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 was born on May 15, 1980. He is a former American football player. He played as a linebacker in the National Football League (NFL).
Tyreo Harrison's Football Career
Tyreo Harrison played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. This is a well-known college team.
Joining the NFL
After college, Tyreo Harrison was chosen in the 2002 NFL draft. The Philadelphia Eagles picked him in the sixth round. Being drafted means a professional team selects a player to join them.
He played for the Eagles from 2002 to 2003. A linebacker's job is to stop the other team from scoring. They tackle players and defend against passes.
Other Teams
After his time with the Eagles, Tyreo Harrison played for other NFL teams. He was a member of the Green Bay Packers in 2004. Later, he also played for the Houston Texans in 2005.
Life After Football
After his football career, Tyreo Harrison went back to school. He became a student at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA). He studied business there.
In fact, he was a very good student. He won an award for being the Most Outstanding Graduate Student. This award was for the College of Business during the 2012–2013 school year.
