16-season-hue-jackson/993160001/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180120000726/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/browns/2017/12/31/browns-0-16-season-hue-jackson/993160001/ |archive-date=January 20, 2018 |access-date=February 11, 2018 |website=USA TODAY |language=en}}
=New York Jets=
On March 14, 2018, Crowell signed a three-year deal worth $12 million with the New York Jets.{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Eric |date=March 15, 2018 |title=Jets Sign RB Isaiah Crowell |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Sign-RB-Isaiah-Crowell/eee3d3af-5381-4649-907f-80c4486fc892 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316151814/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Sign-RB-Isaiah-Crowell/eee3d3af-5381-4649-907f-80c4486fc892 |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |access-date=March 16, 2018 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}
During Monday Night Football against the Detroit Lions in Week 1, Crowell finished with 102 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns, of which one was a 62-yard run, as the Jets won 48–17.{{Cite news |last=Inabinett |first=Mark |date=September 11, 2018 |title=Isaiah Crowell helps New York Jets win NFL Monday night opener |url=https://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2018/09/isaiah_crowell_helps_new_york.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181002180823/https://www.al.com/sports/index.ssf/2018/09/isaiah_crowell_helps_new_york.html |archive-date=October 2, 2018 |access-date=October 2, 2018 |work=AL.com |language=en-US}} Crowell returned to Cleveland for a Thursday Night Football contest in Week 3. He had 16 carries for 34 yards and two rushing touchdowns in the loss to the Cleveland Browns.{{Cite news |date=September 21, 2018 |title=Cleveland Browns win for the first time since 2016 |url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cleveland-browns-win-new-york-jets-today-2018-09-20/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181007035933/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cleveland-browns-win-new-york-jets-today-2018-09-20/ |archive-date=October 7, 2018 |access-date=October 6, 2018 |work=CBS News |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} After running for one of his touchdowns, he used the football to simulate cleaning himself after defecation, then threw the ball into the stands, drawing an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty. With NFL Network carrying the game nationally and Joe Buck on the call, the gesture drew comparisons to when Randy Moss pretended to moon Green Bay Packers fans at Lambeau Field during an NFC Divisional Playoff game in early 2005. Buck had called Moss' act "disgusting" on air, but was more reserved for Crowell's celebration.{{Cite news |last=Rand |first=Michael |date=September 21, 2018 |title=Disgusting act? Crowell TD doesn't draw Joe Buck's ire like Moss did |url=http://www.startribune.com/disgusting-act-crowell-td-doesnt-draw-bucks-ire-like-moss-did/493954221/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180923090528/http://www.startribune.com/disgusting-act-crowell-td-doesnt-draw-bucks-ire-like-moss-did/493954221/ |archive-date=September 23, 2018 |access-date=June 17, 2020 |work=Minneapolis Star-Tribune}} During Week 5 against the Denver Broncos, Crowell finished with 219 rushing yards, including a 77-yard touchdown run as the Jets won 34–16. His 219 rushing yards set a new Jets franchise record.{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=October 7, 2018 |title=Isaiah Crowell runs for Jets-record 219 yards after angering coach |url=http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24924738/isaiah-crowell-sets-new-york-jets-franchise-record-219-rushing-yards |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181008005703/http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/24924738/isaiah-crowell-sets-new-york-jets-franchise-record-219-rushing-yards |archive-date=October 8, 2018 |access-date=June 17, 2020 |website=ESPN.com}} Crowell was awarded AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors for his performance.{{Cite web |last=Maya |first=Adam |date=October 10, 2018 |title=Drew Brees, Isaiah Crowell among Players of the Week |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/drew-brees-isaiah-crowell-among-players-of-the-week-0ap3000000972353 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181011053534/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000972353/article/drew-brees-isaiah-crowell-among-players-of-the-week |archive-date=October 11, 2018 |access-date=October 13, 2018 |website=NFL.com}} He was placed on injured reserve on December 14, 2018, with a toe injury he suffered against the Buffalo Bills.{{Cite web |last=Wells |first=Adam |date=December 14, 2018 |title=Isaiah Crowell Placed on Jets IR with Toe Injury |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2810815-isaiah-crowell-placed-on-jets-ir-with-toe-injury |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202042536/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2810815-isaiah-crowell-placed-on-jets-ir-with-toe-injury |archive-date=February 2, 2019 |access-date=February 1, 2019 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Eric |date=December 14, 2018 |title=Jets Place RB Isaiah Crowell on Injured Reserve, Promote De'Angelo Henderson to Roster |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-rb-isaiah-crowell-on-injured-reserve-promote-de-angelo-henderson-to-r |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215223338/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-place-rb-isaiah-crowell-on-injured-reserve-promote-de-angelo-henderson-to-r |archive-date=December 15, 2018 |access-date=January 12, 2021 |website=NewYorkJets.com}} He finished the 2018 season with 143 carries for 685 rushing yards and six rushing touchdowns along with 21 receptions for 152 yards.{{Cite web |title=Isaiah Crowell 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrowIs00.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180212083151/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrowIs00.htm |archive-date=February 12, 2018 |access-date=February 1, 2019 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}
