2025 DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR, STEVIE CROCKETT JR. RETURNS for 2026!

The Erie Express are pleased to announce the return of ATH-Stevie Crockett Jr. (Gannon University) for the 2026 season. Stevie begins his second season with the Express and returns as one of our starters in the defensive secondary and on special teams.  

Last season as a rookie, Stevie made an immediate impact for us and helped lead us to the PAFL T1 Playoffs. For his efforts last season, Stevie was named the Erie Express Defensive Rookie of the Year. The award is voted on by teammates and coaches.

Last season Stevie recorded 24 tackles, 2 interceptions, and a team high 11 pass breakups.

Crockett is a graduate of Cathedral Prep High School where he was a standout in football, basketball and track. Crockett was a 3 year letter winner in football and helped lead the Ramblers to a pair of D10 titles as well as a PIAA State Title in 2012. From 2012-2014 the Ramblers went 30-2.

Stevie played a year of college ball for Gannon University.

"Stevie did a great job for us last season. He progressed weekly and by the end of the season was playing his best ball. Sadly a knee injury cut his season short but he is healed now and looks to be back on the field shortly. We are blessed to have him back and are looking for a great second season from him in 2026"-Director of Operations Paul Pennington.

Stevie is sponsored by Evans Hydro Kings Power Washing Services . Please visit this partner of Erie Express Football for all your pressure washing needs. 

Welcome back on board the PAINTRAIN Stevie! GO EXPRESS!