The New York Giants’ seventh-round draft pick, and last overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft was Georgia linebacker Tae Crowder.
Just as the draft was wrapping up, Crowder got the call that he will be joining his Georgia teammate Andrew Thomas, as well as former teammates Lorenzo Carter and Deandre Baker in East Rutherford, NJ.
“At first, I knew about Mr. Irrelevant but I didn’t know all of the stuff that came with it. It’s pretty special for me and my family. We’ll have fun with it,” said Crowder in a conference call earlier this week.
Crowder doesn’t seem to be taking the ‘Mr. Irrelevant’ nickname, given to the last pick in the draft, too seriously.
“I’m an aggressive player, a disciplined player,” said Crowder. “A hard-working player and I like to make plays for the team. I can play Sam, I can play Will and Mike. I’m pretty good in coverage. I love to fit the run and I love to cover backs, too.”
The odds are against Crowder, with most Mr. Irrelevants not lasting very long in the NFL. He knows he’s going to have to work hard to earn his spot on the Giants’ roster.
Crowder spoke on the excitement he has for reuniting with his former Bulldogs.
“It’s just a dream come true,” Crowder said. “We know how each other works. It will be fun catching up, going to work with them and being on the field with each other once again.”
It will be fun to see this defensive Dawg reunion in New York City for the 2020 season.
