Danny Crossman

Danny Crossman

Detroit Lions
Date of birth:	January 17, 1967 (1967-01-17) (age 44)
Place of birth:	El Paso, Texas
Career information
College:	Pittsburgh
Organizations
As coach:
1993 1994-1995 1996 1997-1998 1999-2000 2001 2002 2003-2004 2005-2006 2007-2009 2010-present	U.S. Coast Guard Academy (Defensive Backs/Special Teams Coach) Western Kentucky (Defensive Backs Coach) Western Kentucky (Outside Linebackers Coach) Central Florida (Defensive Backs/Special Teams Coord.) Georgia Tech (Defensive Ends/Special Teams Coord.) Georgia Tech (Defensive Backs/Special Teams Coord.) Michigan State (Linebackers/Special Teams Coordinator) Carolina Panthers (Special Teams Assistant) Carolina Panthers (Special Teams Coach) Carolina Panthers (Special Teams Coordinator) Detroit Lions (Special Teams Coordinator)
As player:
1991-1992	London Monarchs
Career highlights and awards
World Bowl champion (I) World Bowl MVP (I)

Danny Crossman (born January 17, 1967 in El Paso, Texas) is an American football coach who is currently the special teams coordinator for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. Previously, he served in the same capacity for the Carolina Panthers (2007-2009).

Playing career

Crossman was a second-team all-America and all-Big East cornerback at Pittsburgh. He lettered two seasons (1987 and 1989) as a defensive back and one (1988) as the Panthers’ starting fullback. As a senior he served as team captain and was named the squad’s MVP as he led the Panthers to the 1989 Sun Bowl. He also played one season at Kansas, where he was a Freshman All-America by The Sporting News in 1985 before following KU head coach Mike Gottfried to Pittsburgh.

Crossman signed as a free agent with the Washington Redskins in 1990. He made the squad, but was put on injured reserve after just three games. He also spent time on injured reserve with the Detroit Lions in 1991 and 1992.

He captained the London Monarchs of the World League of American Football in 1991 and 1992, earning All-League honors. He recorded three interceptions and earned MVP honors in the inaugural World Bowl, leading the Monarchs to the league title.

Coaching career

Crossman began his coaching career at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy in 1993 where he coached the defensive backs and special teams.

Personal

Crossman earned his bachelor's degree in business administration and communications from Pittsburgh in 1990. He and his wife, Susan, have a son, Kyle, and a daughter, Kaylie.

External links

• Carolina Panthers bio

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Name	Crossman, Danny
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Date of birth	January 17, 1967
Place of birth	El Paso, Texas
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