Regarded as one of the nation's top cornerbacks, Cromartie missed all of 2005 with a left knee injury suffered during the preseason. He is blessed with the perfect combination of size, strength and speed that had the Florida State staff calling him the finest athlete in the program since the Deion Sanders era. In addition to displaying his explosive quickness on the football field, Cromartie also showed off his speed as a member of the school's 2004 Atlantic Coast Conference championship track team.

Cromartie attended Lincoln High School, where he was named USA Today's National Defensive Player of the Year and earned Parade All-American honors as a defensive back his senior season. He received a four-star rating from Rivals.com and ranked as the sixth- best prep cornerback in the nation. He was also named to their Southeast Top 100 and Florida Top 100 lists, to the All-Southern Team and as one of Florida's top 100 players by the Orlando Sentinel. He was voted as one of the state of Florida's top 100 players by the Florida Times Union.

Cromartie led Lincoln to a 12-1-1 record as a senior and to the state Class 4A state title as a junior. In his final season, he had 30 receptions for 642 yards and six touchdowns to go along with 13 rushing attempts for 242 yards and three touchdowns on offense. He added 53 tackles and six interceptions as a cornerback and returned two kickoffs and two punts for touchdowns on special teams. As a junior, he caught 28 passes for 483 yards and seven touchdowns and had 53 rushing attempts for 586 yards and six touchdowns. On defense, he had four interceptions and returned one for a touchdown his junior season.

Cromartie was a forward on the basketball team, averaging 14 points and nine rebounds per game. He was also a star on the track team, where he was a standout in the 110-meter dash (career-best time of 14.1 seconds) and as a member of the 4X100 meter relay team.

Cromartie was one of five true freshmen to letter for Florida State in 2003. He appeared in every game as a reserve left cornerback, producing 19 tackles (17 solos) with two pass deflections and a 71-yard interception return for a touchdown. He also excelled on special teams, gaining 568 yards on 24 kickoff returns (23.7 avg).

He split cornerback duties with Bryant McFadden and Leroy Smith, starting one of twelve contests on the right side in 2004. Cromartie made 22 tackles (18 solos), scoring on a 61-yard fumble recovery and on a 40-yard interception return. He batted away six passes and picked off four others. He also returned 19 kickoffs for 435 yards (22.9 avg).

Scheduled to start at left cornerback in 2005, Cromartie suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a July workout and was forced to sit out the season. In 25 games at Florida State, Cromartie started once. He recorded 41 tackles (35 solos) with a stop for a 5-yard loss and returned a fumble recovery 61 yards for a score. He deflected eight passes and gained 111 yards with two scores on five interception returns. On special teams, he returned 43 kickoffs for 1,003 yards (23.3 avg).

Positives: Has a rare-sized frame with good overall muscle development, tight abdomen, thin waist, good arm definition and excellent length, developed bubble, hamstring and calves … Strong athlete who is a speed burner with fluid lateral agility and change of direction skills … Has the power to compete inside the box and the hand strength to play off blocks and squeeze the rush lanes … Uses his size effectively to press and jam receivers at the line of scrimmage … Can mirror the receiver throughout the route and has the foot quickness and hip snap to break cleanly out of his backpedal … Has the ability to explode through tacklers on the kickoff return … Has the speed to accelerate and close on the ball, but is still developing a feel for taking proper angles … Shows the body control to adjust on the move and the leaping ability and natural feel to time his jumps when competing for the ball in flight … Still developing play awareness, but stays low in his pads and is quick to fill in run force … Has the potential to hit and punish ballcarriers with his strength … Makes nice adjustment to break down and fit when working in space.

Negatives: Woefully short on playing experience, especially as a starter … Proved that his knee was healthy with an impressive showing at the Combine, but then failed to complete the agility tests when his leg muscles tightened … Slow to see the play develop, but will close quickly once he does recognize it … Looks uncomfortable in zone coverage, as he does not handle the switch-off well due to a lack of feel for route progression and spends a lot of time peeking into the backfield … Relies more on his speed and loose hips to stay tight on the receiver coming out of his backpedal, but looks choppy in transition and does not stay in his pedal for long … Will be drafted more for his athletic ability, as he lacks experience and production due to erratic playing time.

Cromartie is fast becoming a darling of pro teams that are greatly intrigued with his size, strength and speed. Athletically, he ranks with the best in this draft, as he has outstanding leaping ability and excellent foot speed. However, before teams get too enthralled with him, he has only ONE game of starting experience at the collegiate level.

Cromartie has the loose hips to turn and stay tight on the receiver. He still lacks a feel for taking proper angles in pursuit, but will close on the ball once he is able to locate it. He will not hesitate to come down hill and support vs. the run, as he has the power to stall the running back and the hand punch to jolt and shed blockers.

Once he develops better anticipation of the quarterback, combined with his speed, he should be capable of getting a good jump on the ball. He looks lost at times in zone coverage, as he is slow to look up receivers. In man coverage, he has the size and strength to jam and reroute the receiver. He is very confident in his closing speed to play off the receiver as wide as he does, but will have to shorten his cushion to combat the quicker receivers at the next level.

