The next game Harvin grabbed 11 passes for 121 yards and a score in a 30-24 win over Mississippi. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Pressley Harvin III and Percy Harvin have similar names, but they are not related. He played college football for the Florida Gators, who won the BCS National Championship in 2006 and 2008. The 22nd overall pick in 2009, Harvin also ran for 927 yards and five touchdowns on 6.3 yards per attempt in the NFL. In three seasons, he totaled 133 catches for 1,929 yards and 13 touchdowns, while rushing the ball 194 times for 1,852 yards with 19 touchdowns. There are defensive ends on the board right now who who would have trouble stopping him. Harvin was born to William Percival Harvin, Jr. and wife Linda in Chesapeake, Virginia, where after his father's departure, he lived with his mother and his older sister, Lintera. However, Harvin suffered a neck sprain in the game and was taken off the field on a stretcher. Buffalo Bills wide receiver Khalil Shakir misreads trajectory of Pittsburgh Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III's 69-yard punt. He played college football at Georgia Tech, where he received unanimous All-American honors and won the Ray Guy Award as the nation's top collegiate punter as a senior. [17] Harvin finished his college career as one of the most prolific offensive threats in school history. Or worse: smoking them. He captured the 2005 Virginia Class AAA indoor title in triple jump, with a leap of 14.70 meters. 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After a stellar first year in the NFL, Harvin suffered a string of illnesses. Born: They had to get a look at this plump punters robust right arm, too. Pressley Harvin III weighs 255 lbs (115 kg). Ive got a lot more lean mass on me now, a lot more muscle. Thank you to this organization for making this weekend special for my father, the younger Harvin wrote on Instagram. A week later against the Kentucky Wildcats, Harvin had only one rush for two yards. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. Yellow Jackets speedy wideout and gunner Josh Blancato said whichever NFL team takes a chance on Harvin will find theyre not only getting a big-time punter but a consummate teammate and a natural-born leader. No! In Harvins case, he doesnt want to be pigeonholed as a prototypical punter. He ended his first career NFL game with a total of 36 yards receiving and 22 yards rushing. His mother, Linda, ran a daycare out of their home as Harvin helped with the children. The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Pressley in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft. He was released from the hospital the following day. As a senior, he was suspended for the final two regular-season games after making contact with an official and using inappropriate language during a game against First Colonial High School. William Percival Harvin III (born May 28, 1988) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Leading up to the 2023 NFL Draft, Steelers players will be sharing their Draft Day Memories, from the time they went to the NFL Scouting Combine, through the moment they were drafted. [32] Harvin's season ended with 62 receptions of 85 targets for 677 yards and 3 touchdowns. Technically this was a trick play. A year later, Harvin led the Eagles' football team to a perfect 14-0 record and a Virginia High School League (VHSL) Group AAA Division 6 state championship. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He became the first athlete in 69 years to capture five state titles at 2005 Virginia Class AAA state meet, winning the 100 meters, with a time of 10.69 seconds, 200 meters, with a time of 21.59 seconds, long jump, with a leap of 7.15 meters, and in triple jump, with a leap of 14.50 meters. Pressley Harvin III was born on September 17, 1998. (Poor kids havent finished above .500 more than twice in the past six years) But how many other struggling schools can say it was their punter who saved them from being truly sorry? Dont click away! The Minnesota Vikings traded Harvin to Seattle following the 2012 season, and injuries quickly got in his way. (modern). Harvin's second game was on September 9 against the Central Florida Golden Knights. Ordinarily, that kind of dedication would justify a higher draft grade. 2021 rookies who will have electrifying highlights next season | "Good Morning Football.". (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 3 (12283rd overall since 1960). In 2005, Landstown finished 13-1 after a 28-7 state championship game upset loss to Oakton High School of Vienna, Virginia. If Harvin punts in an NFL game, he will be a welcome sight for some fans. