Shawn Crable (born September 19, 1991) is an American former gridiron football player who played as a defensive end and outside linebacker. He is best known for his collegiate career with the Michigan Wolverines and brief professional stints in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL).
Early life and education
Crable was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Glenville High School, where he was a standout defensive player. His high school performance earned him scholarship offers from several Division I programs.
College career
Crable enrolled at the University of Michigan in 2010 and played for the Wolverines football team from 2010 to 2013. During his tenure, he recorded notable statistics, including multiple sacks and tackles for loss. He earned second‑team All‑Big Ten honors in his senior year (2013) after a season in which he contributed 12.5 sacks, tying a school record for most sacks in a single season.
Professional career
National Football League
After going undrafted in the 2014 NFL Draft, Crable signed as a free agent with the Detroit Lions. He was later released during final roster cuts and spent time on the Lions' practice squad.
CFL
Crable subsequently joined the Hamilton Tiger‑Cats of the Canadian Football League in 2015. He appeared in several regular‑season games before being released in 2016.
Post‑football activities
Following his football career, Crable has been involved in community outreach programs in his hometown of Cleveland, focusing on youth mentorship and sports education.
Career statistics (selected)
| Category | College | NFL (regular season) | CFL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total tackles | 115 | 0* | 12 |
| Sacks | 12.5 | 0* | 1.5 |
| Forced fumbles | 4 | 0* | 1 |
*Crable did not appear in a regular‑season NFL game.
Personal life
Crable is known to maintain a low public profile; details regarding his personal life, including family and post‑football occupations, are limited in publicly available sources.
