Michael Crabtree

Crabtree was born in Dallas, Texas. He attended David W. Carter High School in Dallas where he played basketball, football, and ran track for the Cowboys program. He played as a quarterback for the Carter Cowboys high school football team.{{Cite web |date=March 10, 2014 |title=The file on Michael Crabtree |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/file-michael-crabtree |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831002414/https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/file-michael-crabtree |archive-date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=NBCS Bay Area}} As a senior, he passed for 870 yards and eleven touchdowns on 45 completions out of 100 attempts. He also ran for 646 yards and nine touchdowns on 100 carries. He was a four-star football recruit as an athlete.{{Cite web |title=Player Bio: Michael Crabtree |url=http://texastech.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/crabtree_michael00.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090302190709/http://texastech.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/mtt/crabtree_michael00.html |archive-date=March 2, 2009 |access-date=October 12, 2007 |website=Texas Tech Red Raiders Athletics}}{{Cite web |last=George |first=Brandon |date=October 11, 2007 |title=Tech's Crabtree quick to catch on |url=http://www.wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/101107dnspotechlede.383b885.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012033506/http://wfaa.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/101107dnspotechlede.383b885.html |archive-date=October 12, 2007 |access-date=October 12, 2007 |website=WFAA-TV}}

Crabtree ranked among the top 51 recruits in the state of Texas going into college. During a visit in 2004, Texas Tech basketball coach Bob Knight asked Crabtree which sport he was going to choose. Though the decision was not an easy one, he opted to play college football exclusively.{{Cite news |last=Evans |first=Thayer |date=October 13, 2007 |title=70 Receptions, 17 Touchdowns and 2 Sports |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/13/sports/ncaafootball/13tech.html?_r=1&ref=sports&oref=slogin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130531052626/http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/13/sports/ncaafootball/13tech.html?_r=1&ref=sports&oref=slogin |archive-date=May 31, 2013 |access-date=October 14, 2007 |work=The New York Times}}

Crabtree was offered football scholarships by Baylor, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas State, Oklahoma, Texas A&M, Texas Tech, and Kansas. He was also recruited by Texas, whose coaches wanted him to play defense. Crabtree refused, stating that he wanted to score touchdowns.{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2008 |title=UP, UP, UP... TOMORROW'S NEXT: Michael Crabtree |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/gallery?id=3744285&index=8 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081208084345/http://sports.espn.go.com/espnmag/gallery?id=3744285&index=8 |archive-date=December 8, 2008 |website=ESPN.com}}

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Crabtree accepted an athletic scholarship to attend Texas Tech University, where he played for coach Mike Leach and the Texas Tech Red Raiders football team from 2006 to 2008.

Crabtree was redshirted his freshman season of 2006 because of a transcript glitch and a position change from quarterback to wide receiver.{{Cite web |last=Merrill |first=Elizabeth |date=September 24, 2009 |title=The saga of the Crabtree holdout |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?page=hotread2/crabtree |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090928085524/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?page=hotread2%2Fcrabtree |archive-date=September 28, 2009 |access-date=September 24, 2009 |website=ESPN.com}}

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In 2007, Crabtree started his redshirt-freshman season against SMU. The Red Raiders won 49–9, and Crabtree stood out with 106 yards receiving on twelve receptions for three touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Wilonsky |first=Robert |date=September 4, 2007 |title=Guns Up 49, Pony Up 9 |url=https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/guns-up-49-pony-up-9-7109243 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174342/https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/guns-up-49-pony-up-9-7109243 |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=Dallas Observer}} The next week, in a 45–31 win over UTEP, Crabtree continued his performance with 15 receptions, 188 yards, and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |date=September 9, 2007 |title=Texas Tech storms past UTEP 45–31 |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/college-football/article/Texas-Tech-storms-past-UTEP-45-31-1798617.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174226/https://www.chron.com/sports/college-football/article/Texas-Tech-storms-past-UTEP-45-31-1798617.php |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=Houston Chronicle}} Against the Rice Owls, Crabtree put up 244 yards on eleven receptions for three touchdowns.{{Cite web |date=September 15, 2007 |title=Rice Falls 59–24 to Texas Tech |url=https://riceowls.com/news/2007/9/15/Rice_Falls_59_24_to_Texas_Tech.aspx?path=football |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174542/https://riceowls.com/news/2007/9/15/Rice_Falls_59_24_to_Texas_Tech.aspx?path=football |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=Rice Owls Athletics |language=en}} In Tech's first loss of the season, against Oklahoma State, he had 14 receptions for 237 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Latzke |first=Jeff |date=November 7, 2008 |title=Big 12 meeting pits top Texas Tech, OSU receivers |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/college-football/article/Big-12-meeting-pits-top-Texas-Tech-OSU-receivers-1760581.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174241/https://www.chron.com/sports/college-football/article/Big-12-meeting-pits-top-Texas-Tech-OSU-receivers-1760581.php |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=Houston Chronicle}} In a 75–7 win over Northwestern State, Crabtree had 145 yards on eight receptions for three touchdowns in only two and a half quarters of playing time.{{Cite web |date=September 29, 2007 |title=Texas Tech routs Northwestern State 75–7 |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/college-football/article/Texas-Tech-routs-Northwestern-State-75-7-1534346.php |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831035304/https://www.chron.com/sports/college-football/article/Texas-Tech-routs-Northwestern-State-75-7-1534346.php |archive-date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=Houston Chronicle}} In the contest against Iowa State, Crabtree had 10 receptions for 154 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=#5 Michael Crabtree |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/12563/michael-crabtree |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071012033547/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/player/profile?playerId=184845 |archive-date=October 12, 2007 |access-date=October 12, 2007 |website=ESPN.com}}

During the Iowa State game, Crabtree broke the season record for most touchdown receptions by a freshman receiver. The previous record of 14 was shared by Jabar Gaffney in 2000, Mike Williams in 2002, and Davone Bess in 2005.{{Cite magazine |title=Crabtree breaks NCAA freshman mark |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/10/06/crabtree.record.ap/index.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071015030423/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/10/06/crabtree.record.ap/index.html |archive-date=October 15, 2007 |access-date=October 12, 2007 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}} In the October 13, 2007, game, Crabtree tacked on 170 more receiving yards on eight receptions but had no touchdowns in a 35–7 win over the Texas A&M Aggies.{{Cite web |last=Hooten |first=Tony |date=October 13, 2007 |title=Aggies fall to Texas Tech 35–7 |url=https://247sports.com/college/texas-am/Article/Aggies-fall-to-Texas-Tech-35-7-104460460/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174415/https://247sports.com/college/texas-am/Article/Aggies-fall-to-Texas-Tech-35-7-104460460/ |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=Gigem247 |language=en-US}} This brought his total yardage to 1,244. In the next game, against Missouri, he again did not score but still added 76 more yards on ten catches. In spite of having two consecutive games without a touchdown, CBS Sports still ranked Crabtree as the top freshman in the nation.{{Cite web |title=Freshman Watch |url=http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/freshmanwatch |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071022113136/http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/freshmanwatch |archive-date=October 22, 2007 |access-date=October 24, 2007 |website=CBS Sports}}

During the game against Colorado, Crabtree made his 99th catch. This set three records simultaneously—most single-season receptions by a freshman in I-A, most single-season receptions by a Red Raider, and most single-season touchdowns by a Big 12 player (18). Crabtree finished his freshman season with 134 receptions, 1,962 yards, and 22 touchdowns.{{Cite magazine |date=October 30, 2007 |title=College Football Power Rankings: 26–119 |url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/10/30/26-119powerrankings1/index.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071112205202/http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/football/ncaa/10/30/26-119powerrankings1/index.html |archive-date=November 12, 2007 |access-date=November 14, 2007 |magazine=Sports Illustrated}}