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. Hed earn that big bronze trophy on the strength of an ACC-record 48-yard net average on 45 punts, 18 of which landed inside the 20-yard line. Steeler Nation Highlights 51.2K subscribers Subscribe 3.6K Share 333K views 1 year ago Thanks. All rights reserved. Pressley Harvin III delivers the punt of the year for the Steelers. Mark Schofield. He also totaled 764 yards on 83 rushes for 6 touchdowns for a total of 1,622 yards from scrimmage and 10 touchdowns, becoming the first receiver in University of Florida history to have over 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in his career. [10] Harvin had an immediate and dramatic impact for the Gators as a freshman in 2006, and was a key offensive player during the Gators' national championship season in 2008.[9]. Pressley Harvin III Stats, News and Video - P | NFL.com Loading Pressley Harvin III P #6 Pittsburgh Steelers active Info Stats Player Info Height 6-0 Weight 255 Arms 32 1/4 Hands 9 1/2. Yellow Jackets coach Geoff Collins said Harvins versatility made both his offense and defense more potent. [11] In the third and fourth games of the season, Harvin saw limited action against the Tennessee Volunteers, where he had one catch for 12 yards and one rush for 13 yards. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader. Harvina 2021 seventh-round pick out of Georgia Tech beat out incumbent Jordan Berry for Pittsburgh's punting job in training camp, propelled by a sublime NFL debut in the 2021 Hall of Fame game. Foul weather in Atlanta threatened to keep Harvin from putting on a show for scouts at his pro day last month, but he used the conditions as another chance to prove hes NFL ready. I played at that my freshman and sophomore years, but I had more body fat than I do now. 4-ranked punter according to ESPN and 247Sports, Averaged 42.5 yards per punt with a long of 72 as a senior, Led the state in punting average as a junior and senior, Helped lead Sumter to four straight district championships (2013-16), back-to-back regional championships (2015-16) and a state runner-up finish (2014), Also earned four letters in track and field and helped lead Sumter to three straight regional championships as a thrower. You couldve gave up a long time ago but you were determined to fight. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. I knew the directional was going to be one of the most important parts of it because thats what gets you paid in the NFL, Harvin said. He caught three passes for 33 yards and carried the ball four times for a team-leading 58 yards. Harvin's mother ran track at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach and later coached an AAU track team. Harvin attended Sumter High School, where he became the Gamecocks' varsity punter as a freshman and also played tight end. Nevertheless under gray and grim conditions at Georgia Techs outdoor practice field, Harvin acquitted himself well while showing off his impressive leg, surprising arm and improved fitness; since entering into a rigorous training program after the Yellow Jackets season, hes 20lbs lighter. He was named the team's punter during training camp, beating out incumbent Jordan Berry. But thats not to say evaluators havent found fault with Harvin. Instead, he is pro footballs poster boy for doing too much. Follow us on Twitter @sportscasting19. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Pressley Harvin III was supposed to travel with his teammates to Kansas City on Christmas before learning the news that his father had passed. [1] He was injured in the second quarter and thus played very little for the rest of the game and during practice the following week [2][permanent dead link]. During Thursday's Hall of Fame game the official start of the NFL preseason Pittsburgh Steelers punter Harvin boomed this perfect . He could have come along two or three decades earlier and been boxed into a role as a receiver or cornerback simply because he was Black and thus assumed not to be smart enough for the cognitive and leadership demands of the quarterback position. Shoot, hed not only make a big name for himself. [22] On October 25, 2009, Harvin had an 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers. And there are probably a number of quarterbacks whod have a hard time going throw for throw with him, too. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. In this March 16, 2021, file photo, Georgia Tech punter Pressley Harvin III, throws a pass during the school's Pro Day football workout for NFL scouts in Atlanta. I am striving to be the best punter I can be. You know, I would like to put myself on a depth chart at an ATH instead, for sure, Harvin added, using the nomenclature for all-round athlete.. Then you add his just wanting to be a really good teammate, help the team out any way he can. Harvin, who packs 263 pounds on his 6-foot frame, set school and ACC single-season records last year with a 48-yard net punting average. Last year he won the Ray Guy Award, an honor reserved for the top punter in all of college football all of whom, until Harvin won, were white. