Aug. 21, 2009

2009 CNS Preseason FCS All-America Team

Bronx, N.Y. - Fordham University senior defensive back James Crockett (Maple Heights, Ohio/St. Peter Chanel) was named Honorable Mention Preseason All-America by the College Sporting News it was announced today. This is the second preseason All-America honor received by Crockett who was also was given the accolade from Phil Steele's College Football Preview.

Crockett, who will serve as a captain for the second consecutive year in 2009, moves from linebacker to safety in 2009. Last year, he started all eleven games at outside linebacker, earning Second Team All-Patriot League honors for the season consecutive season. Crockett was second on the team with 67 total tackles, 39 solo, including 7.5 for loss and two sacks. He also intercepted a pass and broke up five others and led the Patriot League with three forced fumbles, while ranking 17th in total tackles.

Over his three-year career, Crockett has compiled 155 total tackles, 92 solo, including 14 for loss and 4.5 sacks. He also has four career interceptions and ten pass deflections.

Fordham will open the 2009 season on Saturday, September 5th, when the Rams travel to Kingston, R.I., to face the University of Rhode Island at 1:00 p.m. Season tickets are now available on the Fordham Athletic Website at www.fordhamsports.com.