SCOUTING REPORT
Potential all-star candidate ... athletic tight end who enters his second season in Miami's starting lineup ... possesses an ideal combination of strength, size, speed and attitude ... RedHawks' best blocking tight end, he looks to get more involved in the passing game in 2007 ... perhaps the team's top special teams player, he was a member of the kickoff, kickoff return, and punt teams ... a two-time letter winner at Miami.

2006 SEASON
Tied for fourth on the team with 14 catches for 124 yards and a touchdown ... made first two collegiate receptions versus Northwestern (Aug. 31) ... made three catches for a career-high 38 yards, including a 30-yard catch, in a loss at Cincinnati (Sept. 30) ... totaled a career-best five catches for 33 yards versus Ball State (Oct. 28) ... made first career touchdown catch versus Ohio (Nov. 24).

2005 SEASON
Played in all 11 games as a reserve tight end and special teams contributor ... forced two special teams fumbles in his debut versus Ohio State (Sept. 3) ... totaled 13 special teams tackles, including nine solo stops on the year ... made first and only career reception at Eastern Michigan (Oct. 22).

2004 SEASON
Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL
Four-year letterwinner at tight end, defensive end and linebacker for the Bloom-Carroll Bulldogs ... totaled 90 receptions for 1,300 yards and seven touchdowns during his career ... established school records with 54 receptions and 851 yards receiving during his senior season ... second-team all-district pick as a junior ... first-team all-district, all-league and all-county as a senior ... second-team all-state selection in 2003 ... coached by Jeff Pica ... also lettered four years as a hurdler in track.

PERSONAL
Born November 4, 1985 ... son of Thomas Crabtree and Jennifer Kiger ... majoring in social studies education.

SINGLE-GAME BESTS
Receptions: 5 vs. Ball State, 2006
Receiving Yards: 38 at Cincinnati, 2006
Receiving Touchdowns: 1 vs. Ohio, 2006