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Before the beginning of his sophomore season, CBS Sports listed Crabtree as a Heisman hopeful. Tech quarterback Graham Harrell's name also appeared on the list.{{Cite web |title=Heisman Hopefuls |url=http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/heisman |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071113190349/http://www.sportsline.com/collegefootball/heisman |archive-date=November 13, 2007 |access-date=April 10, 2008 |website=CBS Sports}} Crabtree, along with Harrell and head coach Mike Leach, were featured on the cover of the 2008 edition of Dave Campbell's Texas Football.{{Cite web |last=Girard |first=Matthew |date=June 17, 2008 |title=Campbell picks Cove to win District 12-5A |url=http://www.kdhnews.com/news/story.aspx?s=26057 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090110024723/http://www.kdhnews.com/news/story.aspx?s=26057 |archive-date=January 10, 2009 |access-date=June 20, 2008 |website=Killeen Daily Herald}} His name has also appeared on the Maxwell Award preseason watchlist along with Harrell.{{Cite web |date=June 30, 2008 |title=Harrell, Crabtree on Maxwell Watch List |url=http://texastech.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/063008aaa.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080701144639/http://texastech.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/063008aaa.html |archive-date=July 1, 2008 |access-date=July 1, 2008 |website=Texas Tech Red Raiders Athletics}} To support the Heisman campaign of both Harrell and Crabtree, Texas Tech created a website called PassOrCatch2008.com, which is modelled after political campaigns. The site has garnered national attention and was awarded a Telly Award which honors the best in local, regional, and cable commercials and programs, as well as online videos, films, and commercials.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Don |date=October 8, 2008 |title=Tech site gets national attention |url=http://www.lubbockonline.com/stories/100808/spo_341503548.shtml |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401084739/http://lubbockonline.com/stories/100808/spo_341503548.shtml |archive-date=April 1, 2012 |access-date=October 10, 2008 |website=Lubbock Avalanche-Journal}}{{Cite web |last=Post |first=Sally Logue |date=May 14, 2009 |title=Texas Tech Athletics Media Relations Office Heisman Campaign Wins National Award |url=http://today.ttu.edu/2009/05/texas-tech-athletics-media-relations-office-heisman-campaign-wins-national-award/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110720165200/http://today.ttu.edu/2009/05/texas-tech-athletics-media-relations-office-heisman-campaign-wins-national-award/ |archive-date=July 20, 2011 |access-date=May 14, 2009 |website=Texas Tech University News}} Crabtree finished fifth in the Heisman race behind Harrell at fourth.{{Cite web |last=Thamel |first=Pete |author-link=Pete Thamel |date=December 13, 2008 |title=A Few Heisman Nuggets |url=http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/13/a-few-heisman-nuggets/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090819070348/http://thequad.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/12/13/a-few-heisman-nuggets/ |archive-date=August 19, 2009 |access-date=December 14, 2008 |website=The New York Times}}

Crabtree began his sophomore campaign in the 49–24 win over Eastern Washington, recording 9 receptions for 73 yards and a touchdown in limited playing time.{{Cite web |last=Ybarra |first=Alex |date=September 2, 2008 |title=Tech breaks record for most penalties in a game in 49–24 win against EWU Saturday |url=http://www.dailytoreador.com/archives/tech-breaks-record-for-most-penalties-in-a-game-in/article_8ef88d5e-fc3d-5df0-b84b-64d4cd28d5a3.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200215001145/http://www.dailytoreador.com/archives/tech-breaks-record-for-most-penalties-in-a-game-in/article_8ef88d5e-fc3d-5df0-b84b-64d4cd28d5a3.html |archive-date=February 15, 2020 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=The Daily Toreador |language=en}} In the following 35–19 win over Nevada, he totaled 7 receptions for 158 yards and an 82-yard touchdown catch.{{Cite web |date=September 7, 2008 |title=COL FB: Texas Tech 35, Nevada 19 |url=https://www.upi.com/COL-FB-Texas-Tech-35-Nevada-19/47311220767100/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174359/https://www.upi.com/COL-FB-Texas-Tech-35-Nevada-19/47311220767100/ |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=UPI |language=en}} Crabtree was selected as the AT&T ESPN All-America Player of the Week for following 43–7 win over Southern Methodist for totaling a season-high 164 yards and 3 touchdowns from 8 receptions.{{Cite web |date=September 13, 2008 |title=TTU/SMU – Postgame Notes |url=https://texastech.com/news/2008/9/13/Postgame_Notes.aspx?path=football |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174310/https://texastech.com/news/2008/9/13/Postgame_Notes.aspx?path=football |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=Texas Tech Athletics |language=en}}

In the 56–14 win over Massachusetts, Crabtree recorded 62 yards and a touchdown off of 5 receptions in limited playing time.{{Cite web |last=Sparrow |first=Mark |date=September 20, 2008 |title=Texas Tech routs UMass 56–14 |url=https://247sports.com/college/texas-tech/Article/Texas-Tech-routs-UMass-56-14-104549973/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174243/https://247sports.com/college/texas-tech/Article/Texas-Tech-routs-UMass-56-14-104549973/ |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=InsideTheRedRaiders.com |language=en-US}} In the following 58–28 win over Kansas State, he totaled 107 yards on 9 receptions for 2 touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Thamel |first=Pete |last2=Evans |first2=Thayer |date=November 21, 2008 |title=Texas Tech Connection Is Both Unlikely and Prolific |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/22/sports/ncaafootball/22tech.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830175124/https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/22/sports/ncaafootball/22tech.html |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=New York Times |language=en}} The Red Raiders then defeated Nebraska 37–31, in which he had 5 receptions for 89 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |date=October 11, 2008 |title=No. 7 Texas Tech squeaks by Nebraska 37–31 in OT |url=https://www.denverpost.com/2008/10/11/no-7-texas-tech-squeaks-by-nebraska-37-31-in-ot/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174445/https://www.denverpost.com/2008/10/11/no-7-texas-tech-squeaks-by-nebraska-37-31-in-ot/ |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=The Denver Post |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}} In the following 43–25 win over Texas A&M, he totaled 71 yards and two touchdowns from 8 receptions. He also compiled his first kickoff return of his career in the game, running the ball for 50 yards. On the return however, he tweaked his left ankle and hobbled off the field.{{Cite web |date=October 18, 2008 |title=Harrell has 5 TDs in Texas Tech's win over A&M |url=https://www.deseret.com/2008/10/18/20281075/harrell-has-5-tds-in-texas-tech-s-win-over-a-m |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025030617/https://www.deseret.com/2008/10/18/20281075/harrell-has-5-tds-in-texas-tech-s-win-over-a-m |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=Deseret News |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}

