Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig

Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig is an American football safety for the Colorado Buffaloes. He previously played at Jackson State.

Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig
Colorado Buffaloes – No. 7
PositionSafety
ClassJunior
MajorCommunication
Personal information
Born:Birmingham, Alabama
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight185 lb (84 kg)
Career history
College
High schoolTrinity Christian (Cedar Hill, Texas)

Early life and high school

Silmon-Craig was born in Birmingham, Alabama and attended Trinity Christian High School. In Silmon-Craig's junior season in high school he notched 67 tackles with 14 being for a loss, four sacks, six pass deflections, three interceptions, and one fumble recovery.[1] Silmon-Craig would decide to commit to play college football at Jackson State.[2]

College career

Jackson State

Silmon-Craig finished the 2021 season with 48 tackles, 2.5 sacks, and three interceptions.[3] Silmon-Craig had a breakout 2022 season, totalling 61 tackles, a pass breakup, and two interceptions. For his performance he was named first team All-SWAC, and a HBCU All-American.[4][5] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Silmon-Craig decide to enter the transfer portal.[6]

Silmon-Craig finished his Jackson State career with 111 tackles, four sacks, five interceptions and two forced fumbles.[7]

Colorado

Silmon-Craig would decide to transfer to Colorado to continue out his college career.[8][9] In week four of the 2023 season, Silmon-Craig intercepted Caleb Williams becoming the first player to pick him off in the 2023 season, but the Buffaloes would lose to USC 48–41.[10]

References
  1. "Cam'ron Silnon Football Stats". MaxPreps.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  2. Gaither, Steven J. (February 3, 2021). "Jackson State grabs another ex-Willie Taggart commit". HBCU Gameday. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  3. "Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig Stats". The Football Database. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  4. Carlough, Jack (December 23, 2022). "Deion Sanders, Colorado add fourth Jackson State transfer". Colorado Buffaloes Wire. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  5. Mosley, Kyle T. (November 29, 2022). "Jackson State Dominates SWAC Postseason Honors". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  6. Peery, Wade (December 18, 2022). "Jackson State defensive back Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig enters NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  7. Cosolo, Tony (April 29, 2023). "Colorado spring football: Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig, Shedeur Sanders speak to media". Colorado Buffaloes Wire. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  8. Howell, Brian (January 12, 2023). "Football recruiting: Safety Cam'Ron Silmon-Craig adds physicality to CU Buffs' secondary". The Denver Post. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  9. Williams, Sean (December 23, 2022). "Colorado adds Jackson State DB transfer Cam'ron Silmon-Craig". Rivals Transfer Portal. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
  10. Carr, Tolly (September 30, 2023). "Colorado falls, Silmon-Craig intercepts Williams, Rice shines". Charlotte Observer. Retrieved October 2, 2023.
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