Percy Harvin

American football wide receiver, Super Bowl LII champion

Percy Harvin - American football wide receiver, Super Bowl LII champion
Born

May 28th, 1988
37 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at the University of Florida, winning two BCS National Championships in 2006 and 2008. Selected in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Minnesota Vikings. Achieved NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in 2009. Played for several teams, including the Seattle Seahawks, where a notable highlight was contributing to a Super Bowl victory in 2014. Known for exceptional speed and versatility, impacting both the receiving and return game throughout his career.

Won Super Bowl LII with the Philadelphia Eagles

Named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2009

Won two BCS National Championships with Florida

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