Crabtree partially recovered from his ankle sprain enough to play at Kansas, where he amassed 70 yards and two touchdowns off of 9 receptions in a 63–21 Tech victory.{{Cite web |last=Rains |first=B.J. |date=October 25, 2008 |title=Kansas crumbles under Texas Tech's offensive onslaught |url=http://www.kansan.com/news/kansas-crumbles-under-texas-tech-s-offensive-onslaught/article_43d5a5f6-9472-5ded-9aca-e9e559cb7709.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831002421/http://www.kansan.com/news/kansas-crumbles-under-texas-tech-s-offensive-onslaught/article_43d5a5f6-9472-5ded-9aca-e9e559cb7709.html |archive-date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=The University Daily Kansan |language=en}} The Red Raiders then upset #1 Texas 39–33. Down 33–32, Tech drove down into the Longhorns' territory with 8 seconds left in the game. Quarterback Graham Harrell threw to Crabtree in double coverage inside the 10-yard line. Crabtree grabbed the pass, shook a defender on the sideline, and ran into the endzone for the game-winning touchdown with a second left in the game.{{Cite web |title=Texas vs. Texas Tech – Game Recap – November 1, 2008 – ESPN |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283062641 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141031231354/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283062641 |archive-date=October 31, 2014 |access-date=October 24, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} As the Red Raiders won, Crabtree finished with 127 yards and a touchdown off of 10 receptions. In Oklahoma State game, Crabtree recorded 89 yards and three touchdowns on eight catches. He extended his streak of at least five receptions and a touchdown catch to 13 games, placing him in a tie for second-longest all time.{{Cite web |title=Oklahoma State vs. Texas Tech – Game Recap – November 8, 2008 – ESPN |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283132641 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141129020419/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recap?gameId=283132641 |archive-date=November 29, 2014 |access-date=October 24, 2022 |website=ESPN.com}} In these three games, he hobbled off the field at times after making catches.{{Cite web |last=George |first=Brandon |date=November 8, 2008 |title=Sprained ankle hasn't slowed Tech's Crabtree |url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/colleges/osu/stories/110908dnspotechdate.3f5c93d.html |access-date=November 10, 2008 |website=Dallas Morning News}} He used the bye week before the Oklahoma game to fully recover from the injury.{{Cite web |last=George |first=Brandon |date=November 10, 2008 |title=Texas Tech's Crabtree happy off week finally here |url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/spt/stories/111108dnspotechbriefs.2b705a5.html |access-date=November 10, 2008 |website=Dallas Morning News}}

On December 2, 2008, Crabtree and teammate Graham Harrell were named as Walter Camp Award finalists.{{Cite web |date=December 2, 2008 |title=Florida's Tebow, Charlie Strong finalists for national awards |url=http://blogs.tampabay.com/gators/2008/12/floridas-tebow.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081206074303/http://blogs.tampabay.com/gators/2008/12/floridas-tebow.html |archive-date=December 6, 2008 |access-date=December 2, 2008 |website=St. Petersburg Times}}

Crabtree started the year with the expectation that he would compete for the Heisman Trophy, and in the end he finished fifth in the Heisman voting, garnering 3 first place votes.{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2008 |title=Oklahoma quarterback Bradford wins Heisman |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=3767667 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081215041655/http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?id=3767667 |archive-date=December 15, 2008 |access-date=December 15, 2008 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}

On April 23, 2009, EA Sports announced that Crabtree would be featured on the cover of NCAA Football 10 for Xbox 360.{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Jon |date=April 23, 2009 |title='NCAA Football 10': 360 goes to Crabtree |url=https://www.espn.com/videogames/news/story?id=4092700 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090428133135/http://sports.espn.go.com/videogames/news/story?id=4092700 |archive-date=April 28, 2009 |access-date=April 23, 2009 |website=ESPN.com}} Cover athletes for the other editions of the game are Brian Johnson of the Utah Utes (PlayStation 3), Brian Orakpo of the Texas Longhorns (PlayStation 2), and Mark Sanchez of the USC Trojans (PlayStation Portable). The game was available in stores beginning July 14, 2009.{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Kevin |date=July 23, 2009 |title=EA Sports announces four NCAA Football 10 cover athletes |url=http://blogs.suntimes.com/sportsprose/2009/04/ea_sports_announces_four_ncaa.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090427155424/http://blogs.suntimes.com/sportsprose/2009/04/ea_sports_announces_four_ncaa.html |archive-date=April 27, 2009 |access-date=April 23, 2009 |website=Chicago Sun-Times}}{{Cite web |date=April 23, 2009 |title=EA Announces Four NCAA Football 10 Cover Athletes |url=https://www.ea.com/news/ea-announces-four-ncaa-football-10-cover-athletes |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090429095923/http://www.ea.com/news/ea-announces-four-ncaa-football-10-cover-athletes |archive-date=April 29, 2009 |access-date=April 23, 2009 |website=EA.com}}

After only two seasons at Texas Tech, Crabtree was able to achieve eight NCAA records. See also NCAA records held by individual Red Raiders

The NCAA Record book also mentions Michael Crabtree for the following items:

• Season Receptions: 134 (Rank 8th) 2007
• Season Receptions per game: 10.31 (Rank 10th) 2007
• Season Yards: 1,962 (Rank 3rd) 2007
• Season Yards Per Game: 150.9 (Rank 5th) 2007
• Season Touchdown Receptions: 22 (Rank 7th) 2007
• Season Touchdown Receptions: 19 (Rank 15th) 2008
• Career Receptions Per Game: 8.89 (Rank 5th)
• Career Yards Per Game: 120.3 (Rank 5th)
• Career Touchdown Receptions: 41 (Rank 10th)
• Annual Champion Receptions per Game: 2007
• Annual Champion Receiving Yards Per Game: 2007
• Career Points Per Game: 9.46 (Rank 19th)

NCAA Records Reference (Last referenced for 2015 season)

Crabtree has received multiple honors due to his accomplishments at Texas Tech. In addition to being a two-time unanimous first-team All-American, he is a two-time Biletnikoff Award and Paul Warfield Award winner. He is one of only five Red Raiders in school history have earned unanimous All-American honors. The other four to receive the honor are: Mark Bounds in 1991, Zach Thomas in 1995, Byron Hanspard in 1996, and Jace Amaro in 2013.{{Cite web |date=December 17, 2013 |title=Three repeat as AP All-Americans |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/10152755/cj-mosley-sutton-kadeem-carey-repeat-ap-all-americans |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131217235211/http://espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/id/10152755/cj-mosley-sutton-kadeem-carey-repeat-ap-all-americans |archive-date=December 17, 2013 |access-date=December 17, 2013 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}

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| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |title=Michael Crabtree Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/michael-crabtree/32004352-4111-1040-c59d-b7b219582be7 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220620101710/https://www.nfl.com/prospects/michael-crabtree/32004352-4111-1040-c59d-b7b219582be7 |archive-date=June 20, 2022 |access-date=June 20, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |title=2009 Draft Scout Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=74055&DraftYear=2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418183506/https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=74055&DraftYear=2009 |archive-date=April 18, 2023 |access-date=June 20, 2022 |website=draftscout.com}}

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Shortly before the deadline, Crabtree declared himself eligible for the 2009 NFL draft, after discussions with his coach Mike Leach, and with representatives of the NFL who advised that "he would be a first-round pick".{{Cite web |last=Schad |first=Joe |author-link=Joe Schad |date=January 9, 2009 |title=Sources: WR Crabtree to enter draft |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft09/news/story?id=3821753 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090111234853/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft09/news/story?id=3821753 |archive-date=January 11, 2009 |access-date=January 9, 2009 |website=ESPN.com}} At the press conference to announce his plans to enter the NFL Draft, Crabtree was accompanied by his Texas Tech Red Raider teammate Brandon Williams, who made a similar announcement. Williams had led the Big 12 Conference in sacks.{{Cite web |date=January 13, 2009 |title=Texas Tech WR Crabtree going pro |url=http://accesswdun.com/article/2009/1/216793 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025024753/https://accesswdun.com/article/2009/1/216793 |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=AccessWDUN |language=en |agency=Associated Press}} The San Francisco 49ers drafted Crabtree as the tenth overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft. NFL Draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. had projected Crabtree to be selected by the Seattle Seahawks as the fourth overall pick.{{Cite web |last=Kiper Jr. |first=Mel |author-link=Mel Kiper Jr. |date=January 22, 2009 |title=Mel Kiper's 2009 NFL mock draft |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/news/story?id=3850049 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090124113503/http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=3850049 |archive-date=January 24, 2009 |access-date=January 22, 2009 |website=ESPN.com}}

