Harry Crider NFL Draft Overview
Position: Interior Offensive Line
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 307 Lbs.
School: Indiana University
Pro Day Performance Data
40-yard dash: 5.25 seconds
Vertical jump: 25”
Broad jump: 8’6”
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 31
Harry Crider 2021 NFL Draft Profile
Entering this year’s draft as a tough-nosed, hard-working interior blocker, Harry Crider is an interesting late-round target. While he might not have the size or frame of the ideal prospect, his technique and effort jump off the page. A three-star recruit out of Columbus East High School in Columbus, IN, Crider stayed home with the Hoosiers. Crider had offers from Virginia and Buffalo but chose to join the local Big Ten squad. At Indiana, Crider quickly became a fixture on the offensive line. He made 12 starts at left guard during his sophomore year, playing just one at the center. However, he spent his junior and senior campaigns planted at the starting center. During both campaigns, he blocked for a very solid offensive attack from the Hoosiers.
Named a team captain in 2020, Crider displayed leadership on and off the field during his time at Indiana. Before graduating in 2019 with a degree in criminal justice, his academics impressed. He was a three-time member of the Academic All-Big Ten team and was twice named a Big Ten Distinguished Scholar. However, his academics aren’t the only areas where he earned honors. In 2020, Crider was named an All-Big Ten Honorable Mention for his work in the middle. Granted, his performance didn’t exactly blow people away. He finished with a 61.3 offensive grade from Pro Football Focus, the 103rd-ranked college center. Still, his hard work and character could keep higher him on the boards of some teams.
Strengths
- Displays pretty good footwork in pass protection;
- Does a good job firing off the snap;
- Has the speed and technique to get to second level targets;
- Gets really good hand placement and works well inside defender’s pads;
- Shows the ability to recover well;
- Does a nice job coordinating the line at center;
- Finds ways to turn defenders and open holes in the running game;
- Embarrasses hand-to-hand combat and wins more often than not.
Weaknesses
- Gets blown off his base by stronger interior defenders;
- Sometimes chopping feet seem to distract from holding base;
- Looks overpowered by defenders too frequently;
- Punches seem rather ineffective;
- Shorter arms cause him to lunge and overextend;
- Generally looks a little undersized for the professional game.
NFL Comparison: Patrick Mekari
Teams With Need at Position: Baltimore Ravens, Chicago Bears, Cincinnati Bengals, Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, New York Giants, Washington Football Team
Projection: Seventh Round/Undrafted Free Agent
Bottom Line on Harry Crider
Not the biggest physical specimen or overwhelming blocker, Harry Crider impresses with his gritty nature. Rarely does the center let a defender get into the backfield or get anywhere near his quarterback. Granted, Crider might not have the package that requires a team to call his name on draft day. Regardless, his intellect and effort seem contagious, making Crider a valuable practice squad or scout team member. If he wants to make the leap and make in-game appearances, Crider has to add some strength. Too often, defenders blow him back off the line of scrimmage and tighten up the pocket. If he can correct that flaw, Crider might be able to make some starts at the next level.
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