Jacolby Criswell
| North Carolina Tar Heels – No. 12 | |
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| Position | Quarterback |
| Class | Graduate Student |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | October 16, 2001 |
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight | 230 lb (104 kg) |
| Career history | |
| College |
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| High school | Morrilton (Morrilton, Arkansas) |
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Jacolby Criswell (born October 16, 2001) is an American football quarterback for the North Carolina Tar Heels. He previously played for the Arkansas Razorbacks.
Early life and high school
[edit]Criswell attended Morrilton High School located in Morrilton, Arkansas. Coming out of high school, Criswell was rated as a four-star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels.[1][2]
College career
[edit]North Carolina (first stint)
[edit]During Criswell's first collegiate season in 2020, he completed three of his four passes for 16 yards and an interception, while also rushing for 26 yards.[3] In week twelve of the 2021 season, Criswell made his first collegiate start where he completed 11 of his 19 pass attempts for 215 yards, while also rushing five times for 66 yards and a touchdown, as he led the Tar Heels to a win over Wofford.[4] During the 2021 season, Criswell played in four games while making one start, where he would complete 13 of his 21 pass attempts for 179 yard and a touchdown, while also adding 68 yards and a score on the ground.[5] Criswell finished the 2022 season going two for six on his passing attempts for nine yards, while also rushing for 39 yards on four carries.[6] After the conclusion of the 2022 season, Criswell decided to enter his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7][8]
Arkansas
[edit]Criswell decided to transfer to play for the Arkansas Razorbacks.[9] In his one season at Arkansas in 2023, Criswell completed 17 of his 27 passing attempts for 143 yards and three touchdowns, while also adding 44 yards on the ground all in a backup role.[10] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Criswell once again decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal.[11][12]
North Carolina (second stint)
[edit]Criswell decided to transfer back to play for the North Carolina Tar Heels after just one season at Arkansas.[13][14] In week two of the 2024 season, Criswell completed 14 of his 23 passes for 161 yards and a touchdown in a win over the North Carolina Central Eagles.[15] Heading into the Tar Heels week four matchup versus James Madison, Criswell was named the team's starting quarterback.[16][17] During his start versus Jamed Madison, Criswell threw for 475 yards and three touchdowns but also threw two interectpions, as the Tar Heels lost 70-50.[18]
References
[edit]- ^ Muck, Jeremy (18 December 2019). "Dual-threat quarterback from Morrilton signs with North Carolina". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Floyd, Chad (4 June 2019). "UNC Football Recruiting: Tar Heels land another highly-touted QB in Jacolby Criswell". Tar Heel Blog. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Choate, Mason (10 December 2022). "North Carolina QB Jacolby Criswell transferring to Arkansas". Rivals.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Fowler, Chapel (20 November 2021). "Jacolby Criswell or Drake Maye? With Howell out, UNC football looks to future QB potential". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Davenport, Richard (5 December 2022). "Former North Carolina QB Criswell plans Arkansas visit". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Baucom, Bryant (4 December 2022). "UNC QB Jacolby Criswell to enter transfer portal". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Backus, Will. "North Carolina expected to start QB Jacolby Criswell against James Madison in attempt to spark offense". CBS Sports. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Holland, Monica (4 December 2022). "UNC quarterback Jacolby Criswell enters transfer portal". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Davenport, Richard (10 December 2022). "Jacolby Criswell commits to Hogs". The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Watson-Fisher, Jadyn. "North Carolina football adds depth to quarterback spot with return of Jacolby Criswell". News & Observer. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Fuller, Jackson (15 April 2024). "Arkansas football quarterback Jacolby Criswell expected to enter transfer portal". Southwest Times Record. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Grubbs, Grant (15 April 2024). "Arkansas QB Jacolby Criswell plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal". On3.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Thamel, Pete (30 April 2024). "Sources: Former Arkansas QB Jacolby Criswell returns to UNC". ESPN. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Baxley, Rodd (14 September 2024). "Jacolby Criswell gets chance as UNC football's quarterback. Will he be Tar Heels' starter?". The Fayetteville Observer. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Backstrom, Andy. "Mack Brown plans to continue playing both Conner Harrell, Jacolby Criswell". On3.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Rittenberg, Adam. "North Carolina starts Jacolby Criswell at QB". ESPN. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Connolly, Matt. "Report: North Carolina to start Jacolby Criswell at quarterback vs. James Madison". On3.com. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
- ^ Jensen, Aidan (22 September 2024). "New UNC starting QB Jacolby Criswell has solid game in first start despite turnovers". Tar Heels Wire. Retrieved 22 September 2024.