Percy Harvin
| Team Number: |
12 |
| Birth Date: |
05/28/1988 |
| Height: |
5'11" |
| Weight: |
184lbs. |
| Position: |
Wide Receiver |
More Info
Early Years
Percy Harvin was born on May 28, 1988 and grew up in Virginia. He was a talented three-sport athlete and made it to state in track, racked up honors in basketball, and earned recognition on his high school football team. He was an essential part of the team's 14-0 record during his junior year; they also captured the state title seemingly without effort.
College
In college, Percy Harvin played for the University of Florida Gators. During his debut game freshman year, Percy Harvin caught 3 passes for 33 yards and carried the ball 4 times, leading the team with 58 yards. He spent three seasons with the team and ultimately chose to leave early in order to participate in the 2009 NFL draft.
NFL
The Minnesota Vikings chose him 22nd overall in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
Personal
Yes, Percy Harvin is athletically talented. However, a string of run-ins with officials, marijuana use, and incidents of unsportsmanlike conduct since his high school years may pop as an issue in his NFL career.
We'll have to stay tuned to see how it all shakes out! To purchase your Minnesota Vikings tickets, simply follow the links on this homepage and within moments the seats are yours!