Derrick Harvey

Derrick Harvey (born November 9, 1986) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the University of Florida, and was a member of a BCS National Championship team. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round (eighth overall) of the 2008 NFL draft, and also played for the Denver Broncos.

Early life

Harvey was born in Greenbelt, Maryland in 1986. He attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland, only starting his high school football career as a junior for the Roosevelt Raiders. As a senior, he recorded over 150 tackles and 31 sacks, a Maryland state record, as well as five forced fumbles, two recovered fumbles and five batted down passes. He led his team to a 12-1 record and the Maryland Class 4A state semi-finals, where they lost their only game of the season. He received first-team all-state honors by the Associated Press, and was the Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year. As a true freshman in 2004, he was redshirted by the coaching staff and bulked up to 230 pounds. He drew comparisons to Bryan Thomas.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Harvey was selected eighth overall in the first round by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2008 NFL draft. He was the first defensive end chosen by the Jaguars in the first round in franchise history, and was the third of four defensive ends chosen in the first round of 2008 draft. Harvey was the last 2008 first-round draft pick to sign a contract. On August 27, 2008, he signed a 5-year, $23.8 million contract with the Jaguars. The contract contained $17.175 million in guaranteed money and could have reached $33.4 million, had all the incentives and escalators been met. Harvey set the Jaguars' record for longest rookie holdout, totaling 38 days. It was formerly held by Byron Leftwich, whose holdout lasted 19 days. He was waived on July 29, 2011.

Denver Broncos On August 1, 2011, Harvey signed with the Denver Broncos. He had no sacks and two tackles during the 2011 season, and the Broncos did not re-sign him.

Cincinnati Bengals

On March 23, 2012, Harvey signed with the Cincinnati Bengals. On August 5, 2012, Harvey was released by the Bengals.

NFL statistics

Year Team Games Tackles Solo Assists QB Sacks Fumbles Rec'd Interceptions Passes Def'd 2008 JAX 16 19 15 4 3.5 0 1 2 2009 JAX 16 57 44 13 2.0 1 0 2 2010 JAX 15 12 11 1 2.5 0 0 1 2011 DEN 5 4 2 2 0.0 1 0 0 Career 52 92 72 20 8.0 2 1 5