Percy Harvin, right, a wide receiver, places a University of Florida hat on his head to indicate his choice of college as his teammate and fellow wide receiver Damon McDaniel, left, waits to declare his intention, also Florida, in Norfolk, Va., on Monday, Dec. 19, 2005. Harvin and McDaniel both played at Landstown High School in Virginia Beach, Va. (AP Photo/Gary C. Knapp)
High school seniors can sign a national letter of intent Wednesday. We’re taking a look back at how former American Family Insurance ALL-USA football players fared after signing day. Today’s player is New York Jets receiver and returner Percy Harvin, then a wide receiver and running back at Landstown (Virginia Beach).
Player: Percy Harvin
High school: Landstown (Virginia Beach)
Position: Athlete
ALL-USA selection: First team offense in 2005. He scored 77 career touchdowns at Landstown, leading the team to three consecutive state title games.
College: After initially saying he would go to Florida State, he announced on Dec. 19 of his senior year that he was choosing Florida over Southern Cal. He followed through with that pledge, signing with Florida.
What happened next: He was named the SEC Freshman of the Year in 2006. The next season, he became the first Gators receiver to have more than 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in his career. After an injury-riddled junior junior season, where he was still named an All-American as a return specialist, he announced he would enter the NFL draft a year early. His 32 career touchdowns is the most for any Florida receiver.
Harvin tested positive for marijuana at the NFL Combine, but he was taken in the first round, No. 22nd overall by the Minnesota Vikings. He was named The Sporting News’ NFL Rookie of the Year in 2009 and has 31 touchdowns in six seasons with the Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and Jets.