Kameryn Crawford, EDGE, Southern Cal: 2027 NFL Draft Prospect Profile & Scouting Report
1. General Information
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Name |
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Position |
EDGE |
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Jersey Number |
#1 |
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Class |
Junior |
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School |
USC |
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Height / Weight |
6’5″ / 265 lbs |
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Hometown / HS |
Atlanta, Ga. / Booker T. Washington |
2. Career Statistical Breakdown
Defensive Production
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Season |
Team |
Conf |
Class |
G |
Tackles |
TFL |
Sacks |
FF |
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2024 |
USC |
Big Ten |
FR |
8 |
19 |
4.0 |
2.0 |
0 |
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2025 |
USC |
Big Ten |
SO |
13 |
41 |
11.0 |
5.5 |
1 |
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Total |
21 |
60 |
15.0 |
7.5 |
1 |
3. NFL Combine Testing Projections
Projected baseline physical metrics for the 2027 NFL Draft cycle based on his elite athletic profile, high school All-American pedigree, and demonstrated collegiate explosive movement.
- 40-Yard Dash: 4.58 – 4.68 seconds
- Vertical Jump: 34.5″ – 36.5″
- Broad Jump: 10’0″ – 10’4″
- 10-Yard Split: 1.56 – 1.63 seconds
- Bench Press: 22 – 26 repetitions
4. Scouting Notes
Background Profile
Kameryn Crawford (formerly Kameryn Fountain) is a premier edge-rushing prospect who has solidified himself as a cornerstone of the USC defense. A standout at Booker T. Washington High School in Atlanta, Crawford arrived in Los Angeles as a highly decorated Under Armour All-American.
He made an immediate impact as a true freshman in 2024 and took a massive leap in 2025, leading the team with 5.5 sacks and showing consistent growth in his pass-rush repertoire.
Key Strengths
- High-Level Athleticism: Possesses the rare frame-to-speed ratio of a modern NFL pass rusher, combining a 6’5″, 265-pound frame with elite lateral quickness.
- Productivity Growth: Demonstrated clear year-over-year development, doubling his tackle-for-loss production and establishing himself as the primary disruptor on the USC defensive front.
- Scheme Versatility: Comfortable operating as a hand-in-the-dirt defensive end or a stand-up EDGE, providing flexibility for defensive coordinators in various sub-packages.
- Prototypical Reach: Utilizes his length exceptionally well to shed blockers, set the edge in the run game, and create separation when working his pass-rush moves.
Developmental Focus
Heading into his junior season, Crawford’s focus is on consistency and refinement. While his burst is elite, evaluators will look for him to develop a more nuanced counter-move package to win when his primary speed-rush is neutralized. Increasing his snap-to-snap intensity and mastering his hand placement against high-level Big Ten tackles will be the final steps in elevating his status to an elite first-round candidate.
Draft Countdown Film Notes
pending
All-Star Game Notes
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Combine/Pro Day Measurables
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