He played college football for the Florida Gators, who won the BCS National Championship in 2006 and 2008. PITTSBURGH -- Pittsburgh Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III's father passed away Christmas morning after a long battle with a terminal illness. Harvin entered the 2007 season as the starting receiver for the Gators. /news/2216555771729-is-former-minnesota-vikings-star-percy-harvin-related-to-2021-nfl-draft-prospect-pressley-harvin-iii Wait! Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem? All rights reserved. A week later against Troy, Harvin grabbed 3 receptions for 42 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for 56 yards on four carries. Pittsburgh Steelers rookie punter Pressley Harvin III wows announcers Troy Aikman and Joe Buck with absolutely perfect punt. He captured the 2005 Virginia Class AAA indoor title in triple jump, with a leap of 14.70 meters. We respect your privacy and take protecting it seriously. He can throw the football just as far and as accurately as he can punt it. Im so grateful that I was even able to have you here for so long. Pressley Harvin III (born September 17, 1998) is an American football punter for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). And theres no better time than now to make a case for Harvin, the rare punter who is also Black. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. Instead of facing the Chiefs the following day, the . In addition to that leg, Pressley has a strong arm. 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. Punter tackle! But when Im on an NFL team, hopefully, I want to give back to other African-American specialists who might not otherwise have the opportunity, maybe with [a] scholarship to get to camps. Some teams reportedly removed him from their potential draft rosters.[18]. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. It hurts so much to even write this because I feel like youre still with me. 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. (modern). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Marquette King, who last suited up for the Denver Broncos in 2018, is the most recent person of color to punt or kick in an NFL game. Latest on Pittsburgh Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN He caught three passes for 33 yards and carried the ball four times for a team-leading 58 yards. After a stellar first year in the NFL, Harvin suffered a string of illnesses. But thats not to say evaluators havent found fault with Harvin. No! Likewise, his touch on short kicks they find a bit iffy. With that performance, Harvin was named the game MVP. However, Harvin continued to line up as a receiver for the Gators on a part-time basis. Harvin posted on Instagram, confirming the news and . 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. PRO CAREER Has played in 32 games in his two-year career for the Steelers Has punted 129 times for 6,054 yards (43.6 yard average), landing 45 inside the 20-yard line Made NFL debut in Week 1 of 2021 (at Buffalo) He was discharged from the hospital the following day but remained on the sidelines in practice. Several of Harvins teammates expressed their condolences on Saturday morning on the Instagram post from Harvin. We have this thing called, punters are people, too, Harvin said. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. He also ran six times for a team high 105 yards, including a 67-yard touchdown run. Percy Harvinawards, championships, and honors. You taught me what it takes to be a man and so much more. On September 27, Harvin had a 101-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. The NFL has only had a handful of Black specialists in league history. Do you have a blog? Im excited for his future., More AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL, FILE - 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. PRO CAREER Has played in 32 games in his two-year career for the Steelers Has punted 129 times for 6,054 yards (43.6 yard average), landing 45 inside the 20-yard line Made NFL debut in Week 1 of 2021 (at Buffalo) In 2005, Landstown finished 13-1 after a 28-7 state championship game upset loss to Oakton High School of Vienna, Virginia. [7] Harvin was also a standout track athlete at the Landstown High School. In the game, he accounted for nine carries for 122 yards with a touchdown, and five catches for 49 yards, playing on the injured ankle. Thats one of the remarkable things that I can do instead of the ball just hitting my foot, and I try to help the team out in any type of way I can.. 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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. [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. [25] On January 14, he was named Sporting News' 2009 NFL Rookie of the Year. 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. Head coach Mike Tomlin was critical of his punt teams performance on Sunday, but has praised Harvin for consistent his work as a holder this season. Harvin accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida,[9] where he played on coach Urban Meyer's Florida Gators football team from 2006 to 2008. Sure, it was just one of three Georgia Tech victories that year. [13] He heaved the pass from his 48 and Cottrell caught it in stride at the Hurricanes 9 before tumbling into the end zone. He caught four passes for 99 yards, including a 58-yard touchdown pass. Trevor Lawrence Officially Wont Be the First Player to Shake Hands With Roger Goodell at the 2021 NFL Draft. Raiders: Cam Heyward Heating Up; Kazee, Spillane Get Bigger Roles (+), Analysis: One Big Thing Thats Missing from Steelers Run Defense, Steelers Grades vs. He served a one-game suspension early in his junior football season for unsportsmanlike conduct. 