C.J. Crump

Position:
Cornerback
Height:
6-0
Weight:
182
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Greensboro
High School:
Page
Major:
Criminal Justice

Used developmental year and a strong spring to earn inclusion on East Carolina’s preseason two-deep as a top reserve at one of the cornerback slots behind all-league performer Ja’Quan McMillian … Should also gain valuable repetitions as a member of various special teams squads … Has benefitted from the Pirates’ strength and conditioning program with the addition of 20-plus pounds since enrolling at ECU … Booked a pair of tackles in each of the two spring scrimmages (April 17, April 24).

2020: Did not experience game-day action as a true freshman (redshirted) but was lauded by coaching staff for efforts on scout team … Signed with the Pirates on Dec. 18, 2019.

High School: A two-year letterman for coach Jared Rolfes and the Pirates at Page High School … Returned from a midseason injury to help PHS to a playoff appearance as a senior … Offensively, recorded 16 receptions for 457 yards and three touchdowns in seven contests … Defensively, was credited with 16 stops, three interceptions, two pass breakups and a blocked extra-point attempt … Enjoyed torrid start to 2019 season before shoulder injury, nabbing 11 catches for 332 yards (30.2 ypr) and two TDs, while booking 11 tackles with an interception in the first five games … Had a pair of bookend notable contests, opening the year with a five-reception, 176-yard outing vs. Davie County before a 78-yard performance (two catches) in the regular season finale against Grimsley … On defense, was credited with a season-high of four tackles on two occasions (Northern Guilford, Mooresville) … Earned full-time starting position after the first three games during junior campaign … Part of a Page squad that turned in a 6-6 mark (4-0 Metro Conference) and advanced to the second round of the NCHSAA 4A playoffs before falling to Porter Ridge 28-27 … In all, played in 10 of 12 contests in 2018, booking 24 tackles (11 solo), netting 2 interceptions, seven pass breakups and one forced fumble … Had multiple stops in eight of 10 outings … Top tackle effort came against Southern Guilford (5) … Starred on program’s junior varsity squad as a freshman and sophomore while varsity unit racked up a combined 25 victories and reached the state 4AA finals … A three-star prospect per 247Sports.com and ESPN.com … Also stood among North Carolina’s Top 50 recruits according to ESPN.com … Deemed a two-star selection by Rivals.com … Reportedly turned in a 40 time of 4.3 … Made commitment to East Carolina on June 17, 2019.

Personal: Full name is Jason Crump, but prefers to go by C.J. … Father Jason Sr. was a four-year FB letterman at Hampton (1990-93) … Both parents are attorneys - mother Avery is recognized as the first female and African-American district attorney in Guilford County … A criminal justice major.