On February 21, 2009, it was reported that Crabtree sustained a severe Jones fracture in his left foot, which would require surgery to insert a screw and would leave him unable to perform for the next six to ten weeks including the NFL Combine and Texas Tech's pro day.{{Cite web |last=Clayton |first=John |author-link=John Clayton (sportswriter) |date=February 21, 2009 |title=Source: Crabtree shelved 6–10 weeks |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft09/news/story?id=3923924 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090224183849/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft09/news/story?id=3923924 |archive-date=February 24, 2009 |access-date=February 21, 2009 |website=ESPN.com}} Doctors found that the injury had happened recently, and possibly during his training for the combine.{{Cite web |date=February 21, 2009 |title=WR prospect Crabtree has stress fracture in foot |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/story?id=09000d5d80eda910&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090224073241/http://www.nfl.com/combine/story?id=09000d5d80eda910&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true |archive-date=February 24, 2009 |access-date=October 24, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} However, Crabtree stated that the stress fracture had been there for a year and did not cause him pain.{{Cite web |last=Gosselin |first=Rick |date=February 21, 2009 |title=Texas Tech-ex Crabtree upset with report about foot injury |url=http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/dn/latestnews/stories/022209dnspocrabtree.3b3fb514.html |access-date=February 22, 2009 |website=The Dallas Morning News}} On March 1, Crabtree stated he would have surgery and forgo the workout at Texas Tech's pro day on March 26.{{Cite web |date=March 1, 2009 |title=Crabtree to have surgery March 4 |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft09/news/story?id=3944150 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090303170950/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft09/news/story?id=3944150 |archive-date=March 3, 2009 |access-date=March 1, 2009 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}

At the 2009 NFL Combine, Crabtree weighed 214 pounds; his height was reported at {{cvt|6|ft|1+3/8|in}}.{{Cite web |last=Schefter |first=Adam |author-link=Adam Schefter |date=February 21, 2009 |title=WR prospect Crabtree has stress fracture in foot |url=http://www.nfl.com/combine/story?id=09000d5d80eda910&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090224073241/http://www.nfl.com/combine/story?id=09000d5d80eda910&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true |archive-date=February 24, 2009 |access-date=February 21, 2009 |website=NFL.com}} He later scored 15 on the Wonderlic Test.{{Cite web |date=March 22, 2009 |title=Georgia's Matthew Stafford stands out with NFL Wonderlic score |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-22-pompei-scout-mar22,0,7151782.story |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090501224522/http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/football/bears/chi-22-pompei-scout-mar22,0,7151782.story |archive-date=May 1, 2009 |website=Chicago Tribune}}

Crabtree was selected in the first round with the 10th overall pick by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2009 NFL Draft.{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |access-date=May 12, 2023 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite news |last=Williams |first=Don |date=April 25, 2009 |title=Crabtree goes 10th overall to 49ers |url=http://www.redraiders.com/2009/04/25/crabtree-goes-10th-overall-to-49ers/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://archive.today/20090429092428/http://www.redraiders.com/2009/04/25/crabtree-goes-10th-overall-to-49ers/ |archive-date=April 29, 2009 |access-date=April 25, 2009 |work=Lubbock Avalanche-Journal}} He was the highest drafted Texas Tech Red Raider since halfback Donny Anderson went seventh overall in the 1965 NFL draft.{{Cite web |title=Texas Tech Players/Alumni |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/schools/texastech/ |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On July 28, 2009, Crabtree failed to report for training camp because he had no contract.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers Football Team Report |url=http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/san-francisco-49ers/teamreport |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090809121220/http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/team/san-francisco-49ers/teamreport |archive-date=August 9, 2009 |access-date=August 4, 2009 |website=Fox Sports}}{{Cite news |date=July 30, 2009 |title=Draft Signings Slow as Agents Monitor Crabtree Negotiations |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/29/AR2009072903201.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121109000124/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/07/29/AR2009072903201.html |archive-date=November 9, 2012 |access-date=August 4, 2009 |work=Washington Post}}{{Cite web |last=Maiocco |first=Matt |date=August 2, 2009 |title=Crabtree update – no update |url=http://blog.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/2009/08/crabtree-update-no-update.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090803195131/http://blog.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/2009/08/crabtree-update-no-update.html |archive-date=August 3, 2009 |access-date=August 2, 2009 |website=Press Democrat}} Crabtree's training camp no show was the first for a rookie since 2005.{{Cite web |last=Maiocco |first=Matt |date=July 29, 2009 |title=Myth: Rookie contract issues are new to NFL |url=http://blog.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/2009/07/myth-rookie-contract-issues-are-new-to-nfl.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090802073237/http://blog.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/2009/07/myth-rookie-contract-issues-are-new-to-nfl.html |archive-date=August 2, 2009 |access-date=August 2, 2009 |website=Press Democrat}} Sources close to Crabtree indicated that he was prepared to sit out the 2009–2010 NFL season and re-enter the 2010 NFL Draft.{{Cite web |last=Schad |first=Joe |date=August 6, 2009 |title=Adviser: 49ers' Crabtree ready to sit out season |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4381335 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025024306/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4381335 |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}} Crabtree's agent Eugene Parker stated that he denied threatening the 49ers with having Crabtree sit out the season and reenter the draft.{{Cite web |last=Sando |first=Mike |date=August 6, 2009 |title=Crabtree's agent goes on record; no threats made |url=http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcwest/0-9-542/Crabtree-s-agent-goes-on-record--no-threats-made.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090809140742/http://myespn.go.com/blogs/nfcwest/0-9-542/Crabtree-s-agent-goes-on-record--no-threats-made.html |archive-date=August 9, 2009 |access-date=August 10, 2009 |website=ESPN.com}} On August 30, 2009, Crabtree became the last holdout and unsigned draft pick from the 2009 NFL draft when Andre Smith, the 6th overall pick, signed with the Bengals.{{Cite web |last=Maiocco |first=Matt |date=August 30, 2009 |title=One draft pick remains unsigned |url=http://blog.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/2009/08/one-draft-pick-remains-unsigned.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091026040856/http://blog.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/2009/08/one-draft-pick-remains-unsigned.html |archive-date=October 26, 2009 |access-date=August 30, 2009 |website=Press Democrat}}{{Cite web |date=August 30, 2009 |title=Bengals sign first-round pick Smith, ending lengthy holdout |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8124341d&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090901083143/http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8124341d&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true |archive-date=September 1, 2009 |access-date=August 30, 2009 |website=NFL.com |agency=Associated Press}} That day was also the 32nd day of Crabtree's holdout, and only 10 days short of the all-time long holdout for any 49ers rookie in the franchise's history. Beat reporter Matt Maiocco had reported rumors that the signing could have happened around Labor Day, but that did not occur as the sides remained at a complete impasse. Over Labor Day weekend Deion Sanders, an NFL reporter and Crabtree counselor, stated on the NFL Total Access show that Crabtree was indeed willing to sit out the entire season.{{Cite web |last=Barrows |first=Matt |date=September 4, 2009 |title=Deion Sanders: Crabtree willing to sit out season |url=http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/49ers/archives/2009/09/deion-sanders-c.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090908002932/http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/49ers/archives/2009/09/deion-sanders-c.html |archive-date=September 8, 2009 |access-date=September 9, 2009 |website=Sacramento Bee}} Sanders also claimed that the rookie receiver was not in "dire need" of money at that time. By September 9, 2009, Crabtree set a 49ers record by becoming the longest rookie holdout in franchise history.{{Cite web |last=Maiocco |first=Matt |date=September 9, 2009 |title=Niners could salvage something with springtime trade |url=http://blog.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/2009/09/niners-could-salvage-something-with-springtime-trade.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090912075633/http://blog.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/2009/09/niners-could-salvage-something-with-springtime-trade.html |archive-date=September 12, 2009 |access-date=September 9, 2009 |website=Press Democrat}} The last first-round draft pick to hold out for an entire season was quarterback Kelly Stouffer in 1987 when he refused to sign with the Cardinals.{{Cite web |last=Cole |first=Jason |date=September 8, 2009 |title=Sources: Crabtree no closer to ending holdout |url=https://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AvGXEwA4rlQpHblo.EvVCu5DubYF?slug=jc-crabtreeholdout090809&prov=yhoo&type=lgns |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418183436/https://platform.twitter.com/embed/Tweet.html?dnt=true&embedId=twitter-widget-1&features=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%3D&frame=false&hideCard=false&hideThread=false&id=1648194487955357696&lang=en&origin=https%3A%2F%2Fsports.yahoo.com%2Fjc-crabtreeholdout090809.html&sessionId=ecf683a1980696b7acd9a96054631dd98137ae8e&siteScreenName=YahooSports&theme=light&widgetsVersion=aaf4084522e3a%3A1674595607486&width=550px |archive-date=April 18, 2023 |access-date=September 9, 2009 |website=Yahoo! Sports}} Stouffer was eventually traded in April 1988 to the Seahawks for three draft picks, including a first pick in the 1989 draft. The 49ers would have had the option to trade the rights to Crabtree only after March 1, 2010, and up until the next draft. If a team were to trade for the rights, that team would not be able to sign such a player before the 2010 NFL draft. If he was not signed by the 49ers and then traded to another team, his contract would have then counted against that team's 2010 rookie pool.{{Cite web |last=La Canfora |first=Jason |date=September 3, 2009 |title=The lengthy holdout of 49ers top pick Crabtree defies all logic |url=http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story?id=09000d5d812540dd&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090905074934/http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story?id=09000d5d812540dd&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true |archive-date=September 5, 2009 |access-date=September 9, 2009 |website=NFL.com}}