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. Pressley Harvin III Seventh-round pick, No.254 overall Punter, Georgia Tech 5-foot-11, 263 pounds Stats: Led the nation and set Georgia Tech and ACC records with a 48.0-yard punting average in . 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The NFL has only had a handful of Black specialists in league history. His mother, Linda, ran a daycare out of their home as Harvin helped with the children. NFL (@NFL) August 6, 2021 Harvin's third punt was a 51-yarder that went out of bounds at the Dallas 11-yard-line. He attended and played football for Landstown High School in Virginia Beach, where his team won the high school state championship in 2004. Pressley III has sought to develop it. Thats what makes him so special.. Georgia Tech punter Pressley Harvin III makes his pitch to pro teams. Harvin confirmed his father's. 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 III and Percy Harvin have similar names, but they are not related. On March 18, 2015, Harvin signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the Buffalo Bills. Pittsburgh Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III pins the Baltimore Ravens at the one-yard line with a perfect bounce on a punt. Punters are people, too, Harvin told reporters. 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. Pressley is a major talent, Collins said. 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. But no, that guy would go on to win the Ray Guy award, crowning the best punter in all of college football. Harvin was born and grew up in Alcolu, South Carolina. At his showcase for NFL teams in mid-March, Harvin called his Flutie-like moment against the Canes an on-field favorite while making a case for himself not just as a punter but as something more. The Steelers selected punter Pressley Harvin III in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL Draft, the 254th overall pick. The Steelers needed three Chris Boswell field goals to secure victory over the Titans on Sunday. He was fairly inconsistent in punting duties in his rookie season. [37][38], Harvin was traded to the New York Jets on October 17, 2014 for a conditional draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. If Harvin punts in an NFL game, he will be a welcome sight for some fans. 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). (+), Steelers Grades vs. It has gotten to the point where any versatility beyond the well-worn prescriptions for offense, defense or special teams is considered a negative. 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers. Pittsburgh Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III's clutch punt pins Atlanta Falcons at their own 2-yard line late in fourth quarter. In the Gators' first loss of the season to Auburn, Harvin recorded 119 yards on 7 receptions. In this installment, punter Pressley Harvin III gives his take. Copyright 2021 Pittsburgh Sports Now / Steelers Now. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. He returned to the lineup for the Auburn game and continued his sporadic freshman year performance, rushing for a 42-yard touchdown against rival Florida State. A week following his first game of the 2013 season, Harvin experienced inflammation in his recently surgically repaired hip which prevented him from playing. On August 27, 2013, the Seahawks placed Harvin on the reserve/physically unable to perform list. Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Pro Football Reference Database. 2021 rookies who will have electrifying highlights next season | "Good Morning Football.". With short notice, we were able to get him to a game one last time. Harvin can relate to Denver Broncos kicker Brandon McManus, who despises being called a kicker because he figures hes really just a superb athlete who happens to be great at putting footballs through goal posts. But, really, it was a treat. His 43-yard dime to Nathan Cottrell on a fake punt helped the Yellow Jackets beat Miami in 2019. [17] Harvin finished his college career as one of the most prolific offensive threats in school history. We use ads to fund this site and continue to bring you premium Steelers content. His net yards per put were only . He made his season debut in the much anticipated game against Miami, seeing limited action he amassed 39 total yards on one reception and five carries, scoring a rushing touchdown. However, Harvin struggles at times . I played at that my freshman and sophomore years, but I had more body fat than I do now. Yellow Jackets coach Geoff Collins said Harvins versatility made both his offense and defense more potent. During Thursday's Hall of Fame game the official start of the NFL preseason Pittsburgh Steelers punter Harvin boomed this perfect . 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. Harvin averaged 44.7 yards per punt in four seasons with the Yellow Jackets. pic.twitter.com/ekZa8nLLqu. Find out more. Names like Kyle Pitts, the red-zone busting tight end out of Florida; Patrick Surtain II, the second-generation ballhawk out of Alabama; and Clemsons Trevor Lawrence, the once in a generation prospect whose name figures to be called first. A heartwarming day in Harvin's life. He was released from the hospital the following day. [48], On March 14, 2017, Harvin announced his retirement from the NFL for the second time in his career.