Irish senior Shaun Crawford has one of the hero’s during last weeks 42-26 victory over Florida State. Crawford, who has pretty much been a safety his entire Irish career, moved over to player cornerback against the Seminoles. As FSU was driving late in the 4th quarter, Crawford stepped up and intercepted a pass.
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📺 NBC#GoIrish x #BeatNoles pic.twitter.com/1NbnqQ1Vnp
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 11, 2020
His play against FSU didn’t go unnoticed, as he got some recognition from Pro Football Focus.
We see you @ShaunCrawf20 working! 👀
Congratulations to Shaun on being named to the @PFF_College defensive team this week. #GoIrish x #BeatCardinals pic.twitter.com/lNCgeWI7sh
— Notre Dame Football (@NDFootball) October 12, 2020
The position change was short lived however, as this week Crawford will return to his primary safety position.
Shaun Crawford returns to safety this weekend. Clarence Lewis is back in the cornerback rotation with TaRiq Bracy, Nick McCloud, etc.
— Pete Sampson (@PeteSampson_) October 15, 2020
Although the move back makes sense, it just gives defensive coordinator Clark Lea another weapon to use in case of an injury, a COVID-19 positive test resulting in a player having to sit out or just bad play. Crawford’s versatility will surely be seen by NFL scouts as well.
It’s unfortunate that one of last weeks hero’s is moving back to his original position, but who knows. Maybe Crawford ends up back at cornerback later on in the season and has more big plays left as he complete’s his senior year.