Safdar McCrary

NSIC All-Academic Team ... Named the week five CSP Special Teams Player of the Week ... appeared in nine games and started in two for the Golden Bears ... tallied 13 tackles and one pass deflection ... notched three tackles against Minnesota State (10/4) ... tallied two tackles and a pass breakup at Augustana (10/11) ... racked up three tackles at Winona State (10/25). Appeared in four games for the Golden Bears ... named the week four CSP Defensive Scout Player of the Week ... picked up five total tackles (four solo) with 1.0 TFL and a forced fumble on the season ... registered two solo tackles and one TFL at Augustana (11/2) ... recorded a tackle and a forced fumble against UMD (11/9). Earned a varsity letter at Edison High School, helping his team to a league title ... an All-American Defensive MVP ... named All-State First Team as a strong safety ... registered 82 tackles, seven interceptions including three returned for touchdowns, four sacks, two forced fumbles and also scored two additional touchdowns, once on a kickoff return and another on a 20-yard reception as tight end ... completed prep career at Specially Fit Academy in Dover, Fla. in 2023-24. Intends to pursue an academic career focused on the administration of justice with a minor in criminal law ... interested in a career as an FBI agent following football career ... the youngest of five, with two older sisters and two older brothers ... his brothers also had football careers. What made you want to join the Golden Bears? "Coach Stern talking to my head coach at SFA Academy. One of my coaches former player went to CSP and he recommend me to go there, and made a offer to play football and continue my career at a high level." What's a memorable experience you've had at CSP? "Open arms on the visit, and at home feeling for me." Is there a faculty or staff member who has stood out to you, and why?" "Coach Stern and the whole football staff."