An SMU corner who racked up six career interceptions and now battles for a Patriots roster spot.
Brandon Crossley is a cornerback on the New England Patriots roster who spent the bulk of his college career starting for SMU after beginning at Colorado State. Undersized at 5-foot-11 but a physical, versatile cover man, Crossley signed with New England as a rookie free agent in 2025 and is fighting for depth reps as an outside and slot option.
Path to the league
Crossley started his college career at Colorado State in 2019 before transferring to SMU, where he played from 2020 through 2024. He went undrafted in the 2025 NFL Draft and signed with the Patriots as a rookie free agent on May 9, 2025.
Career highlights
Across 66 career college games, Crossley totaled 146 tackles, six interceptions (including one returned for a touchdown), 30 passes defensed and a fumble recovery. He earned All-AAC/ACC honorable mention recognition during his time at SMU.
2025 season recap
Crossley spent his rookie season working through Patriots training camp and the practice squad as he adjusted to the NFL level. New England retained him with a futures contract for 2026, keeping him in the mix for a cornerback depth role.
Sources
- ESPN: Brandon Crossley
- Patriots.com: Brandon Crossley
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Cornerback
- Group
- defense
- College
- SMU
- Hometown
- Dallas, TX, USA
- Age
- 25
- Status
- active
