River Cracraft is an American football wide receiver and return specialist for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington State University.
Cracraft was signed by the 49ers on August 27, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020, and signed to the practice squad the next day.
He was elevated to the active roster on October 31 and November 5 for the team’s weeks 8 and 9 games against the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.
He was then promoted to the active roster on November 9. Cracraft finished the season with six receptions for 41 yards five punt returns for 40 yards and three tackles on special teams.
On February 22, 2021, Cracraft signed a one-year contract extension with the 49ers. He was waived on August 24, 2021, but re-signed four days later.
He was waived on August 31, 2021, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on December 11. He was waived on January 29, 2022.
Cracraft was signed by the Dolphins on February 17, 2022. He was waived by the Dolphins on August 30, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad.
Cracraft’s older brother, Skyler, walked on to the Cougars as a safety after River committed to the team despite not having played organized football since high school two years prior. Both of his parents are named Tracy; his father played baseball at Taft College.