Only a handful of kickers in recent memory entered their senior season with more national acclaim than Crosby did in 2006. A First Team Big 12 performer as both a sophomore and junior, Crosby amazed not only because of his career accuracy (77 percent), but also because of his amazing leg strength (career long of 60 yards). Don't let the thin mountain air fool you. The altitude of Boulder, Colorado had nothing to do with Crosby's 58-yarder at Miami, Fla. -- the longest without a kicking tee at sea level (seven feet) in D-IA history.

At first glance, Crosby's numbers as a senior appear erratic. He finished 2006 making 19 of 28, but this season's 69 accuracy percentage is the worst of his career. A closer look, however, reveals that Crosby successfully converted 17 of the 19 kicks he attempted within 49 yards; his big leg allowing for circus-like attempts of 56, 57, 63 and 65 yards. Though the statistically worst season of his collegiate career is a definite red flag for scouts, Crosby is still clearly the nation's top kicking prospect of this year. His leg strength translates onto kickoffs, as well, as Crosby has kicked off 203 times over his career with 138 going as touchbacks.

Positives: Good size and overall athletic ability for the position. Greatest asset is his overall leg strength. Nearly 70 percent of kickoffs over his career went for touchbacks and career long field goal is 60 yards, with a 58-yarder coming at Miami (Fla.) the longest kick in D-IA history made at sea level without a kicking tee. Good overall height on kickoffs, allowing coverage unit time to get into position. Good height on kicks. Ball generally gets up quickly, but had two blocked. Career 75 percent kicker with percentage considerably higher if not for coaches' willingness to let Crosby swing away from 55 yards and beyond. Poised under pressure. Crosby has made 11 of 13 field-goal attempts with 8:30 or less left in game -- with two misses being from 63 and 65 yards.

Negatives: Adequate quickness from snap to kick. Has had one field-goal attempt blocked each of the past two seasons. Potential red flag with career low success rate during senior season, though majority of misses were from 55-plus.

As a senior, he earned first-team all-district honors (13-5A) at placekicker, punter and free safety, and was all-Central Texas at kicker … PrepStar named him to its all-Midlands team, while Rivals.com ranked him as the No. 3 placekicker in the nation … He was first-team all-district and second-team all-region at kicker as a junior … As a senior, he converted 7 of 11 field goals (long of 59) and 23 of 25 extra point kicks; he owned a 39.8 average for 40 punts (61 long), with 10 inside the 20 and five inside the 5 … He also kicked 60-plus yard field goals consistently in practice … At free safety, he had 78 tackles (26 solo), eight for losses, three interceptions, three passes broken up, three forced fumbles and two recoveries … As a junior, he made 8 of 10 field goals (52 long) and 17- of 20 PATs (all misses were blocked) … He averaged 37 yards on 60 punts (64 long), with eight inside the 20 … He had 58 tackles (25 solo, 10 for losses), with three interceptions, four passes broken up, three hurries and two fumble recoveries … Top career games included a 30-20 loss to Copperas Cove as a junior, when he made three field goals (52, 46 and 39 yards) against a team that came in with five straight shutouts … In a 10-3 loss to Cedar Park his senior year, he made the longest field goal in Texas in eight years when he drilled a career-best 59-yarder; it tied him for the third longest in state history … He also had a 61-yard punt in the game … And in a 21-7 win over Round Rock as a senior, he had seven tackles and two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown and kicking the PAT following the score … Georgetown was 5-5 his senior year and 6-4 his junior season under coach Larry Moore … He also earned two letters in soccer (defense/midfielder), earning all-district honors as both a sophomore (14 goals) and junior (17 goals).

He was born September 3, 1984 in Lubbock, Texas … His hobbies include hunting (deer/exotic), fishing, playing basketball and hiking … Father (Jim) was a fullback at Texas-El Paso in the mid-1970s, and a grandfather (Harry Crosby) ran track at Marshall … He spent two years in Fort Collins as a youngster, and attended several CU games during that time and became a Buff fan … In high school, he was very active in his community, including local mission and church youth group work … Many kickers have interesting rituals or superstitions; his is to hit at least 60 golf balls at a driving range two days before a game.

He is majoring in communication at Colorado … He was a consistent member of the 'A-B' honor roll throughout high school (five out of six semesters).