American gridiron football player (born 1996)
American football player
Nathaniel Harvey IV (born September 15, 1996) is an American football linebacker . He played college football at East Carolina .
College career
Harvey spent his freshman and sophomore seasons at Georgia Military Junior College and joined East Carolina as a walk-on transfer for his junior and senior seasons.
Harvey played running back for his freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons before switching to defensive end for his senior season.[1]
After recording 14.5 sacks in his senior season, he was named the AAC Defensive Player of the Year .[2]
Harvey was entered the 2019 NFL Draft after being denied a fifth year of eligibility by the NCAA .[3]
Professional career
New York Giants
After going undrafted in the 2019 NFL draft , Harvey signed with the New York Giants .[4]
Harvey was placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury during mini camp.[5] He was waived on April 8, 2020, with a failed physical designation.[6]
Hamilton Tiger-Cats
Harvey signed with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL on March 12, 2021.[7] He was released on July 26, 2021.[8]
Personal life
Harvey is the son of Nathaniel Harvey III and Zelinka Harvey.[9]
References
^ "Now on scholarship, Nate Harvey has found a home at DE" . HoistTheColours . Retrieved August 25, 2019 .
^ "Nate Harvey named American Defensive Player of the Year" . HoistTheColours . Retrieved August 25, 2019 .
^ "NFL Draft: The 2019 All-Upside Defense" . www.flofootball.com . Retrieved August 25, 2019 .
^ "Nate Harvey inks deal with New York Giants" . HoistTheColours . Retrieved August 25, 2019 .
^ Kennedy, Eric (May 5, 2019). "Giants Sign Three Tryout Players, Place Nate Harvey on IR" . Big Blue Interactive . Retrieved August 25, 2019 .
^ Benton, Dan (April 9, 2020). "Giants waive LB Nate Harvey with failed physical" . USAToday.com . Retrieved April 16, 2020 .
^ "Tiger-Cats add five Americans to roster" . TiCats.ca . March 12, 2021. Retrieved March 12, 2021 .
^ "Ticats sign K Jimmy Camacho; release 11 players" . CFL.ca . July 26, 2021. Retrieved August 13, 2021 .
^ "Nate Harvey - Football" . East Carolina University Athletics . Retrieved August 25, 2019 .