Tyreo Harrison facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||
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| Born: | May 15, 1980 Sulphur Springs, Texas, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||
| Weight: | 238 lb (108 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Sulphur Springs (TX) | ||
| College: | Notre Dame | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2002 / Round: 6 / Pick: 198 | ||
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Tyreo Tremayne Harrison, born on May 15, 1980, is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL). Tyreo was chosen by the Philadelphia Eagles in the sixth round of the 2002 NFL draft. Before joining the professional league, he played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
After his time with the Eagles, Harrison also played for the Green Bay Packers and the Houston Texans.
Tyreo's Football Career
Tyreo Harrison began his journey in professional football after being drafted in 2002. He was picked by the Philadelphia Eagles. As a linebacker, his job was to stop the opposing team's offense. He played for the Eagles for two seasons.
Before becoming a professional, Tyreo was a key player for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. This is a well-known college football team. After his time with the Eagles, he also played for the Green Bay Packers in 2004. Later, he joined the Houston Texans in 2005.
Life After the NFL
After his football career, Tyreo Harrison decided to continue his education. He became a graduate student at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He studied in the College of Business.
Tyreo was very successful in his studies. He even won a special award! He was named the Most Outstanding Graduate Student in the College of Business. This award was for the 2012–2013 school year. It shows he was great at academics too.
