Wide receiver Michael Crabtree most recently played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders in the NCAA. Crabtree announced on January 13, 2009, that he will skip his junior season with the Red Raiders and declare eligible for the 2009 NFL draftESPN.com: Texas Tech's Crabtree entering draft (January 13, 2009)

Crabtree was selected 10th overall in the 2009 NFL draft by the San Francisco 49ers on April 25, 2009. Crabtree held out, refusing to sign with the 49ers, until October 7. It's reported that he has considered sitting out the season and to re-enter the draft in 2010. San Francisco Chronicle: [1] (August 15, 2009)

On October 6, it was reported that Crabtree had returned to the Bay Area and that negotiations between the 49ers and Crabtree's agent would be resuming. The next morning, October 7, reports surfaced that Crabtree and the 49ers had reached an agreement for a 6-year deal. 1990s rapper MC Hammer was involved in the final negotiations, although it's unclear what his role was.http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10/06/here-comes-the-hammer/

On February 21, 2009, reports surfaced that Crabtree had a stress fracture in his left food and would require surgery to insert a screw. Later in the day Crabtree addressed the media, stating he would postpone the surgery until after pro day at Texas Tech on March 26, 2009.ESPN.com: Brief Crabtree Addresses Foot Injury On February 24, 2009, Crabtree told the NFL Network that he was not certain when he would undergo the procedure, saying he needs more time to make a decision.ESPN.com: Crabtree Uncertain About Workout Plan

Crabtree missed the 2009 NFL Scouting Combine after tests revealed a stress fracture in his foot. Although he first stated he would delay surgery to perform at his pro day on March 26, 2009, Crabtree announced on March 1, 2009, that he would under surgery on March 4, 2009, and would miss the pro day.ESPN.com: Crabtree to Have Surgery March 4

Crabtree began his career with the Red Raiders as a red-shirt freshman in 2006. He made his collegiate debut in 2007, playing in 13 games. Crabtree set NCAA freshman records for 134 receptions, 1,962 receiving yards and 22 touchdowns. His performance earned him a unanimous All-American selection, many Freshman of the Year awards, the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year and the Biletnikoff Award, given to the top receiver in college football.Texas Tech Red Raiders: Michael Crabtree

His success continued in 2008 with the Red Raiders, working closely with quarterback Graham Harrell to record 97 receptions, 1,165 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns. Perhaps the most notable play of his college career came at the end of the November 1, 2008, upset of the Texas Longhorns. With four seconds left in the game, Harrell threw a 28-yard pass to Crabtree to score a touchdown for the win.ESPN Video: Texas Tech Needs Last-Second TD To Drop No. 1 Texas Crabtree again was selected for All-American and the Biletnikoff Award in 2008.