Emporia State University Welcomes NFLPA Coaching Intern Patrick Crayton

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Patrick Crayton, an eight-year veteran of the National Football League, has joined the Emporia State University football staff as a wide receivers coach under his former college coach Garin Higgins. This opportunity is part of the NFLPA Coaching Internship program, which provides former and transitioning NFL players with an in-depth coaching experience. Crayton, a 2004 graduate of Northwestern Oklahoma, played for the Dallas Cowboys from 2004-09 and finished his career with the San Diego Chargers in 2011.

Key Takeaways:

  • Patrick Crayton, an eight-year NFL veteran, will serve as a wide receivers coach for the Emporia State University football team.
  • Crayton played for the Dallas Cowboys from 2004-09 and finished his career with the San Diego Chargers in 2011.
  • He was a four-time all-conference selection at Northwestern Oklahoma, where he set multiple records for touchdowns and yards.
  • The NFLPA Coaching Internship provides former players with a comprehensive coaching experience, leading to potential full-time careers in coaching.
  • Crayton's experience and playstyle make him an ideal fit for Emporia State's current players, who will benefit from his listens-to-season and small-school background.
  • The internship is an unpaid opportunity, but the NFLPA provides a modest stipend to help offset travel expenses.

Statistics:

  • 8 years of NFL experience by Patrick Crayton.
  • 500+ receiving yards in 5 consecutive seasons (2006-2010) by Patrick Crayton.
  • 14.8 yards per catch average by Patrick Crayton.
  • 3,650 career receiving yards by Patrick Crayton.
  • 25 touchdown catches by Patrick Crayton.
  • 10 punt returns for touchdown (NAIA record) by Patrick Crayton.
  • 216 total punts returned in his NAIA career.
  • 46 touchdowns (NAIA record) scored by Patrick Crayton in his career.
  • 5,600+ yards amassed by Patrick Crayton in his NAIA career.

Sources:

  • "Patrick Crayton joins Emporia State football staff as NFLPA Coaching Intern" (Source: Emporia State University news release)
  • Patrick Crayton's Northwestern Oklahoma bio (Source: Northwestern Oklahoma Athletics)
  • NFLPA Coaching Internship brochure (Source: NFLPA official website)
  • Leslie Satchell, NFLPA Senior Manager of Player Affairs & Development quote (Source: Emporia State University news release)