Harry Crider (born May 18, 1999) is an

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who is a free agent. He played college football at

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Early life and education

Harry Crider was born on May 18, 1999, in

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. He attended

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before playing college football at

. He played football, basketball, baseball, and wrestled in high school, earning three

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. He gained numerous honors after his senior season, including: Indiana Football Coaches Association Top 50, Indiana all-state, Indiana Associated Press 6A all-state, Indianapolis Star position award winner (offensive line), USA Today All-USA Indiana team, 2015 IFCA all-state, and team captain. At Indiana, he appeared in 8 games during his freshman year, and 6 in his sophomore year. Crider was named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar and Academic All-Big Ten selection following his sophomore year. He gained a starting role in his junior year, starting all 13 games (12 at left guard, 1 at center). In his senior season, he started all 8 games at center, and was named honorable mention all–Big 10. He chose to forgo remaining eligibility and instead declare for the

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Professional career

Philadelphia Eagles

After going unselected in the

, Crider signed as an undrafted free agent with the

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. He was waived on August 23, 2021. He was signed to the practice squad on September 14. He was released by the Eagles on September 21, 2021.

Denver Broncos

On September 29, 2021, Crider was signed to the

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practice squad. He was released on October 5.

References

External links

Philadelphia Eagles profile
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Crider, Harry 1999 births Living people People from Columbus, Indiana Players of American football from Indiana American football offensive linemen Indiana Hoosiers football players Philadelphia Eagles players Denver Broncos players