May 29, 2008

MEMPHIS, TENN. - University of Memphis head football coach Tommy West announced today that defensive lineman Jarrett Crittenton will join the squad for the 2008 football season.

Crittenton (6-6, 288) is transferring to the U of M from North Dakota State College of Science where he led the Wildcats in tackles. He logged 15 solo stops in 2007, 14 of which were for lost yardage. As a sophomore, he was named first-team All-Region by the Midwest Football Conference. He was rated the 29th best junior college player in the nation by Rivals.com and was touted as the 27th best JUCO player by SuperPrep. A four-star athlete by both Scout.com and Rivals.com, Crittenton prepped at Fayette County High in Fayetteville, Ga.

"I am excited to have Jarrett join our team this fall," said West. "He is a big-time signee for our program."