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| Percy Harvin | |
|---|---|
| Name | Percy Harvin |
| Number | 11, 12 |
| Position | Wide receiver, Kick returner |
| Birth date | 28 May 1988 |
| Birth place | Lubbock, Texas, U.S. |
| Height in | 11 |
| Weight lb | 180 |
| High school | Kellogg |
| College | University of Florida |
| Draftyear | 2009 |
| Draftpick | 22 |
| Pastteams | Seattle Seahawks; Minnesota Vikings; New York Jets; Buffalo Bills |
| Highlights | BCS National Championship (2007, 2009); Super Bowl XLVIII champion |
Percy Harvin Percy Harvin is an American former professional National Football League player known primarily as a wide receiver and kick returner. Harvin played college football at the University of Florida where he won multiple BCS National Championship titles before being selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks. During his NFL career he played for the Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, and Buffalo Bills, and was a member of the Seattle Seahawks team that won Super Bowl XLVIII.
Harvin was born in Lubbock, Texas and raised in Saginaw, Michigan where he attended Heritage High School and later Aquinas High School—developing as a multi-sport athlete alongside peers who would attend institutions such as the University of Michigan and Ohio State University. In high school he competed in football, track, and basketball, earning statewide recognition and invites to camps hosted by programs like Nike and Under Armour, and attracted recruiting attention from programs including the University of Miami and Florida State University.
Harvin enrolled at the University of Florida and played under head coach Urban Meyer for the Gators program, joining teammates such as Tim Tebow and Brandon Spikes. He contributed to the Gators' 2006 national championship and the 2008 national championship seasons, featuring in bowl games like the BCS National Championship Game and showcase events such as the Sugar Bowl. Harvin earned All-Southeastern Conference honors and was part of recruiting narratives involving programs like the University of Tennessee and Louisiana State University, before declaring for the 2009 NFL Draft.
Harvin was selected 22nd overall in the 2009 NFL Draft by the Seattle Seahawks, joining a roster that included players such as Matt Hasselbeck and Marshawn Lynch. After initial seasons in Seattle, he was traded to the Minnesota Vikings where he reunited with coordinators tied to franchises like the New York Giants and Dallas Cowboys in staff movement. With the Vikings he recorded impactful games against teams including the Chicago Bears and Green Bay Packers, and later had brief stints with the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills. Injuries and concussions affected his availability, intersecting with league policies from the National Football League Players Association and medical staff linked to institutions like the Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic. Harvin was on the Seattle Seahawks roster during their Super Bowl run culminating in Super Bowl XLVIII, and his career concluded after years of transitions between franchises such as the Cincinnati Bengals and practice squad movements typical of veterans.
Harvin was known for versatility as a receiver, return specialist, and occasional gadget player, drawing comparisons to playmakers from programs like the University of Southern California and the University of Miami (FL). Analysts referenced statistical leaders from Pro Football Reference and award lists including All-American teams when discussing Harvin’s impact. His skill set contributed to special teams success, with notable performances in playoff matchups against teams such as the New Orleans Saints and San Francisco 49ers, and his ability to affect field position mirrored the contributions of return specialists like Devin Hester.
Off the field Harvin engaged with charitable organizations and community programs connected to cities where he played, including outreach in Seattle, Washington, Minneapolis, Minnesota, and New York City. He has participated in youth football clinics and events associated with foundations linked to athletes such as Brett Favre and Calvin Johnson. Harvin’s career also overlapped with media appearances on networks like ESPN and interviews with reporters from outlets such as The New York Times and The Washington Post.
Category:American football wide receivers Category:Sportspeople from Lubbock, Texas