Maurice Crum, Sr.

Maurice Crum Sr. (born April 19, 1969) is an American former football linebacker. He played college football at the University of Miami, where he was a consensus All-American in 1990. Professionally, he was a member of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL), the Orlando Thunder of the World League of American Football (WLAF), the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the Orlando Predators of the Arena Football League (AFL).

Early life Maurice Crum was born on April 19, 1969, in Tampa, Florida. He played high school football at Hillsborough High School in Tampa and earned all-state honors. He scored 12 defensive touchdowns in high school (six interceptions, four blocked punts, and two fumble returns). Crum had four career interceptions for 73 yards and two touchdowns. He also played baseball in college.

Professional career Crum signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after going undrafted in the 1991 NFL draft. He was later released by the Buccaneers and signed to the team's practice squad.

Crum dressed in all 18 games for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League in 1993, recording 80 defensive tackles, seven special teams tackles, one sack, one interception, and one fumble recovery that he returned 65 yards. He also rushed three times for nine yards.