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.. Pressley Harvin III was born on September 17, 1998. 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. I try to help the team out in any type of way I can.. Georgia Tech are at home against Miami and down a score late in the first quarter. All Combine and Draft-Related Analysis, News, Video, and Biographical Information for Pressley Harvin III [14] Harvin made his NFL debut in the Steelers season opener against the Buffalo Bills September 12, 2021, punting five times for 207 yards in a 2316 win. Several of Harvins teammates expressed their condolences on Saturday morning on the Instagram post from Harvin. The Georgia Tech prospect will intrigue NFL fans with his ability to throw dimes as well as his talent as a punter. I can contribute to the team on more than just fourth down. If he had his druthers hed list himself on a depth chart as ATH, the commonplace college shorthand for all-round athletes. After that game Harvin was given the green light to play without concern for the surgically repaired heel. Harvin signed a four-year contract worth $3.5 million with the Steelers. He scored 6 touchdowns and was active for all 16 games for the first (and only) time in his NFL career. He heaved the pass from his 48 and Cottrell caught it in stride at the Hurricanes 9 before tumbling into the end zone. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Harvin also showed off the results of his rigorous training thats allowed him to drop 20 pounds from the 283 he played at his senior season. He was ruled out for Week 15 after dealing with soreness in the same hip on which he had surgery. Follow us on Twitter @sportscasting19. He was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft. [7] Harvin was also a standout track athlete at the Landstown High School. [15] Later in the season, Harvin suffered another ankle injury in a game against FSU on November 20. He also won the 2004 state title in long jump as a sophomore with a leap of 7.14 meters. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Pittsburgh Steelers rookie punter Pressley Harvin III wows announcers Troy Aikman and Joe Buck with absolutely perfect punt. The 22nd overall pick in 2009, Harvin also ran for 927 yards and five touchdowns on 6.3 yards per attempt in the NFL. The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Pressley in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft. After missing the South Carolina and Florida Atlantic victories with a sinus infection, Harvin returned with a 16 rush, 157 yard performance with a rushing touchdown against Florida State. Whether its on the field or off. He averaged an astounding 9.5 yards per carry as a running back and averaged 11.6 yards overall (running back, receiver, return man). In fact, he was more of a full-time receiver than a running back. Pressley III has sought to develop it. The biggest thing is he can just flip the field, Collins said. 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. NFL fans went wild after Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III made the Punter tackle! I played at that my freshman and sophomore years, but I had more body fat than I do now. During Thursday's Hall of Fame game the official start of the NFL preseason Pittsburgh Steelers punter Harvin boomed this perfect . [2] Following his stellar high school career, Harvin participated in the 2006 U.S. Army All-American Bowl. However, the Vikings failed to score on the next 4 plays. Pressley Harvin III was born in Alcolu, SC. Our deepest condolences go out to Harvin and his family on this difficult day. He played college football for the Florida Gators, who won the BCS National Championship in 2006 and 2008. His sister, Lintera, ran track, both at Salem High School in Virginia Beach and at Eastern Michigan University. Hes a really good punter! 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In the five decades since the NFL has transitioned from a fistfight in the dirt to basketball on cleats, players have evolved from jack-of-all-trade ironmen into finely tuned, situational specialists. Please see our Contributors and Sources page for data source details. 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. Harvin, though, isnt nearly as boisterous news that will come as relief to pro football gatekeepers who reserve showmanship rights for marquee stars. 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. Pressley Harvin III (born September 17, 1998) is an American football punter for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Pressley Harvin III - Wikipedia The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Pressley in the seventh round of the 2021 NFL draft. Harvin's mother ran track at Princess Anne High School in Virginia Beach and later coached an AAU track team. There are defensive ends on the board right now who who would have trouble stopping him. Where's the Heisman love for Percy? And there are probably a number of quarterbacks whod have a hard time going throw for throw with him, too. The father of Pittsburgh Steelers punter Pressley Harvin III passed away on Christmas morning after a long-term battle with an illness, according to a Saturday post on Instagram by the player. He ended his first career NFL game with a total of 36 yards receiving and 22 yards rushing. 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. On August 19, 2010, he passed out during practice due to a migraine attack and was taken to a local hospital in an ambulance. 