Cromartie will be drafted strictly on his potential and excellent athletic ability. His technique is as raw as sushi and there has to be a reason that such a talented athlete only started one game during his career -- a marginal feel for anticipating the play. His agility test numbers are very impressive, but Oakland Raider fans can still remember Phillip Buchanan putting up just as impressive numbers a few years ago. Buchanon flamed out as a first-round pick and is barely holding an NFL roster spot these days. Hopefully for the team that drafts this impressive athlete, history does not repeat itself with Cromartie.

Produced more than 1,000 yards on kickoff returns (1,003) quicker than any player in school history … His 568 kickoff return yards in 2003 is topped only by Keith Ross (583 in 1986) on the school's single-season record list.

Sat out the season after suffering a left knee torn anterior cruciate ligament in a July workout.

Earned All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team honors, despite starting only one game (vs. West Virginia in the Gator Bowl) … Played behind Bryant McFadden and Leroy Smith at both cornerback positions … Recorded 22 tackles (18 solos) with a stop for a 5-yard loss … Recovered a fumble that he advanced 61 yards for a touchdown and intercepted four passes for 40 yards in returns, including a score … Also deflected six passes … Gained 435 yards on 19 kickoff returns (22.9 avg).

Miami … Opened the season with one assisted tackle and a pass deflection … Intercepted a Brock Berlin pass for a 3-yard loss and recovered a fumble by receiver Roscoe Parrish on a 6-yard reverse, returning the ball 61 yards for a touchdown.

Clemson … Made three hits with a pass break-up, returned a kickoff 20 yards and picked off a Charlie Whitehurst pass.

North Carolina … Added 65 yards on three kickoff returns.

Syracuse … Followed with four tackles (3 solos), a pass deflection and three kickoff returns for 59 yards.

Virginia … Only had one solo tackle, but it stopped fullback Michael Johnson for a 1-yard loss.

Wake Forest … Gained 46 yards on two kickoff returns and registered five solo tackles …

Intercepted a Cory Randolph pass with 0:57 left to play, preserving a 20-17 decision … Also batted away a pair of passes.

Maryland … Returned five kickoffs for 105 yards, deflected a pass, posted three solo hits and intercepted a Joel Statham pass with an acrobatic grab, racing 40 yards with the ball for a touchdown.

Florida … Amassed 96 yards on three kickoff returns, including a season-long 61-yarder.

Alabama-Birmingham and West Virginia (Gator Bowl) … Delivered two solo tackles in each game.

Played in every game as a true freshman … Saw reserve action on defense at left corner-back, where he was listed third on the depth chart … Finished with 19 tackles (17 solos) and two pass deflections … Had a 71-yard interception return for a touchdown and gained 568 yards on 24 kickoff returns.

Maryland … Made three solo tackles and returned a kickoff 14 yards.

Georgia Tech … Totaled 89 yards on three kickoff returns and had one solo tackle.

Duke … Posted four solo tackles and had a career-long 62-yard kickoff return … Intercepted a Chris Dapolito pass with 2:40 left in the game, returning the ball 71 yards for a score.

Wake Forest … Added four stops (3 solos) and 52 yards on three kickoff returns.

North Carolina State … Returned thee kickoffs for 92 yards and was in on a solo tackle.

Miami (Orange Bowl) … Had another solo tackle and returned two kickoffs for 41 yards.

2005: Sat out the season after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during a July workout.

Combine: 4.44 in the 40-yard dash … 2.63 20-yard dash … 1.58 10-yard dash … 38-inch vertical jump … 10'10" broad jump … 33 -inch arm length … 10 -inch hands.

Was a member of the Seminoles' 2003-04 team that won the 2004 ACC Championship … Competed 400 meters and 4x400-meter relay … Ran the 300-meter hurdles, a leg of the 4x100-meter relay and the 110-meter hurdles.

Attended Lincoln (Tallahassee, Fla.) High School, where he was named USA Today's National Defensive Player of the Year and earned Parade All-American honors as a defensive back his senior season … Received a four-star rating from Rivals.com and ranked as the sixth-best prep cornerback in the nation … Named to the Southeast Top 100 and Florida Top 100 lists, to the All-Southern Team and as one of Florida's top 100 players by the Orlando Sentinel … Voted as one of the state of Florida's top 100 players by the Florida Times Union … Led Lincoln to a 12-1-1 record as a senior and to the state Class 4A state title as a junior … In his final season, he had 30 receptions for 642 yards and six touchdowns to go along with 13 rushing attempts for 242 yards and three touchdowns on offense … Added 53 tackles and six interceptions as a cornerback and returned two kickoffs and two punts for touchdowns on special teams … As a junior, he caught 28 passes for 483 yards and seven touchdowns and had 53 rushing attempts for 586 yards and six touchdowns … On defense, he had four interceptions and returned one for a touchdown his junior season … Was a forward on the basketball team, averaging 14 points and nine rebounds per game … Was also a star on the track team, where he was a standout in the 110-meter dash (career-best time of 14.1 seconds) and as a member of the 4X100 meter relay team.

Social Science major … Born 4/15/84 … Resides in Tallahassee, Florida.