Montay Crockett (born December 11, 1993) is an

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wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He played

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Georgia Southern Georgia Southern University (GS or Georgia Southern) is a public research university in the U.S. state of Georgia. The flagship campus is in Statesboro, and other locations include the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hin ...

. He was signed by the

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as an

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in 2017.

College career

Crockett played

for

Georgia Southern University Georgia Southern University (GS or Georgia Southern) is a public research university in the U.S. state of Georgia. The flagship campus is in Statesboro, and other locations include the Armstrong Campus in Savannah and the Liberty Campus in Hine ...

, appearing in 47 games with 18 starts, totaling 32 receptions for 535 yards and three touchdowns. He also had 15 carries for 144 yards and two touchdowns throughout his career.

Professional career

Green Bay Packers

Crockett signed with the

as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017. He was waived by the Packers on September 2, 2017.

Jacksonville Jaguars

On October 30, 2017, Crockett was signed to the

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' practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 26, 2017. He was waived by the Jaguars on January 13, 2018.

Houston Texans

On January 23, 2018, Crockett was claimed off waivers by the

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. He was waived by the Texans on May 14, 2018.

Jacksonville Jaguars (second stint)

On June 6, 2018, Crockett signed with Jacksonville Jaguars. He was waived on September 1, 2018.

Arizona Cardinals

On November 7, 2018, Crockett was signed to the

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practice squad. He was waived by the Cardinals on December 4, 2018.

Washington Redskins

On December 18, 2018, Crockett was signed to the

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practice squad.

Atlanta Legends

In 2019, Crockett joined the Atlanta Legends of the

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Oakland Raiders

After the AAF ceased operations in April 2019, Crockett signed with the

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on June 11, 2019. On July 15, 2019, the Raiders waived Crockett.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

Crockett signed with the

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of the CFL on May 28, 2020. After the CFL canceled the 2020 season due to the

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, Crockett chose to opt-out of his contract with the Blue Bombers on September 3, 2020. He opted back in to his contract on January 8, 2021.

BC Lions

On January 18, 2022, Crockett signed with the

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of the

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(CFL). On June 5, 2022, Crockett was released by the Lions.

Alabama Airborne

On July 13, 2022, Crockett signed with the Alabama Airborne of

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(MLFB). However the league disbanded before they ever played a game.

Green Bay Blizzard

On October 26, 2022, Crockett signed with the

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of the

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(IFL). On February 21, 2023, Crockett refused to report to the Blizzard and became a free agent.

References

External links

Georgia Southern Eagles bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Crockett, Montay 1993 births Living people Players of American football from Rock Hill, South Carolina American football wide receivers Georgia Southern Eagles football players Green Bay Packers players Jacksonville Jaguars players Houston Texans players Arizona Cardinals players Washington Redskins players Atlanta Legends players Oakland Raiders players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players