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On September 21, 2009, the 49ers filed charges against the New York Jets for attempting to tamper with their negotiations with Crabtree. The 49ers may have believed the Jets contacted Crabtree's agent to let him know they'd be interested in trading for his rights, or in drafting him in 2010 with a better salary than the 49ers were offering.{{Cite web |last=Myers |first=Gary |last2=Cimini |first2=Rich |date=September 20, 2009 |title=Jets accused of tampering with 49ers' first-round pick Michael Crabtree |url=https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/jets-accused-tampering-49ers-first-round-pick-michael-crabtree-article-1.406310 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025023649/https://www.nydailynews.com/sports/football/jets/jets-accused-tampering-49ers-first-round-pick-michael-crabtree-article-1.406310 |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=New York Daily News}}{{Cite web |date=September 21, 2009 |title=49ers Accuse Jets of Tampering with Michael Crabtree |url=https://nesn.com/2009/09/49ers-accuse-jets-of-tampering-with-michael-crabtree/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025023646/https://nesn.com/2009/09/49ers-accuse-jets-of-tampering-with-michael-crabtree/ |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=NESN.com |language=en-US}} The 49ers had until November 17 to sign Crabtree or he wouldn't have been allowed to play in the 2009 season along with its being considered a non-accrued season for contract purposes.

On October 7, 2009, ESPN reported that Crabtree and the 49ers had agreed to a six-year contract. ESPN's Adam Schefter reported the deal would be worth $32 million, with $17 million guaranteed, $8 million more than offered by the team in August 2009, but also a year longer. The contract can void to five years based on Pro Bowl and playing time triggers.{{Cite web |date=October 7, 2009 |title=Holdout Crabtree, 49ers agree to contract |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4538482 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220929212934/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4538482 |archive-date=September 29, 2022 |access-date=October 24, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}

On October 25, 2009, Crabtree made his first career NFL start against the Houston Texans catching five passes for 56 yards and playing more snaps{{Cite web |last=Maiocco |first=Matt |date=October 25, 2009 |title=Smiths rally falls short; Singletary undecided on qb |url=http://blog.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/2009/10/smiths-rally-falls-short-singletary-undecided-on-qb.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091027232431/http://blog.pressdemocrat.com/49ers/2009/10/smiths-rally-falls-short-singletary-undecided-on-qb.html |archive-date=October 27, 2009 |access-date=October 25, 2009 |website=Press Democrat}} than any other 49ers receiver in the game.{{Cite web |last=Crumpacker |first=John |date=October 20, 2009 |title=Crabtree accelerates on his learning curve |url=http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/10/20/SPQ61A7R6U.DTL |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100204104507/http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2009/10/20/SPQ61A7R6U.DTL |archive-date=February 4, 2010 |access-date=October 24, 2022 |website=The San Francisco Chronicle}} On November 22, 2009, Crabtree caught his first touchdown on a 38-yard pass from quarterback Alex Smith, beating veteran All-Pro cornerback Al Harris on the play.{{Cite web |date=October 25, 2009 |title=Crabtree, Smith can't save 49ers in second half |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2009/10/25/crabtree-smith-cant-save-49ers-in-second-half/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174412/https://www.mercurynews.com/2009/10/25/crabtree-smith-cant-save-49ers-in-second-half/ |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}} He caught his second touchdown pass, and his first touchdown at Candlestick Park, against the Arizona Cardinals in a Week 14 divisional match-up.{{Cite web |date=December 14, 2009 |title=49ers defeat Cardinals 24–9 |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2009/12/14/49ers-defeat-cardinals-24-9/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831002359/https://www.mercurynews.com/2009/12/14/49ers-defeat-cardinals-24-9/ |archive-date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US |agency=Associated Press}} He led all rookie receivers in yards per game, with 56.8.{{Cite web |title=Receiving yards per game, Rookies, 2009 NFL season |url=https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-receiving-yards-per-game-by-a-rookie-2009 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025023937/https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-receiving-yards-per-game-by-a-rookie-2009 |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 24, 2022 |website=StatMuse |language=en}}

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In the season opener against the Seattle Seahawks, Crabtree caught 2 passes for 12 yards (a career low). It was the first time in his career that he did not record at least 3 receptions in a game. In the home opener on Monday Night Football against the New Orleans Saints he caught 1 pass (career low) for 32 yards. On October 10, 2010, Crabtree recorded his first career 100+-yard game. He caught 9 passes for 105 yards and also had a 7-yard touchdown.{{Cite web |date=October 25, 2010 |title=Racking Up Receiving Yards |url=http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20101025_Racking_Up_Receiving_Yards.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230418183511/https://www.inquirer.com/philly/sports/eagles/20101025_Racking_Up_Receiving_Yards.html |archive-date=April 18, 2023 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=Philly.com}} He caught the go-ahead 32-yard touchdown against Oakland in week 6. It was the first time he caught a touchdown in consecutive games. In Week 16, against the St. Louis Rams, he recorded a career-high 60-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter of the 25–17 loss.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at St. Louis Rams – December 26th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012260ram.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206151449/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201012260ram.htm |archive-date=December 6, 2017 |access-date=December 6, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Overall, in the 2010 season, he finished with 55 receptions for 741 receiving yards and six receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Michael Crabtree 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrabMi00/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830211742/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrabMi00/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

