Mike Harden

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Mike Harden
Date of birth: February 16, 1959 (1959-02-16) (age 49)
Place of birth: Flag of the United States Memphis, Tennessee
Career information
Position(s): Safety
College: Michigan
NFL Draft: 1980 / Round: 5 / Pick 131
Organizations
 As player:
1980-1988
1989-1990
Denver Broncos
Los Angeles Raiders
Stats at DatabaseFootball.com

Michael Harden (born February 16, 1959 in Memphis, Tennessee) is a former professional American football player who played safety from 1980 to 1990 for the Denver Broncos and Los Angeles Raiders. Harden was selected in the 5th round by the Broncos in the 1980 NFL Draft. During his 11-year NFL career, he intecepted 38 passes for 663 yards and 4 touchdowns, along with 14 fumble recoveries. On special teams, he returned 8 punts for 113 yards and a touchdown and returned 26 kickoffs for 414 yards.

In June 2003, Harden was sentenced to six years in prison after being arrested for violating the rules of a halfway house where he was serving a sentence for felony theft.