[49]. 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. [44] On November 1, 2016, Harvin signed a one-year contract with the Buffalo Bills, coming out of retirement to re-join the team due to injuries to wideouts Sammy Watkins and Greg Salas. And there are probably a number of quarterbacks whod have a hard time going throw for throw with him, too. In the game, Harvin lined up at quarterback numerous times, and was a factor in both the run game and the pass game with 22 yards rushing, 60 yards receiving, and a rushing touchdown. He played college football for the Florida Gators, who won the BCS National Championship in 2006 and 2008. We noticed your adblocker is on. 254 overall pick (via a trade with the Baltimore Ravens). He finished off his freshman season with a win in the BCS National Championship Game against the Ohio State Buckeyes. One day, maybe one of them will take my job, which would be great. [2] Following his stellar high school career, Harvin participated in the 2006 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. You touched so many peoples lives while you were here. Georgia Tech are at home against Miami and down a score late in the first quarter. Following extended contract negotiations, on August 3, 2009, Harvin signed a five-year contract worth up to $14.5 million, including $8.7 million in guarantees. They had to get a look at this plump punters robust right arm, too. In the season opener, a 49-3 victory over Western Kentucky, Harvin recorded 3 receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown. Harvin also wrote the following: To my Father: Thank you for everything that youve done for me. Due to the invasive nature of the procedure, the recovery time was very long and associated with significant risk. In the spring prior to his junior season, Harvin underwent arthroscopic heel surgery on his right heel to address the underlying issue that caused injury trouble throughout his career (achilles tendonitis, knee tendonitis, hip flexor, hamstring and quadriceps issues) dating back to his high school days in Virginia Beach. He was named the Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2009 and won Super Bowl XLVIII with the Seahawks in 2013 over the Denver Broncos. Steelers HC Mike Tomlin Critical of Punting Units Performance vs. Titans. He quickly emerged as an All-Pro talent, with a flair for celebration that was second to none. Thank you to this organization for making this weekend special for my father, the younger Harvin wrote on Instagram. Pressley Harvin III is 6-0 (183 cm) tall. Ive always been humble with it because Ive never been a cocky guy, Harvin said. [5] Despite several earlier statements that he would attend Florida State University, on December 19, 2005, Harvin committed to the University of Florida over Florida State, University of Miami (FL), University of Michigan, and University of Southern California. Pressley Harvin III delivers the punt of the year for the Steelers. Georgia Tech Hes a good dude. But just being able to be versatile at punter is a thing that a lot of teams dont have, and Im thankful to be able to do it here at Georgia Tech these last four years. NFL scouts who gathered for . But because Harvin is labeled punter, alas, he is doomed to be chosen in the very late rounds, if hes even picked at all. Gambling problem? The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers in the 7th round (254th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. A dangerous returner, Harvin had five kickoff returns for touchdowns in the regular season. 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. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Harvin's mother ran track at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach and later coached an AAU track team. He also won the 2004 state title in long jump as a sophomore with a leap of 7.14 meters. 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. Where's the Heisman love for Percy? And that shouldnt be such a hard sell. Explanation: After missing two games for personal leave while dealing with a family. [1], Harvin became Georgia Tech's starting punter as a true freshman and led all Division I freshmen with 44.1 yards per punt and was named third team All-Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Pressley Harvin III Pittsburgh Steelers punter Pressley Harvin punts the ball over 60 yards. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. But if he should manage to catch on with an NFL team and put his tiny hometown of Alcolu, South Carolina, on the map while establishing himself as a modern mold-breaker? Harvin, though, isnt nearly as boisterous news that will come as relief to pro football gatekeepers who reserve showmanship rights for marquee stars. [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]. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. I would say suddenlyhe passed away last. 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. However, he did play in the Vikings week 16 overtime loss to the Chicago Bears,[30] but missed two postseason practices before the New Orleans Saints playoff game, due to migraine headaches.
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