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. [21] Harvin wore jersey #12 for the Minnesota Vikings. Harvin posted on Instagram, confirming the news and . Harvin selected the number 11 to wear with the Seahawks, as the number 12 is retired for the Seahawks fanbase "The 12th Man". They had to get a look at this plump punters robust right arm, too. I had a feeling it was going to come up, said Harvin, the 2020 Ray Guy Award winner as the top punter in college football. Hes going to play his hardest every time he goes out there, and hes going to put on a show for everybody, Blancato said. Pittsburgh Steelers Add a Punter, Selecting Pressley Harvin III in 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. A week following his first game of the 2013 season, Harvin experienced inflammation in his recently surgically repaired hip which prevented him from playing. But mostly, the low profile comes down to this: Harvin is *deep breath* a punter. Urban Meyer stated the day after the game that Harvin had suffered a hairline fracture in his lower right leg in addition to the high ankle sprain.[16]. 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. After a stellar first year in the NFL, Harvin suffered a string of illnesses. Thank you for being you, through it all Pops. I would say suddenlyhe passed away last. We found out this week that his time left on Earth is limited. He was named the team's punter during training camp, beating out incumbent Jordan Berry. Yellow Jackets coach Geoff Collins said Harvins versatility made both his offense and defense more potent. Harvin was never the same and he played his final NFL game at age 28. 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. Pro football is more experimental than its ever been. The surgery was performed by Dr. Robert Anderson of OrthoCarolina of Charlotte, North Carolina. Sign up and get all of our posts sent directly to your inbox! Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers in the 7th round (254th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. As a youth, he played football as an offensive lineman and volunteered to become the punter for his middle school team in seventh grade. [13] On May 15, 2021, Harvin signed his four-year rookie contract with Pittsburgh. [22] On October 25, 2009, Harvin had an 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers. [48], On March 14, 2017, Harvin announced his retirement from the NFL for the second time in his career.[49]. The Steelers won that game. It's also available for basketball, baseball and hockey. With the 254th pick in the NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers went special teams, selecting Pressley, who went viral last football season for a picture of him looking like a lineman put in place of a punter during one of Georgia Tech's games. They also asked him to throw some passes, and he dazzled them with his arm, too. Mike Tomlin Excited To Get Pressley Harvin III Back And Determine 'What He caught three passes for 33 yards and carried the ball four times for a team-leading 58 yards. After all, the NFLs heritage was built on triple-threats like Paul Hornung and Elroy Crazylegs Hirsch hall of famers, both. [9] Harvin was a dual threat, lining up at both running back and wide receiver. Percy Harvin - Wikipedia A week later against the Kentucky Wildcats, Harvin had only one rush for two yards. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Find out more. Thats what makes him so special.. Last Sunday, the Steelers organization made arrangements so that Harvin could bring his father to their Week 15 home game against the Tennessee Titans. [17] Harvin finished his college career as one of the most prolific offensive threats in school history. [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. We use ads to fund this site and continue to bring you premium Steelers content. Pressley Harvin III is 6-0 (183 cm) tall. [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. [12] Due to his injuries, Harvin did not play against the Alabama and played sparingly against LSU. Names that draftniks like ESPNs Mel Kiper Jr and the NFL.coms Peter Schrager have spent months shuffling up and down their draft boards like clairvoyants reading tea leaves. Pressley Harvin's Father Passes Away Christmas Morning Ordinarily, that kind of dedication would justify a higher draft grade. And theres the threat of a fake every single time we go to a special teams play. 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. 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. Topic Statement: The Steelers will waive Corliss Waitman this week now that Pressley Harvin III is back. Despite these missteps, Harvin ranks as one of the greatest high school athletes to come out of the Hampton Roads area. 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) Harvin filled a spot created because the Philadelphia Eagles's DeSean Jackson made the NFC team at two positionswide receiver and kick returner. Harvin, who had a standout college career at Georgia Tech, is Black. Pressley Harvin III - Football - Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Percy Harvinawards, championships, and honors. Harvin also had 20 kickoff returns for 495 yards. GatorZone.com, Football History, 2008 Roster, 2006 Florida Gators footballconsensus national champions, 2008 Florida Gators footballconsensus national champions, Minnesota Vikings first-round draft picks, Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year, List of Florida Gators football All-Americans, List of Minnesota Vikings first-round draft picks, "Harvin insists he's matured from past conflicts", "Football Recruiting - Prospects: Wide Receiver", "Virginia Beach Flames National Champions", "Harvin barred from competition by Virginia High School League", "Gators don't look sharp, but Leak is good enough for win", "Oh mercy! As a junior Harvin led the Landstown basketball team to the state final, and became the first athlete since 1936 to win five gold medals at the state track meet. Enter your email address to get notifications of new posts in your mailbox. The Largest Punter to Ever Exist || Pressley Harvin III Highlights His mother, Linda, ran a daycare out of their home as Harvin helped with the children. He quickly emerged as an All-Pro talent, with a flair for celebration that was second to none. [23] On January 6, the Associated Press announced Harvin's selection as the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year. Im so grateful that I was even able to have you here for so long. Steelers Rookie Simply Sublime in HOF Game Win Over Cowboys Explanation: After missing two games for personal leave while dealing with a family. His loss, after becoming the first athlete to win five state track titles in the same meet during his junior year, was a huge blow to his high school track team.