Channing Crowder

Professional football linebacker Channing Crowder for the Miami Dolphins in the National Football League.

According to sources close to ESPN, Crowder signed a multi-year contract extension with the Dolphins on February 25, 2009. Exact details of the deal were not immediately announced.ESPN.com: Source: Dolphins Re-sign Crowder

Prior to joining the NFL, Crowder played college football with the Florida Gators in 2003 and 2004. He recorded 179 tackles, four sacks and one interception in 20 games with the Gators, earning several awards including All-American, All-SEC and Florida's outstanding linebacker.GatorZone.com: Channing Crowder Crowder was selected 70th overall in the 2005 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. He joined the Dolphins that year for his professional debut, starting 13 games. Crowder continued with the Dolphins through 2007, when he was limited to only 11 games after a knee injury required surgery.Official Site of the Miami Dolphins: Channing Crowder

Crowder played in the December 28, 2008, season finale against the New York Jets despite his knee injury. He previously missed the December 21, 2008, game against the Kansas City Chiefs.ESPN.com: Crowder to Play Despite Knee Injury

Earlier in the season, on November 23, 2008, Crowder was involved in an on-field scuffle with Matt Light of the New England Patriots. Both players were ejected from the game and fined $15,000 by the league for the incident.ESPN.com: ...Miami Dolphins' Channing Crowder Fined $15,000 for Fight

"I couldn't find London on a map if they didn't have the names of the countries. I swear to God. I don't know what nothing is. I know Italy looks like a boot. I learned that. I know London Fletcher. We did a football camp together. So I know him. That's the closest thing I know to London. He's black, so I'm sure he's not from London. I'm sure that's a coincidental name."—Channing CrowderInside the Dolphins: Crowder learns he won’t need translator in London

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• Career Stats
  • Height: 6 ft 2 in
  • Weight: 245 lb
  • Rookie Year: 2005

• 2001: Plays for North Springs High School

• 2001: Named PrepStar All-American and High School MVP

• 2002: Signed to Florida Gators Football

• 2003: Plays 11 games as a freshman

• 2004: Wins Florida's Outsiding Linebacker Award and was co-recipient of Defensive Captain Award

• 2005: Drafted 70th (3rd Round) by the Miami Dolphins

• 2005: Started 13 of 16 games in rookie season

• 2006: Finishes 2nd in overall Dolphins tackles (behind Zach Thomas)