NFL Draft Profile: Michigan Football OL Greg Crippen

Weaknesses

• Struggled with consistency as a run blocker
• Has a hard time making some necessary moves
• Could follow through on blocks more
• Hasn’t had much experience working with one quarterback

Summary

When Crippen is in the zone at center, he can really help get a team’s run game going and offer something in pass protection. Crippen is one of the reason’s Michigan’s run game was able to carry them team in 2024, and helped pick up some crucial wins in 2025. The Wolverines had some of the most explosive runs in the country, that Crippen helped create. Unfortunately for Crippen, Michigan’s offense struggled the last two seasons. While the run game, and running backs, stole the show, Michigan’s offense took two steps back once Crippen finally earned some minutes as a starter. One thing that is encouraging about Crippen is the fact that he improved the more snaps he played. When you look at his production on the field, and the data from Pro football focus, he showed better grades the more snaps he had for the most parts. Another thing that works against Crippen is the fact he played on a relatively one-dimensional offense for multiple seasons. Clearly he’s got some positives when it comes to his pass protection, but he’s had relatively limited or new quarterbacks as a starter. That’s limited the Wolverines’ ability to throw the ball and Crippen’s ability to really show what his strengths are on the field. The good news is teams are likely looking for a player who has the experience Crippen has and the way he’s able to perform on a functional offense.