Martin Harrison (American football)
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PositionsDefensive end, linebacker
BornSeptember 20, 1967
Livermore, California, U.S.
Livermore, California, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Listed weight258 lb (117 kg)
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| Positions | Defensive end, linebacker | ||||||||
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| Born | September 20, 1967 Livermore, California, U.S. | ||||||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||||||
| Listed weight | 258 lb (117 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school | Bellevue (WA) Newport | ||||||||
| College | Washington | ||||||||
| NFL draft | 1990: 10th round, 276th overall pick | ||||||||
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Martin Allen Harrison (born September 20, 1967[1]) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end for 10 seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the San Francisco 49ers, the Minnesota Vikings, and the Seattle Seahawks. He played college football for the Washington Huskies. Harrison attended Newport High School in Bellevue, Washington and was a multiple letter winner in both football and track and field. In 1983, when he was 15 years old, he placed sixth in the national AAU Junior Olympics in the decathlon.
He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington.[2]
University of Washington (1985–1990)
Honors, awards, and highlights
- Sophomore, Honorable Mention All-American Team – The Sporting News.
- Three-year starter.
- Co-captain in 1989. Defensive Lineman Of The Year in 1989.
- Senior year- received league honors "Honorable Mention" as outside linebacker behind Junior Seau and Carnell Lake, both first round NFL draft picks.
- 4 quarterback sacks vs Oregon, 5 tackles for loss vs. Washington State University, 21 tackles for loss during the 1989 season.
- 38 career tackles for loss, 275 career tackles, and 34 career starts.