2006: Provided valuable experience in the Tigers’ secondary ... Was a starter in sub-packages ... Recorded four picks in 2006 ... Was the first athlete in LSU history to intercept a pass in four straight games, picking off passes against Arizona, Auburn, Tulane and Mississippi State in successive weeks.
2005: Started in LSU’s nickel and dime packages on defense ... Played in 13 games with three starts ... Started in place of an injured Jessie Daniels against Georgia in the SEC Championship game ... Other starts came against Vanderbilt and Appalachian State.
2004: Saw action in a reserve role in four different games ... Played in wins over Mississippi State, Florida and Arkansas ... Also saw action against Iowa in the Capital One Bowl ... Recorded his only tackle of season against Arkansas.
High School: Considered the state's top safety prospect in 2003 ... Showed his versatility playing running back and returning kicks ... Finished the year with 30 tackles and two sacks, despite suffering from two nagging injuries ... Led a ferocious defensive unit that spearheaded the Raiders to an 8-2 district championship season and regional round playoff berth ... Grabbed nine interceptions and made 120 tackles as a junior ... Coached by Jay Roth.
Personal: Full name is Craig Joseph Steltz ... Born May 7, 1986, in Metairie ... Nickname is Surfer Boy because of his long blonde hair ... Parents are Keith and Linda Steltz ... Older brother Kevin was the starting fullback at LSU for three years ... Lists skydiving as one of the things he’ done in his life ... Would like to be an Ultimate Fighter ... Lists hunting, fishing and traveling as the things he likes to do for fun ... Majoring in management.
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