(S25) - PT 3 - Early Decisions

[Crunk]

Tayshawn Crunk was a five star recruit and was ranked as number six overall in his class, as well as the number one defensive player in the state of Mississippi. He was initially approached by scouts from Alabama in his sophomore year, and he committed to them verbally before switching his commitment to Clemson on National Signing Day.

Crunk graduated early and attended Clemson for spring practice, but he was investigated for a theft. Although he was cleared of any wrongdoing, he had already been cut from the Tigers.

With no other immediate options and his reputation destroyed, Crunk went to Junior College where he okayed for a season, appearing on the popular docuseries Final Warning College. Though he frequently crossed words with the head coach and was verbally cut from the team twice, he started every game and was part of a team that won the NJCAA National Championship.

With a newfound sense of humility, Crunk accepted an offer from his home state Ole Miss, and was an immediate star, with 10 interceptions in 12 games from the free safety position, as well as returning two punts and a kickoff for touchdowns. He turned professional after his junior season.

Crunk felt the sharp end of college football, where talent was important but secondary to PR. He regrets not choosing the Rebels initially and avoiding all of the drama he faced, but most of all regrets not being a three year starter and Ole Miss legend. He will do anything he can to make his mark going forwards.