Four former Mississippi State football players are participating in the 2024 NFL Combine. One former Bulldog in attendance is defensive lineman Jaden Crumedy. A five-year starter along the defensive line, Crumedy finished his career with 119 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and 16 tackles for loss.
Jaden Crumedy is a fantastic run defender. And though is pass rush numbers don't necessarily jump off the page, he was a massive (literally) presence along the defensive interior for Mississippi State, often making an impact in ways that don't show up on the stat sheet. His ability to eat up space freed up rush lanes for blitzers in State's aggressive defense, like linebacker Nathaniel Watson.
Though that's not to say he can't be an incredibly disruptive pass rusher on his own...
Jaden Crumedy (DT 94) cleaning up as the penetrator pic.twitter.com/6HmPUfQqez
— Draft Guy Jared (@DraftGuyJared) March 1, 2024
A 2nd-3rd day guy I’d like to see on The #Bears radar is DT Jaden Crumedy of Mississippi State.
— Just Another Year Chicago: Bears (@OfficialJAYCHI) February 16, 2024
6’4, 309lb, he is a BULLY to who can play outside or inside.
Overpowers OL w/his size, strong tackler, and very athletic.
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Mississippi State has a long history of producing big time defensive lineman, and Jaden Crumedy is looking to become the next. How did he perform at the Combine?
Jaden Crumedy NFL Combine Results
Here were Jaden Crumedy's key measurments at the 2024 NFL Combine:
- Height: 6'4"
- Weight: 304 lbs
- Arm Length: 33"
- Hand Size: 10 1/2"
Crumedy ran an official 4.97 40-yard dash. That was good for sixth amongst defensive tackles. Florida State's Braden Fiske led the position with a 4.78.
Sub-five 40 for @bigbaby__84!!#NFLCombine on @nflnetwork#STATEtoSundays pic.twitter.com/ZgyX0KZhEY
— Mississippi State Football (@HailStateFB) February 29, 2024
Jaden Crumedy was tied for twelfth in the vertical jump with a 29.50" and was tied for fifteenth in the broad jump with a 8'9". Fiske led defensive tackles in both categories with a 33.50" and 9'9", respectively. Crumedy had a particularly good showing in the 20-yard shuttle, posting a 4.66 which was third for his position. Fiske again led with a 4.37.
Jaden Crumedy Relative Athletic Score
Relative Athletic Score, or "RAS", is a way to grade a player's athleticism relative to their position on a 0-10 scale. After his Combine performance, Crumedy earned a strong RAS. Crumedy scored an unofficial 8.62 RAS, meaning he has good athleticism for a defensive tackle. He was graded as having good size, good explosiveness, and great speed.
Jaden Crumedy is a DT prospect in the 2024 draft class. He scored an unofficial 8.62 #RAS out of a possible 10.00. This ranked 225 out of 1620 DT from 1987 to 2024.
— Kent Lee Platte (@MathBomb) February 29, 2024
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Jaden Crumedy NFL Combine Performance
Jaden Crumedy had a strong performance the at the 2024 NFL Combine. He displayed good athleticism as a defensive tackle and showed he's got great potential if he can refine his skills a bit more. Crumedy was likely a late-round prospect coming into the Combine, but there's a chance he's moved up some draft boards.