GRANDVIEW – Following a strong career at Texas A&M, former Grandview standout Dametrious Crownover saw a childhood dream come true April 25 when the New England Patriots selected the 6-foot-7 offensive tackle with the 196th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.
Over the past two seasons, Crownover started 26 consecutive games at right tackle, helping the Aggies to the 2026 College Football Playoff. Crownover’s play as A&M’s starting right tackle earned him invites to the Senior Bowl and the NFL Combine, where he put up impressive reps and numbers, respectively, adding to his draft stock.
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