Damarea Crockett


Damarea Crockett is an American football running back for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Missouri.

Early years

Crockett attended Little Rock Christian Academy in Little Rock, Arkansas. As a senior, he rushed for 1,475 yards and 22 touchdowns on 227 carries. He led the Warriors to a home field advantage playoff run that would eventually be ended into the semi-finals to their instate rivals Pulaski Academy. Crockett initially committed to play college football at Boise State University. However, he eventually flipped his commitment to the University of Missouri.

College career

In 2016, as a freshman, Crockett played in 11 of Missouri's 12 games, and set Missouri freshman records for rushing yards in a season, rushing touchdowns in a season, and rushing yards in a single game. He was suspended for the Missouri's last game of the season after he was arrested for possession of marijuana.
As a sophomore in 2017, Crockett started the year as Missouri's starting running back before a shoulder injury ended his season after six games. In those six games, he had rushed for 481 yards and two touchdowns on eighty carries.
In 2018, as a junior, Crockett returned healthy and played in Missouri's first 11 games before missing the last two due to toe and ankle injuries. He rushed for 709 yards and seven touchdowns on 147 carries.
After the season, Crockett declared for the 2019 NFL Draft.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Crockett signed with the Houston Texans as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 draft. The Texans waived him on August 31 during final roster cuts.

Oakland Raiders

On September 2, 2019, Crockett was signed to the Oakland Raiders practice squad. He was released on October 14.

Green Bay Packers

On October 16, 2019, Crockett was signed to the Green Bay Packers practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract with the Packers on January 21, 2020.