Crabtree suffered a broken foot during player-only off-season workouts in 2011. He underwent surgery and missed the entire preseason. In the first game of the regular season against the Seahawks, he was still not fully recovered from his injury and sat out the second half of that game and the next game against the Dallas Cowboys. Crabtree caught his first touchdown of the season in a 20–10 win against the Cleveland Browns.{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Browns at San Francisco 49ers – October 30th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110300sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171107083547/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201110300sfo.htm |archive-date=November 7, 2017 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} His second touchdown reception occurred in a home game against the St. Louis Rams on a 52-yard pass from Alex Smith.{{Cite news |title=Futile Rams fall to Niners 26–0 |url=https://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/futile-rams-fall-to-niners/article_c1b54348-1eba-11e1-bb22-001a4bcf6878.amp.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219084118/https://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/futile-rams-fall-to-niners/article_c1b54348-1eba-11e1-bb22-001a4bcf6878.amp.html |archive-date=February 19, 2020 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |work=STLToday |language=en}} In the final game of the regular season in St. Louis, Crabtree recorded the first multi-touchdown game of his NFL career with two touchdown receptions, one of which came from kicker David Akers on a fake field goal.{{Cite news |title=49ers' trick play against Rams still legal |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/62087/49ers-trick-play-against-rams-still-legal |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830210205/http://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/62087/49ers-trick-play-against-rams-still-legal |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |work=ESPN.com |language=en}} Crabtree finished the season with a career-high in both receptions (72) and receiving yards (874).{{Cite web |title=Michael Crabtree 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrabMi00/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025023329/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrabMi00/gamelog/2011/ |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the playoffs, Crabtree caught a five-yard touchdown pass in the Divisional Round against the New Orleans Saints to give the 49ers an early 14–0 lead.{{Cite news |title=Saints fall to 49ers 36–32 in NFC Divisional Playoffs – News, Weather, Sports, Toledo, OH |url=http://www.wtol.com/story/16521076/saints-face-49ers-in-nfc-divisional-playoffs?clienttype=printable |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831002425/http://www.wtol.com/story/16521076/saints-face-49ers-in-nfc-divisional-playoffs?clienttype=printable |archive-date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |work=WTOL |language=en-us}} However, in the Saints game and NFC Championship against the New York Giants, he totaled only five receptions for 28 yards.{{Cite web |title=Divisional Round – New Orleans Saints at San Francisco 49ers – January 14th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201140sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171109074852/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201140sfo.htm |archive-date=November 9, 2017 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – New York Giants at San Francisco 49ers – January 22nd, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201220sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171108032552/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201201220sfo.htm |archive-date=November 8, 2017 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In 2012, Crabtree posted his first season with greater than 1,000 receiving yards as he continued to develop as a player and grow into his role as the number-one target in the 49ers' passing game. Following Colin Kaepernick's ascension to the starting quarterback position, Crabtree became a greater focal point of the offense, as Kaepernick's ability enabled more down-field passing. Crabtree began to put up better numbers with Kaepernick at the helm. Late in the season, Crabtree showed dominance with 107 yards and two touchdowns against the New England Patriots and a career-high 172 yards and two touchdowns against the Arizona Cardinals.{{Cite web |date=December 17, 2012 |title=Sunday night thriller; Pats take 49ers to final play |url=https://www.wcvb.com/article/patriots-take-49ers-down-to-wire-in-sunday-night-clash-at-foxborough/8176319 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830174226/https://www.wcvb.com/article/patriots-take-49ers-down-to-wire-in-sunday-night-clash-at-foxborough/8176319 |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=WCVB |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Corkran |first=Steve |date=December 30, 2012 |title=San Francisco 49ers receiver Michael Crabtree dominates Arizona Cardinals |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2012/12/30/san-francisco-49ers-receiver-michael-crabtree-dominates-arizona-cardinals/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830210159/https://www.mercurynews.com/2012/12/30/san-francisco-49ers-receiver-michael-crabtree-dominates-arizona-cardinals/ |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at New England Patriots – December 16th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212160nwe.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190226035659/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212160nwe.htm |archive-date=February 26, 2019 |access-date=December 6, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at San Francisco 49ers – December 30th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212300sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206151824/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201212300sfo.htm |archive-date=December 6, 2017 |access-date=December 6, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Crabtree finished with career highs in targets, receptions, yards and touchdowns. In the post-season, Crabtree had nine catches for 119 yards and two touchdowns in a 49ers victory over the Green Bay Packers in the Divisional Round, as well as six receptions for 57 yards in the NFC Championship win over the Atlanta Falcons.{{Cite web |last=Towers |first=Chris |date=January 12, 2013 |title=Crabtree comes up huge in playoffs |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/crabtree-comes-up-huge-in-playoffs/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830210224/https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/crabtree-comes-up-huge-in-playoffs/ |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Inman |first=Cam |date=March 26, 2013 |title=Crabtree credits Kaepernick's trust in him for last season's success – 49ers Hot Read |url=http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2013/03/26/crabtree-credits-kaepernicks-trust-in-him-for-last-seasons-success/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831002400/http://blogs.mercurynews.com/49ers/2013/03/26/crabtree-credits-kaepernicks-trust-in-him-for-last-seasons-success/ |archive-date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US}} Crabtree had five receptions for 109 yards including a touchdown in the Super Bowl XLVII loss to the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 34–31.{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLVII – San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens – February 3rd, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201302030sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401192644/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201302030sfo.htm |archive-date=April 1, 2019 |access-date=December 1, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Mayer |first=Jacob |date=February 4, 2013 |title=Baltimore Ravens Beat San Francisco 49ers in the Super Bowl, 34–31 |url=http://wwno.org/post/baltimore-ravens-beat-san-francisco-49ers-super-bowl-34-31 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180609214730/http://wwno.org/post/baltimore-ravens-beat-san-francisco-49ers-super-bowl-34-31 |archive-date=June 9, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=WWNO |language=en}}

On May 22, 2013, Crabtree underwent surgery to repair a torn Achilles tendon. The surgery required a minimum of six months to recover. On August 27, 2013, the 49ers placed Crabtree on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. He was most likely to return to the field in mid-November 2013.{{Cite web |last=Brinson |first=Will |date=August 27, 2013 |title=2013 NFL Roster Cuts: Tracking teams down to 75 Tuesday |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/23346063/2013-nfl-roster-cuts-tracking-teams-down-to-75-tuesday |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304032405/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/23346063/2013-nfl-roster-cuts-tracking-teams-down-to-75-tuesday |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |access-date=September 6, 2013 |website=CBSSports.com}} On November 25, 2013, rumors circulated online that he would be activated since November 26 would be the deadline for the team to activate him or face benching him for the rest of the season. On November 26, 2013, the 49ers activated him and waived a backup quarterback to make room for him on the 53-man roster.{{Cite web |last=Price |first=Taylor |date=November 26, 2013 |title=2013 49ers reactivate Michael Crabtree |url=http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Welcome-Back-Playmaker-Michael-Crabtree/552121be-3b57-4cbe-9b75-15482c74dac4 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304045654/http://www.49ers.com/news/article-2/49ers-Welcome-Back-Playmaker-Michael-Crabtree/552121be-3b57-4cbe-9b75-15482c74dac4 |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |website=49ers.com}} Crabtree played his first game of the 2013 season on December 1, 2013, in Week 13 against the St. Louis Rams making two receptions for 68 yards and the 49ers won the game 23–13.{{Cite web |title=St. Louis Rams at San Francisco 49ers – December 1st, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312010sfo.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025022647/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312010sfo.htm |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Crabtree caught his first and only touchdown of the season against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Tampa Bay Buccaneers – December 15th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312150tam.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025022706/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201312150tam.htm |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Wild Card Round of the playoffs, Crabtree had eight receptions for 125 yards in the 23–20 victory over Green Bay.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – San Francisco 49ers at Green Bay Packers – January 5th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401050gnb.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170821043340/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401050gnb.htm |archive-date=August 21, 2017 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} On January 19, 2014, a pass to Crabtree from Kaepernick in the final seconds of the NFC Championship against the Seahawks was tipped by Richard Sherman and intercepted by Malcolm Smith as the 49ers lost, 23–17.{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – San Francisco 49ers at Seattle Seahawks – January 19th, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401190sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170804014329/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201401190sea.htm |archive-date=August 4, 2017 |access-date=December 7, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Eagle |first=Ben |date=January 19, 2014 |title=Richard Sherman calls out Michael Crabtree in all-time postgame interview |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/audibles/2014/01/19/richard-sherman-michael-crabtree-seattle-seahawks |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831002411/https://www.si.com/nfl/audibles/2014/01/19/richard-sherman-michael-crabtree-seattle-seahawks |archive-date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=SI.com |language=en}}

