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Player Profile - 4.2.09
Pros: Harvin is extremely explosive. He can make multiple cuts and never loses speed when doing so. He lined up in the slot, split, running back, and even at quarterback for the direct snap. He has great lateral quickness and strength to beat press coverage. He stands 5’11’’ but runs with great leverage, staying very low to the ground, and uses that to make himself a small target. The former Gator has excellent vision and knows how to avoids big hits. He proved he is very tough and dedicated when he stayed at Florida to rehab his badly sprained ankle as the team left for Christmas break. He played in the National Championship game at less than 100 percent and was a huge factor as the Gators took home the Championship. Despite never returning a kick at in college, Harvin will have no trouble handling return duties for his NFL team.

Cons: Lacks the traditional height NFL teams look for. He did not run very complicated routes in Florida’s spread offense, so there are questions about his ability to handle the type of routes needed for NFL. Much of his best work as a collegian wasn’t when he was lined up as a receiver, but in the offensive backfield. He doesn’t offer a lot when blocking and that probably won’t change at the next level. Durability is a huge concern after he suffered hip, ankle, knee and heel injuries in college. It seems as if he has an x-amount of hits his body can absorb before he inevitably is injured.

Scouts Take: In a very fast SEC conference, Harvin’s speed and quickness stood out both on runs and passes. With the evolution of the spread offense and “wildcat” formations, Harvin is an offensive coordinator's dream. Surrounded by playmakers at Florida, Harvin was the National Champs' most exciting player and when 100 percent arguably their best player. He should be a nice fit for a team that already has big receivers and a solid quarterback. If he is put in the right type of offensive system he should be very effective in a number of ways. He resembles Reggie Bush in the way that he needs to get the ball in space to make people miss. He should show up on the highlight reels several times next season and through out his career. Like Bush, he will need to find his identity and avoid nagging injuries. If he can do so, he will be a dynamic player and a fan favorite. His explosive play and versatility should land him somewhere in the middle of the first round.

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3.20.09 - Harvin (5-foot-11 3/4, 193 pounds) did not disappoint. He kept his running-drill numbers from the combine, but he had a 37 1/2-inch vertical jump and a 10-foot, 1-inch broad jump and did 20 bench-press lifts. He looked exceptional in position drills and caught the ball well. He also showed great explosion. The Giants will conduct a private workout with Harvin today.

If the Jets don't take him at No. 17 it'd be a mistake. He's exactly the type of playmaker that Gang Green needs. Explosive, elusive, hard-working, intelligent...these are the qualities I want in a football player. I don't care if people say he's too small or doesn't fit into a particular position--a good gameplan will easily be able to incorporate a guy with the tools Harvin possesses. You create plays for a guy like this--put him in the backfield, split him out wide, let him run the wildcat...just give him the ball.

Harvin is a stud. No ifs, ands or buts. His propensity for getting hurt worries me a lot. He's a heavily-muscled wide out that may continue being susceptible to muscle pulls and ankle injuries. I think I might take Darius Heyward Bey before him after Jeremy Maclin and Michael Crabtree if I were heading a team that really needed a receiver. - All Access Daily Dose: Pro Day Impact & Analysis

1.15.09 - Florida Gators junior wide receiver Percy Harvin has officially declared for the 2009 NFL Draft. Harvin has been clocked in the sub 4.4-range in the forty-yard dash and has also been featured as a running back, in addition to lining up in the "Wild Gator" formation while at Florida. In three seasons at Gainesville, Harvin accumulated 1,930 receiving yards, 1,851 rushing yards and 32 total touchdowns. He ended his career with at least one touchdown in his last 15 consecutive games played and averaged 100 yards of total offense per game during his junior season. Ranked as the third overall wide receiver on the NFL Draft Bible Big Board, Harvin has been slowed by injuries (heel, ankle) and questions about his durability remain, but he is projected as a first round pick.

12.29.09 - Harvin established himself as an all-around performer his freshman season at Florida. He had 41 carries for 428 yards and three touchdowns and 34 receptions for 427 yards and two scores. His efforts got his Freshman All-America honors. In 2007, he continued to be an offensive force for the Gators by rolling up 764 yards rushing with six touchdowns and 858 yards receiving and four touchdowns. This season, Harvin has found the end zone 16 times (nine rushing, seven receiving) with 538 yards rushing and 595 yards receiving. He has also been named to the AFCA Coaches All-America Team despite playing through a sprained right ankle late in the year. Harvin has a first round grade if he declared, but odds are that he will stay for his senior season at Florida.

Scout's Take 8.1.08

The lethal weapon is a threat with the ball in his hands and can take it the distance on any given play. Harvin has done damage both as a receiver and a runner, accumulating 1,285 receiving yards and 1,192 rushing yards through his first two seasons in Gainesville. A member of the Gators 2007 National Championship, Harvin player a key role lining up at the quarterback position and keeping the opposing defense off-balanced. He played through a right heel injury during his sophomore season, which he later had surgery on prior to his junior year and there is some concern that the injury could develop into plantar fasciitis, which is known to be an injury that can linger. While durability could be a portential risk when evaluating Harvey, the re is no denying his ability to generate yards after the catch, making him a very lucrative pro prospect.

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