Joey Harrington
Football player and sportscaster
Born
October 21st, 1978
46 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
United States
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Played college football at the University of Oregon, where earned recognition as an outstanding quarterback. Selected third overall in the 2002 NFL Draft by the Detroit Lions. Played for the Lions from 2002 to 2005, starting 49 games. Later played for the Miami Dolphins and the Atlanta Falcons. Transitioned to a career in broadcasting after retiring from professional football.
Drafted third overall by the Detroit Lions in 2002
Started 49 games as a quarterback for the Lions
Played college football at the University of Oregon
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