In Week 3 of the 2014 season, in a 23–14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals, Crabtree recorded a career-high ten receptions, which went for 80 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Arizona Cardinals – September 21st, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409210crd.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171206150246/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201409210crd.htm |archive-date=December 6, 2017 |access-date=December 6, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Burgess |first=Tony |date=September 21, 2014 |title=Cardinals Beat Niners 23–14 |url=https://heatwaved.com/2014/09/21/cardinals-beat-niners-23-14/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831002452/https://heatwaved.com/2014/09/21/cardinals-beat-niners-23-14/ |archive-date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=Heat Waved |language=en-US}}

Crabtree finished his 49ers career with 347 catches for 4,327 yards and 26 receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers Career Receiving Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sfo/career-receiving.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171209063307/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sfo/career-receiving.htm |archive-date=December 9, 2017 |access-date=December 8, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On April 13, 2015, after becoming a free agent, Crabtree signed a one-year, $3.2 million contract with the Oakland Raiders. The contract also included $1.8 million in incentives.{{Cite web |last=Williamson |first=Bill |last2=Caplan |first2=Adam |date=April 13, 2015 |title=Michael Crabtree to Raiders |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/12685378/receiver-michael-crabtree-leaves-san-francisco-49ers-agrees-oakland-raiders |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150414034715/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/12685378/receiver-michael-crabtree-leaves-san-francisco-49ers-agrees-oakland-raiders |archive-date=April 14, 2015 |access-date=April 13, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}}

Crabtree began the 2015 season making 5 receptions for 46 yards in the season opener against the Cincinnati Bengals. In his second game as a Raider, Crabtree caught nine receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown.{{Cite web |date=September 24, 2015 |title=Michael Crabtree crosses the bay, catches on |url=https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2015/09/24/Michael-Crabtree-crosses-the-bay-catches-on/3581443104122/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831002441/https://www.upi.com/Sports_News/2015/09/24/Michael-Crabtree-crosses-the-bay-catches-on/3581443104122/ |archive-date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=UPI |language=en}} In a Week 9 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Crabtree caught seven receptions for 108 yards and two touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Graves |first=Will |date=November 8, 2015 |title=Late rally not enough as Raiders fall to Steelers 38–35 |url=http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-late-rally-not-enough-as-raiders-fall-to-steelers-2015nov08-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831002502/http://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-late-rally-not-enough-as-raiders-fall-to-steelers-2015nov08-story.html |archive-date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=San Diego Union – Tribune |language=en-US}} On December 9, 2015, Crabtree agreed to a 4-year, $35 million extension.{{Cite web |last=Schwab |first=Frank |date=December 9, 2015 |title=Michael Crabtree extension is a good sign for improving Oakland Raiders |url=https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/michael-crabtree-extension-is-a-good-sign-for-improving-oakland-raiders-013845038.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025022153/https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/blogs/nfl-shutdown-corner/michael-crabtree-extension-is-a-good-sign-for-improving-oakland-raiders-013845038.html |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=ca.sports.yahoo.com |language=en-CA}} Crabtree finished the 2015 season with 85 receptions for 922 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Michael Crabtree 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrabMi00/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831035324/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrabMi00/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

In the 2016 season, Crabtree had his second career 1,000-yard season and his first since 2012. In the season opener against the New Orleans Saints, he scored the Raiders' go-ahead two-point conversion on a pass from Derek Carr late in the fourth quarter of the 35–34 victory.{{Cite web |date=September 11, 2016 |title=Raiders use two-point conversion in final minute to beat Saints |url=http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-raiders-saints-20160911-snap-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831002449/http://www.latimes.com/sports/nfl/la-sp-raiders-saints-20160911-snap-story.html |archive-date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=Los Angeles Times |agency=Associated Press}} In Week 4, against the Baltimore Ravens, Crabtree had seven receptions for 88 yards and a career-high three receiving touchdowns in the 28–27 victory.{{Cite web |date=October 2, 2016 |title=Raiders' Michael Crabtree: Three touchdowns leads to victory |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/raiders-michael-crabtree-three-touchdowns-leads-to-victory/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830210232/https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/raiders-michael-crabtree-three-touchdowns-leads-to-victory/ |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=CBSSports.com |language=en}} Crabtree finished the 2016 season with a career-high 89 receptions for 1,003 yards and eight touchdowns. He had three games on the season with over 100 receiving yards.{{Cite web |title=Michael Crabtree 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrabMi00/gamelog/2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170620064159/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrabMi00/gamelog/2016/ |archive-date=June 20, 2017 |access-date=December 16, 2017 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

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In Week 2, against the New York Jets, Crabtree had six receptions for 80 yards and a career-high tying three touchdowns in the 45–20 victory.{{Cite web |last=Bair |first=Scott |date=September 17, 2017 |title='No secret' why Crabtree caught three touchdowns in Raiders' win over Jets |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/no-secret-why-crabtree-caught-three-touchdowns-raiders-win-over-jets |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180831002453/https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/raiders/no-secret-why-crabtree-caught-three-touchdowns-raiders-win-over-jets |archive-date=August 31, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=NBCS Bay Area}}{{Cite web |title=New York Jets at Oakland Raiders – September 17th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170rai.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171028093409/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709170rai.htm |archive-date=October 28, 2017 |access-date=October 28, 2017 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com}} During Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Crabtree had three catches for 24 yards and caught the game-winning touchdown from Derek Carr as time expired. During a Week 12 21–14 victory against the Denver Broncos, Crabtree got into a fight with cornerback Aqib Talib, resulting in both players being ejected.{{Cite web |last=Knoblauch |first=Austin |date=November 26, 2017 |title=Aqib Talib, Michael Crabtree ejected following skirmish |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aqib-talib-michael-crabtree-ejected-following-skirmish-0ap3000000883156 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171127025325/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000883156/article/aqib-talib-michael-crabtree-ejected-following-skirmish |archive-date=November 27, 2017 |access-date=November 26, 2017 |website=NFL.com}}{{Cite web |last=Hanzus |first=Dan |date=November 27, 2017 |title=Crabtree's gold chain most ridiculous story of '17 |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/crabtree-s-gold-chain-most-ridiculous-story-of-17-0ap3000000884413 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171128033726/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000884413/article/crabtrees-gold-chain-most-ridiculous-story-of-17 |archive-date=November 28, 2017 |access-date=November 27, 2017 |website=NFL.com}} The next day, both combatants were suspended for two games.{{Cite web |last=Knoblauch |first=Austin |date=November 27, 2017 |title=Aqib Talib and Michael Crabtree suspended two games for fight |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/aqib-talib-michael-crabtree-each-suspended-2-games-0ap3000000884469 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171128040607/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000884469/article/aqib-talib-michael-crabtree-suspended-two-games |archive-date=November 28, 2017 |access-date=November 27, 2017 |website=NFL.com}} However, the suspension was reduced to one game following a joint appeal.{{Cite web |last=Bergman |first=Jeremy |date=November 28, 2017 |title=Talib, Crabtree have suspensions reduced to one game |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/talib-crabtree-have-suspensions-reduced-to-one-game-0ap3000000884959 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171130104210/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000884959/article/talib-crabtree-have-suspensions-reduced-to-one-game |archive-date=November 30, 2017 |access-date=November 28, 2017 |website=NFL.com}} Crabtree finished the 2017 season with 58 receptions for 618 yards and six touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Michael Crabtree 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrabMi00/gamelog/2017/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830211752/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrabMi00/gamelog/2017/ |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On March 15, 2018, Crabtree was released by the Raiders after spending three seasons with the team after the team signed Jordy Nelson.{{Cite web |last=Wesseling |first=Chris |date=March 15, 2018 |title=Raiders release wide receiver Michael Crabtree |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-release-wide-receiver-michael-crabtree-0ap3000000921541 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200204160430/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000921541/article/raiders-releasing-wide-receiver-michael-crabtree |archive-date=February 4, 2020 |access-date=October 24, 2022 |website=NFL.com}} Crabtree finished his Raiders career with 232 catches for 2,543 yards and 25 receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Michael Crabtree Raiders Stats 2015–2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrabMi00.htm#2015-2017-sum:receiving_and_rushing |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180830211750/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrabMi00.htm#2015-2017-sum:receiving_and_rushing |archive-date=August 30, 2018 |access-date=August 30, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On March 16, 2018, Crabtree signed a three-year, $21 million contract with the Baltimore Ravens, with $11 million guaranteed.{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=March 16, 2018 |title=Ravens sign WR Michael Crabtree to three-year deal |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-sign-wr-michael-crabtree-to-three-year-deal-0ap3000000921858 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200419002157/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000921858/article/ravens-sign-wr-michael-crabtree-to-threeyear-deal |archive-date=April 19, 2020 |access-date=October 24, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}