[8]. On August 1, 2013, Harvin underwent successful hip surgery. Father Of Steelers Rookie P Pressley Harvin III Passes Away On Quis autem vel eum iure reprehenderit qui in ea voluptate velit esse quam nihil molestiae consequatur, vel illum qui dolorem? 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. On April 15, 2016, Harvin announced his retirement from the NFL stating that he needed time to recover from injury but didn't rule out a possible return. Do you have a sports website? He put up monster numbers as he had 9 receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown, also rushing for 165 yards and a score. His 32 career touchdowns is the most ever by a University of Florida wide receiver. [37][38], Harvin was traded to the New York Jets on October 17, 2014 for a conditional draft pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. All Rights Reserved. [45][46], On November 7, 2016, Harvin appeared in his first game of the season in a Monday Night Football game against his former team, the Seattle Seahawks. That much is undeniable every time a player like New Orleans Saints third-down buster Taysom Hill or LA Rams fake-punt god Johnny Hekker steals focus, and snaps, from a traditional QB and wins hearts. In 2005, Landstown finished 13-1 after a 28-7 state championship game upset loss to Oakton High School of Vienna, Virginia. 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Outside of Marquette King, who spent several years with the then-Oakland Raiders, there havent been many punters or kickers of color in recent league history. 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. [13] He also ran for 11 yards on two carries. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris and punter Pressley Harvin III were named to the 2021 Pro Football Writers of America All-Rookie Team. Pressley Harvin III: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights - Yardbarker Sure, it was just one of three Georgia Tech victories that year. 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. He punted for 3,583 yards on 80 punts for an average of 44.8 yards in his junior season. 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. He was released from the hospital the following day. In an April 2021 interview withNBC Sports, Harvin acknowledged that his potential success in the NFL could have a major impact on how teams and schools view Black specialists. I can explain! And that shouldnt be such a hard sell. Likewise, his touch on short kicks they find a bit iffy. The Jets drafted Mann in 2020, hoping he would be around for a decade, but that didn't happen. Pressley Harvin III (@pharvin27) August 2, 2019 Harvin explained that under new strength coach Lewis Caralla and assistant Ryan Horton, the workouts for Georgia Tech's specialists have . It hurts so much to even write this because I feel like youre still with me. He may have the strongest leg in the draft. On January 15, 2009, Harvin announced he would forgo his remaining college eligibility and participate in the 2009 NFL Draft. 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. On September 11, 2011 in the season opener against the San Diego Chargers, Harvin returned a 103-yard game opening kick off for a touchdown, setting a Vikings franchise record of 4 career kick off return touchdowns. Pressley Harvin III - College Football at Sports-Reference.com 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). On April 30, 2009, while en route to a Minnesota Vikings rookie mini-camp, Harvin fell ill and was hospitalized prior to changing planes in Atlanta. September 17,1998 A dangerous returner, Harvin had five kickoff returns for touchdowns in the regular season. And thats the biggest part is you dont want to lose explosiveness, but how can you transfer bad weight to good weight and be able to help you out a little bit more?. 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), Averaged 44.5 yards per punts on 69 punts for 3,072 yards, Recorded two punts of 69 yards (Week 2 vs. New England, Week 5 at Buffalo), Pinned the Falcons at their own two-yard line for their last possession of the game in a 19-16 victory in Week 13, Saw action in 15 games (two games missed were for personal reasons), Landed 25 punts inside the 20-yard line as a rookie, Owns school records for punts in a game (13), punt yards in a game (587) and punt average in a season (48.0), Punted 210 times for 9,396 yards (44.7-yard average), Put together one of the most decorated individual seasons in Georgia Tech football history in 2020, Won the 2020 Ray Guy Award as the nation's top punter, Second Yellow Jacket to win the Ray Guy Award (joining Durant Brooks, 2007), First African American to win the Ray Guy Award in its 21-year history, Unanimous first-team All-American in 2020, becoming only the third Georgia Tech player to ever earn unanimous All-America honors (joining Ken Swilling, 1990; Calvin Johnson, 2006), Led the nation and set Georgia Tech and Atlantic Coast Conference records with a 48.0-yard punting average in 2020, 49% of his punts (22 of 45) traveled 50 or more yards, 47% (21 of 45) were fair caught, 40% (18 of 45) were downed inside the opponent's 20-yard line and only 17% (8 of 45) were returned, Averaged at least 51 yards per punt three times in nine games (51.2 vs. UCF on Sept. 19, 51.0 at Boston College on Oct. 24 and 51.0 vs. Pitt on Dec. 10), Finished with a 44.7-yard career punting average, which ranks second in Georgia Tech history behind only Brooks (45.3), Graduated from Georgia Tech in May 2021 with a B.S. 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