Auburn Draft Pick Signs Four-Year Deal with Las Vegas Raiders

Auburn draft pick Keyron Crawford has signed his first NFL contract, a four-year, $7.376 million deal with the Las Vegas Raiders announced Monday. Crawford, a third-round selection and the 67th overall pick this year, becomes the second rookie Auburn product to sign an NFL deal after Keldric Faulk’s similar four-year contract with the Tennessee Titans. The edge rusher spent two seasons at Arkansas State before transferring to Auburn for his junior year, after being committed there as a three-star prospect. He recorded 44 tackles, 22 solo stops and 5.5 sacks at Arkansas State as a sophomore. With Auburn, he posted 22 tackles and 16 solo tackles in his first season, then totaled 36 tackles, 28 solo stops, and forced two turnovers with a forced fumble and an interception in his final year. The signing matters as Auburn prepares for roster turnover heading into 2026, including return pieces like Jared Smith and Chris Murray, while adding new defensive edge options via the portal.