On March 14, 2019, Crowell was released by the Jets, after they signed Le'Veon Bell in free agency.{{Cite web |last=Lange |first=Randy |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Jets Release Veteran RB Isaiah Crowell |url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-release-veteran-rb-isaiah-crowell |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190315135920/https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/jets-release-veteran-rb-isaiah-crowell |archive-date=March 15, 2019 |access-date=June 17, 2020 |website=NewYorkJets.com}}
=Oakland Raiders=
On March 28, 2019, Crowell signed a one-year contract with the Oakland Raiders.{{Cite web |date=March 28, 2019 |title=Raiders sign running back Isaiah Crowell |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-running-back-isaiah-crowell |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191011214904/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-sign-running-back-isaiah-crowell |archive-date=October 11, 2019 |access-date=July 23, 2019 |website=Raiders.com}} On April 29, he suffered a severed Achilles during a team workout.{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=May 1, 2019 |title=Isaiah Crowell tears Achilles; Doug Martin re-signs |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/isaiah-crowell-tears-achilles-doug-martin-re-signs-0ap3000001029268 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190722013415/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000001029268/article/raiders-rb-isaiah-crowell-suffers-torn-achilles |archive-date=July 22, 2019 |access-date=July 23, 2019 |website=NFL.com}} He was placed on injured reserve on May 3, 2019, ending his season and career.{{Cite web |date=May 3, 2019 |title=Raiders place running back Isaiah Crowell on IR |url=https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-place-running-back-isaiah-crowell-on-ir |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190506203134/https://www.raiders.com/news/raiders-place-running-back-isaiah-crowell-on-ir |archive-date=May 6, 2019 |access-date=July 23, 2019 |website=Raiders.com}}
NFL career statistics
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| rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="5"| Rushing ! colspan="5"| Receiving ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | GS | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost |
| 2014 | CLE
| 16 || 4 || 148 || 607 || 4.1 || 35 || 8 || 9 || 87 || 9.7 || 19 || 0 || 3 || 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2015 | CLE
| 16 || 9 || 185 || 706 || 3.8 || 54 || 4 || 19 || 182 || 9.6 || 53 || 1 || 0 || 0 | ||||||||||||
| 2016 | CLE
| 16 || 16 || 198 || 952 || 4.8 || 85 || 7 || 40 || 319 || 8.0 || 44 || 0 || 2 || 2 | ||||||||||||
| 2017 | CLE
| 16 || 16 || 206 || 853 || 4.1 || 59 || 2 || 28 || 182 || 6.5 || 38 || 0 || 1 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2018 | NYJ
| 13 || 6 || 143 || 685 || 4.8 || 77 || 6 || 21 || 152 || 7.2 || 21 || 0 || 1 || 1 | ||||||||||||
| 2019 | OAK
| 0 || 0 || colspan="12"| Did not play due to injury | ||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrowIs00.htm Career] || 77 || 51 || 880 || 3,803 || 4.3 || 85 || 27 || 117 || 922 || 7.9 || 53 || 1 || 6 || 5 |
Controversy
In July 2016, following the deaths of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile, Crowell posted on his Instagram a controversial violent image of a faceless person dressed in black who was slitting the throat of a captive law enforcement officer with a knife; he later had the photo deleted and apologized for his actions.{{Cite web |last=McManamon |first=Pat |date=July 13, 2016 |title=Browns' Crowell pledges money to police org |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/17041805/cleveland-browns-rb-isaiah-crowell-donate-game-check-fallen-police-officers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160713113757/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/17041805/cleveland-browns-rb-isaiah-crowell-donate-game-check-fallen-police-officers |archive-date=July 13, 2016 |access-date=July 13, 2016 |website=ESPN.com}}{{Cite web |last=Cabot |first=Mary Kay |date=July 13, 2016 |title=Browns' Isaiah Crowell vows to donate first game check to Dallas Fallen Officer Foundation |url=http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/07/browns_isaiah_crowell_apologiz.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160714161633/http://www.cleveland.com/browns/index.ssf/2016/07/browns_isaiah_crowell_apologiz.html |archive-date=July 14, 2016 |access-date=July 13, 2016 |website=cleveland.com |publisher=The Plain Dealer}}{{Cite web |last=Bibber |first=Ryan Van |date=July 12, 2016 |title=Browns want Isaiah Crowell 'to make a positive difference' in the wake of controversial Instagram post |url=https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/7/12/12159346/cleveland-browns-isaiah-crowell-apology-instagram-post-police-violence |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160713174929/http://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2016/7/12/12159346/cleveland-browns-isaiah-crowell-apology-instagram-post-police-violence |archive-date=July 13, 2016 |access-date=July 13, 2016 |website=sbnation.com |publisher=SB Nation}}
References
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External links
{{Commons category|Isaiah Crowell}}
- {{Football stats |nfl=isaiah-crowell|espn=17133|yahoo=28014|pfr=C/CrowIs00}}
- [http://www.bamastatesports.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=2766&path=football Alabama State Hornets bio]
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