Lithonia’s Star Junior: Tico Crittendon

Tico Crittendon is a 4 Star recruit who plays Defensive Tackle at Lithonia High School. Crittendon is ranked as the 298th best recruit in the class of 2026 and is ranked as a top 40 Defensive Tackle in the class as well. In addition, Crittendon is listed as a top 40 recruit in the state of Georgia and is listed as the #5 Defensive Tackle in the state of Georgia. He holds offers from schools such as Alabama, Georgia and LSU.

Who are some role models in your life?

The role models in my life are my coach, mom and older brothers.

What artists do you listen to pregame, to get you hyped up?

I listen to Waka Flocka and Chief Keef pregame.

What are the strengths of your game?

The strengths of my game are my quickness and use of hands.

What is your favorite memory of your career?

My favorite memory of my career was when I received my first offer from Georgia.

Who is the best player you have ever played with or played against in your career?

The best player l’ve ever played with is Tennessee wide receiver Mike Mathews.

What is some advice you would give to an aspiring D1 athlete?

Don’t let anything hold you back.

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Somewhere I’d want to go to is Jamaica.

How old were you when you fell in love with the game?

I fell in love with the game after I first started playing at around 5 or 6 years old.

If you could meet one sports hero, who would it be?

If I could meet one sports hero it would be Aaron Donald.

What is your favorite sports moment, as a fan?

My favorite sports moment as a fan was when LeBron and the Cavs beat the Warriors in game seven of the Finals.