Background
Kraayeveld was born David Ray Kraayeveld on October 26, 1955 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
Kraayeveld was born David Ray Kraayeveld on October 26, 1955 in Elkhorn, Wisconsin.
Milton College.
He played at the collegiate level at Milton College and the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. He played football at Milton College and at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater. His coach, Rudy Gaddini suggested Gil Brandt of the Dallas Cowboys take a look at Kraayeveld whom Dallas scouts tested and put into their rookie camp for workouts.
As a 23-year-old rookie, played defensive end against the Dallas Cowboys in a preseason game on August 12, 1978.
The Seattle Seahawks claimed Kraayeveld off waivers later in the season. On October 29, 1978, when Denver Broncos missed field goal, a referee flagged the Seahawks for having a 12th man on the field
Kraayeveld was that 12th manitoba Used to the Dallas Cowboy policy of using the same defense on field goals as the previous down, he had remained on the field