High School Athlete Decoldest Crawford, Who Went Viral for Name, Commits to LSU

This Louisiana high school wide receiver had no choice but to be nice in football.

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This Louisiana high school wide receiver had no choice but to be nice in football. The Advocate reported that Green Oaks High sophomore Decoldest Crawford has committed to play football at LSU.

Hold That Tiger 🐯💜💛@Coach_EdOrgeron pic.twitter.com/F4YSFA8xX0

— Decoldest Crawford (@Yrncold) October 28, 2019

LSU fans celebrating the commit of future Heisman winner DeColdest ToEvaDoIt Crawford pic.twitter.com/uAjIeLQASf https://t.co/xra14Vf18r

— Jack McGuire (@JackMacCFB) October 28, 2019

The 6'1", 160-pound Crawford received offers from Southern Miss, Southern, Washington State, and more, but the Shreveport native elected to stay as close to home as possible. He's the second player from the class of 2022 to commit to LSU, joining Texas safety Bryce Anderson. 

While his on-field production was enough to impress the coaches at LSU, it's his name that is grabbing headlines around the country. Crawford's name first went viral when a local news outlet did a profile on him.

One of the greatest football names EVER! 😂 pic.twitter.com/nAlZotQ29f

— Complex Sports (@ComplexSports) August 28, 2019

Initially, it was reported that the receiver's full name was DeColdest ToEvaDoIt Crawford, but ESPN's Tom VanHaaren clarified that his middle name was the decidedly less cold Juan.

ToEvaDoIt is not actually Decoldest Crawford's middle name. I just spoke to him, he clarified it's Decoldest Jaun Crawford, for the record.

— Tom VanHaaren (@TomVH) October 28, 2019

This didn't stop people from toying with the idea and applauding Crawford for living up to his name. 

jokes aside, if someone names you “decoldest,” you’ve got a lot to live up to. being a d1 recruit is a good start. that young man is carrying that burden nicely.

— bomani (@bomani_jones) October 28, 2019

His name is Decoldest

that’s lit

— Ashley Spencer, oly (@theTrackQueen) October 28, 2019

pic.twitter.com/nMdamXHx3M

— Christian D'Angelo (@CDangelo_67) October 28, 2019

Decoldest Crawford, he of the all-time name team, has committed to LSU. https://t.co/ECtFE7mlOg

— Chris Hummer (@chris_hummer) October 28, 2019

LSU just got a commit from a kid named Decoldest ToEvaDoIt Crawford, and the rest of you think you're gonna win national championships?? PLEASE

— Shehan Jeyarajah (@ShehanJeyarajah) October 28, 2019

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