 Harrell with theGreen Bay Packers in 2007 | |||||
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| Position | Defensive tackle | ||||
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| Born | (1984-02-14)February 14, 1984 (age 42) Martin, Tennessee, U.S. | ||||
| Listed height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) | ||||
| Listed weight | 315 lb (143 kg) | ||||
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| High school | Martin (TN) Westview | ||||
| College | Tennessee (2002–2006) | ||||
| NFL draft | 2007: 1st round, 16th overall pick | ||||
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Justin Tyrell Harrell (born February 14, 1984) is an American former professionalfootball player who was adefensive tackle in theNational Football League (NFL). He was selected by theGreen Bay Packers 16th overall in the2007 NFL draft and was part of theirSuper Bowl XLV championship against thePittsburgh Steelers. He playedcollege football for theTennessee Volunteers.
Harrell was named the 2A Mr. Football in Tennessee and was namedAll-American byPrepStar recruiting service. During his senior season at tight end he caught 18 passes for 354 yards and six touchdowns. Harrell attendedWestview High School in Martin, Tennessee where his team was a state runner-up his senior year.[1][2][3] He started three years in basketball and averaged 17 points per game. He also started all four years in football.
Harrell attended and played college football at the University of Tennessee.[4]
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft4+3⁄8 in (1.94 m) | 300 lb (136 kg) | 34+1⁄2 in (0.88 m) | 9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m) | 5.08 s | 1.77 s | 2.97 s | 4.79 s | 7.63 s | 30.5 in (0.77 m) | 9 ft 0 in (2.74 m) | 31 reps | |
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At the 2007 NFL draft, Harrell was selected 16th overall in the first round by theGreen Bay Packers. He was the second defensive tackle taken in the draft afterAmobi Okoye (Texans).[7]
Harrell took part in only limited drills with the Packers in their organized team activities (OTA) practices as a result of the torn biceps tendon suffered while playing for Tennessee. Harrell was cleared to practice with the team at the preseason camp which began July 28. Harrell immediately drew criticism for showing up to OTA and Training Camp his rookie season out of shape and slightly overweight.
On July 27, 2007, Harrell signed a six-year contract with the Packers.[8] The deal reportedly had a maximum value of just under $15 million with approximately $8 million guaranteed. Harrell played in his first NFL game on October 7, 2007, against theChicago Bears in Week 5.
Harrell spent 2008 training camp on the Active/Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list. On August 25, he was placed on the Reserve/PUP list, forcing him to miss the first six weeks of the regular season. He was activated on November 1 afterdefensive endKabeer Gbaja-Biamila was released. On August 4, 2009, Harrell again injured his back during training camp practice and was inactive for the entire 2009 season.
In the season opener of the 2010 football season, Harrell suffered a torn ACL[9] and was placed on Injured Reserve, ending his season.[10] He earned a Super Bowl title when the Packers defeated the Steelers in Super Bowl XLV.[11]
As of the conclusion of the 2010 season, Harrell had participated in just 14 regular season games over four seasons. He was released on July 28, 2011.[12]