Keyuo Boderek Craver (born August 22, 1980) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive back in the National Football League (NFL) and Canadian Football League (CFL). In January 2015, he joined the Omaha Beef of Champions Indoor Football (CIF) as an assistant coach.[1]

Keyuo Craver
No. 29, 43
Born: (1980-08-22) August 22, 1980 (age 44)
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Career information
StatusActive
CFL statusAmerican
Position(s)DB
Height5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight195 lb (88 kg)
CollegeNebraska
High schoolHarleton (TX)
NFL draft2002, round: 4, pick: 125
Drafted byNew Orleans Saints
Career history
As player
2002–2004New Orleans Saints
2005–2006Edmonton Eskimos
2006–2008Arizona Rattlers
2009–2010Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Career highlights and awards
Career stats
Tackles60
Knockdowns3
Interceptions3 (Longest: 43 yds)
Kickoff Returns7 (Avg: 20.1 yds; Longest: 23 yds)

Playing career

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He played high school football at Harleton High School in Harleton, Texas. He also won state in the triple jump. While he wanted to play football for Texas A&M, he received a full scholarship from college football the University of Nebraska and was selected in the fourth round (125th overall) of the 2002 NFL draft by the New Orleans Saints.[2]

Craver spent three seasons with the Saints where he started 22 total games. He recorded 22 tackles and three assists while with the team. A highlight of Craver's time with the Saints came in 2002 when he scooped up a fumble and raced in for a touchdown against the Packers. Craver played two seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL.

In 2010, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers decided to move Craver to the inside halfback position. This move came at the expense of shutdown corner Lenny Walls.

College statistics

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Keyou Craver Tackles Interceptions
Year School Conf G GS Solo Ast Tot Sacks Sacks-Yards Int PD FF FR
1998 Nebraska B12 12 0 13 14 27 0 0 1 3 0 0
1999 Nebraska B12 13 13 35 18 53 0 0 3 14 0 1
2000 Nebraska B12 12 12 38 24 62 2.5 2.5-16 0 16 0 0
2001 Nebraska B12 13 13 39 29 68 0 0 4 13 1 0

References

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  1. ^ "Beef name former Husker Ross new head coach". Omaha World-Herald. Omaha, NE: Berkshire Hathaway. January 7, 2015. p. 6C. Retrieved May 10, 2015.
  2. ^ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 18, 2023.