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. The NFL has only had a handful of Black specialists in league history. [15], "Pressley Harvin thrives on doubters. A week following his first game of the 2013 season, Harvin experienced inflammation in his recently surgically repaired hip which prevented him from playing. Enter your email address to get notifications of new posts in your mailbox. Pressley is a major talent, Collins said. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Georgia Tech punter Pressley Harvin III makes his pitch to pro teams. He finished off his freshman season with a win in the BCS National Championship Game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. Wright Out Vs. New York Giants", "Super Bowl XLVIII - Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos - February 2nd, 2014", WR Percy Harvin officially signs with Buffalo, "Jason la Canfora on Twitter: "As a practical matter, Percy Harvin signed a 3yr/$24M deal w/BUF; voids to 1yr/$6M. With short notice, we were able to get him to a game one last time. Flashback to October 2019. He may have the strongest leg in the draft. Then you add his focus. But nowadays? You motivated me every day to be the best me. He was discharged from the hospital the following day but remained on the sidelines in practice. Collins figures some NFL team is in for a treat when Harvin shows up at its facility this spring. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris and punter Pressley Harvin III were named to the 2021 Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team. Raiders: Cam Heyward Heating Up; Kazee, Spillane Get Bigger Roles (+), Analysis: One Big Thing Thats Missing from Steelers Run Defense, Steelers Grades vs. in business administration, Accomplished musician that plays multiple instruments and participated in region band two times, holding down first chair on both occasions, Nation's No. Harvin, who played at Georgia Tech, won the Ray Guy Award as the nation's top punter in 2020, the first African American to win the award in the 21-year history of it. His 43-yard dime to Nathan Cottrell on a fake punt helped the Yellow Jackets beat Miami in 2019. Farewell to Alex Smith, the man who refused to let the NFL destroy him, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every morning, 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. However, Harvin struggles at times . A week later against Troy, Harvin grabbed 3 receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for 56 yards on four carries. On March 18, 2015, Harvin signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Buffalo Bills. He put up monster numbers as he had 9 receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown, also rushing for 165 yards and a score. Like Sportscasting on Facebook. PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- After a long-term battle with a terminal illness, the father of Steeler punter Pressley Harvin III passed away on Christmas morning. But mostly, the low profile comes down to this: Harvin is *deep breath* a punter. On September 27, Harvin had a 101-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. All rights reserved. At Landstown High School in Virginia Beach, Harvin was noted for his speed (4.32 seconds in the 40-yard dash as a freshman) and ability to make people miss in the open field. Pressley Harvin II was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, and the Steelers arranged to have the father of their rookie punter transported to Heinz Field Sunday. The Steelers won that game. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 2:31PM. Sign up and get all of our posts sent directly to your inbox! The Georgia Tech prospect will intrigue NFL fans with his ability to throw dimes as well as his talent as a punter. [7] Harvin was also a standout track athlete at the Landstown High School. Harvin's personal bests are 10.43 seconds in the 100 meters, 21.19 seconds in the 200 meters, and 7.40 meters in long jump. The 2009 Pro Bowl selection added a sixth such score in Super Bowl 48 when he and the Seattle Seahawks cruised to a 43-8 victory over Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos. In his lone Jets season, Harvin recorded 29 receptions out of 52 targets for 350 yards with one touchdown and 110 rushing yards on 22 attempts. Pressley Harvin III was born in Alcolu, SC. In the first six games of the 2012 season, Harvin had three games with over 100 yards receiving. A former star on the Florida Gators, Harvin totaled 353 receptions for 4,026 yards and 22 touchdowns in eight NFL seasons. The Largest Punter to Ever Exist || Pressley Harvin III Highlights Welcome to Pittsburgh! Pro football is more experimental than its ever been. A dangerous returner, Harvin had five kickoff returns for touchdowns in the regular season. Harvin selected the number 11 to wear with the Seahawks, as the number 12 is retired for the Seahawks fanbase "The 12th Man". You are the strongest man on this Earth, as some days you woke up and no matter the discomfort or pain you felt you went on to provide for me and my entire family. Harvin also wrote the following: To my Father: Thank you for everything that youve done for me. Its just a shame that all that extra personality may also be why he remains out of a job. Wait! Harvin confirmed his father's. