Percy Harvin

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William Percy Harvin III (born in Virginia Beach, Virginia) is a college football player at the wide receiver position for the University of Florida.

Harvin was considered to be the top recruit in the 2006 class from Landstown High School. Ranked number one overall by Rivals.com [1], and the number two overall receiver by Scout.com [2], Harvin quickly became one of the most prized recruits available. Harvin is noted for his speed (4.3 seconds in the 40-yard dash, as a Freshman) and ability to make people miss in the open field. He also set five state track records while he was at Landstown High, winning five gold medals at the state finals in 2005: long jump, triple jump, 100 meters, 200 meters and 400-meter relay. However, he was expelled from his basketball team for fighting, so coaches fear his attitude may be a problem.^[1]

On December 19, 2005, Harvin committed to the University of Florida.^[2]

Harvin made his collegiate debut on September 2 against the Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles. Harvin caught three passes for 33 yards and carried the ball four times for a team-leading 58 yards[3].

Harvin's second game was on September 9 against the University of Central Florida Golden Knights. He caught four passes for a total of 99 yards, including a 58 yard touchdown pass. He also ran for 11 yards on two carries[4].

Harvin saw limited action in the third and fourth games of his career at Florida. Against the University of Tennessee Volunteers on September 16, 2006, Harvin had one catch for 12 yards and one rush for 13 yards[5]. He was injured in this game in the second quarter and thus played very little for the rest of the game and in the next week[6]. Against the Kentucky Wildcats on September 23, Harvin had only one rush for 2 yards[7]. He did not play in the game against the University of Alabama. Percy played very little in the game against LSU but returned to the lineup in the game against Auburn. Harvin continued his sensational freshman season, rushing for a 42 yard touchdown against hated rival Florida State. However, Harvin suffered a neck sprain and was taken off the field on a cart. Percy returned the next week for the SEC Championship Game against Arkansas and was again spectacular, catching five passes for 62 yards and a touchdown. He also ran six times, for a team high 105 yards, including a dazzling 67 yard touchdown burst up the middle. With the performance, Harvin won game MVP. After the game, Percy also won SEC Freshman of the year.