Crabtree was part of a Ravens' receiving unit that included Willie Snead IV and John Brown.{{Cite web |title=2018 Baltimore Ravens Statistics & Players |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2018.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180910165019/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/rav/2018.htm |archive-date=September 10, 2018 |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In his Ravens debut, Crabtree caught three receptions for 38 yards and a touchdown in a 47–3 victory over the Buffalo Bills.{{Cite web |last=Shaffer |first=Jonas |date=September 9, 2018 |title=Led by Joe Flacco, defense, Ravens demolish Bills, 47–3, in soggy season opener |url=https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-bills-20180909-story.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181206235059/https://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/ravens/bs-sp-ravens-bills-20180909-story.html |archive-date=December 6, 2018 |access-date=December 6, 2018 |website=baltimoresun.com |language=en-US}} In Week 6, against the Tennessee Titans, he had six receptions for 93 yards and his second receiving touchdown of the season in the 21–0 victory.{{Cite web |title=Baltimore Ravens at Tennessee Titans – October 14th, 2018 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810140oti.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025021352/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201810140oti.htm |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} Crabtree finished the regular season with 54 receptions for 607 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Michael Crabtree 2018 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrabMi00/gamelog/2018/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025021134/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/C/CrabMi00/gamelog/2018/ |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}} In the Wild Card Round against the Los Angeles Chargers, Crabtree had two catches for 38 yards, both for touchdowns, as the Ravens lost 23–17.{{Cite web |title=Wild Card – Los Angeles Chargers at Baltimore Ravens – January 6th, 2019 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901060rav.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190202042024/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201901060rav.htm |archive-date=February 2, 2019 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=Pro Football Reference |language=en}}

On February 25, 2019, Crabtree was released by the Ravens.{{Cite web |last=Teope |first=Herbie |date=February 25, 2019 |title=Ravens release Michael Crabtree after one season |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-release-michael-crabtree-after-one-season-0ap3000001018876 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025021354/https://www.nfl.com/news/ravens-release-michael-crabtree-after-one-season-0ap3000001018876 |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 24, 2022 |website=NFL.com}}

On August 21, 2019, Crabtree signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=August 21, 2019 |title=Cardinals Bolster Receiving Corps By Adding Michael Crabtree |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-bolster-receiving-corps-by-adding-michael-crabtree |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822052619/https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-bolster-receiving-corps-by-adding-michael-crabtree |archive-date=August 22, 2019 |access-date=August 21, 2019 |website=azcardinals.com}} He was released on September 23, 2019.{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=September 23, 2019 |title=Cardinals Release WR Michael Crabtree |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-release-wr-michael-crabtree?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200809151743/https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-release-wr-michael-crabtree?campaign=sf:fanshare:facebook |archive-date=August 9, 2020 |access-date=March 3, 2020 |website=azcardinals.com |language=en-US}}

In 2012, Crabtree partnered with Ubisoft, makers of the video game, The Hip Hop Dance Experience, to create a touchdown celebration dance inspired by the video game. Each time Crabtree performed his signature dance move "The Crab Shake" on the field, Ubisoft made a charitable donation to the Boys & Girls Club of San Francisco.{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Jon |date=December 13, 2012 |title=Michael Crabtree talks Crab Shake, 49ers |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/playbook/tech/post/_/id/3330/michael-crabtree-talks-crab-shake-49ers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025020817/https://www.espn.com/blog/playbook/tech/post/_/id/3330/michael-crabtree-talks-crab-shake-49ers |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}

Crabtree teamed up with Subway restaurants in 2009 in his first national endorsement. The deal involved a variety of endeavors including personal appearances and behind-the-scenes webisodes which debuted the week of the 2009 NFL Draft.{{Cite web |title=Subway FreshBuzz |url=http://www.subwayfreshbuzz.com/celebrity_friends/michael_crabtree/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090419162912/http://www.subwayfreshbuzz.com/celebrity_friends/michael_crabtree/ |archive-date=April 19, 2009 |access-date=May 7, 2009 |website=Subway Freshbuzz}}

His other contracts includes EA Sports, Jordan Brand, three trading card companies, and MogoTXT.{{Cite web |last=Barrows |first=Matt |date=September 4, 2009 |title=No cash flow problem for Crabtree |url=http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/49ers/archives/2009/09/no-cash-flow-pr.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090908002225/http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/49ers/archives/2009/09/no-cash-flow-pr.html |archive-date=September 8, 2009 |access-date=September 12, 2009 |website=Sacramento Bee}}

Texas Tech University honored Crabtree by incorporating a large mural of Crabtree as part of a $51.1 million expansion to the Jones AT&T Stadium. The mural is located on the east side of the stadium inside the concession area. Crabtree's image is also displayed prominently in the football training facility.{{Cite web |date=August 31, 2010 |title=Tiled in Time |url=http://essaysfromtexas.com/2010/08/tiled-in-time/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207031917/http://essaysfromtexas.com/2010/08/tiled-in-time/ |archive-date=December 7, 2013 |website=essaysfromtexas.wordpress.com}}

On September 18, 2021, Crabtree was inducted into the Texas Tech Football Ring of Honor.{{Cite web |last=Snyder |first=Rob |date=September 18, 2021 |title=Crabtree and Tarbox Inducted into Texas Tech Ring of Honor |url=https://kkam.com/michael-crabtree-and-elmer-tarbox-inducted-into-texas-tech-football-ring-of-honor/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221025020504/https://kkam.com/michael-crabtree-and-elmer-tarbox-inducted-into-texas-tech-football-ring-of-honor/ |archive-date=October 25, 2022 |access-date=October 25, 2022 |website=Talk 103.9 & 1340 |language=en}}

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