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously. After a Yellow Jackets drive stalls at the Hurricanes 41-yard line, Pressley jogs onto the field with the rest of the special teams unit and lines up in punt formation. Topic Statement: The Steelers will waive Corliss Waitman this week now that Pressley Harvin III is back. [14], Initially expected to be ready for the season opener against Hawaii, team doctors and the coaches felt he was not fully ready to play, and kept him out of the game. [48], On March 14, 2017, Harvin announced his retirement from the NFL for the second time in his career.[49]. /news/2216555771729-is-former-minnesota-vikings-star-percy-harvin-related-to-2021-nfl-draft-prospect-pressley-harvin-iii NFL (@NFL) August 6, 2021 Harvin's third punt was a 51-yarder that went out of bounds at the Dallas 11-yard-line. Falcons: TEs Dominate, DL Destroyed (+), Steelers Invite Clemson QB, former 5-Star Recruit to Rookie Minicamp, Steelers Sign Versatile Interior Offensive Lineman, Steelers Sign former Division III Defensive Lineman, Steelers Sign Productive Undrafted Free Agent Edge Rusher. March 20, 2020: Traded by Ravens as 2021 7th round pick (254th overall) with Chris Wormley to Steelers for 2021 5th round pick (168th overall subsequently traded, Zach Davidson) Frequently Asked Questions How old is Pressley Harvin III? Last but not least, his final kick of the night was a 49-yard line drive that. [28] Additionally, Harvin did not participate in the 2009 NFL Rookie Symposium due to illness[29] and also missed the team's first three practices and first two days of training camp at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He heaved the pass from his 48 and Cottrell caught it in stride at the Hurricanes 9 before tumbling into the end zone. Pressley Harvin III (born September 17, 1998) is an American football punter for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He also triumphed in basketball, where he helped the team to a 33-6 record and runner-up in the 2005 VHSL AAA state championship game. Ive always been humble with it because Ive never been a cocky guy, Harvin said. In the season opener, a 49-3 victory over Western Kentucky, Harvin recorded 3 receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown. And what keeps you on teams is: Can you place the ball in this one position that we need you to in order to take the returner out of the game?, Yeah, the ball definitely flew real good today.. Pressley Harvin II was recently diagnosed with a terminal illness, and the Steelers arranged to have the father of their rookie punter transported to Heinz Field Sunday. We found out this week that his time left on Earth is limited. On November 27, 2011 in a Vikings game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta, Harvin returned a kickoff for 104 yards, to the Falcons 3-yard line. Pressley Harvin III played 17 games last season and 32 games over his career. 254 overall pick (via a trade with the Baltimore Ravens). In the Gators' first loss of the season to Auburn, Harvin recorded 119 yards on 7 receptions. Its been an up-and-down rookie season for the former Ray Guy Award winner, a trend highlighted on Sunday by two short kicks out of bounds and one returned 55 yards by the Titans. Youve been battling health issues since you were 16. He was the first player in University of Florida history to rush for 100 yards and have 100 yards receiving in the same game (against Vanderbilt, 2007). The biggest name like that to find his way into the league was Marquette King, another Georgia university system prospect who kicked for the Raiders and Broncos. pic.twitter.com/ekZa8nLLqu. A top punting prospect from Sumter, South Carolina, Pressley Harvin III quickly became one of the countrys top specialists while at Georgia Tech. Harvin was diagnosed with a slight labrum tear in his hip while training during the offseason. NFL footage NFL Productions LLC. inAlcolu,SC, College: Call 1-800-GAMBLER (PA/IL) or 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN only) or 1-800-BETS-OFF (IA only) or 1-800-522-4700 (CO Only) or TN REDLINE: 800-889-9789. The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Pressley in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft.

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