Myles Harden

Myles Harden (born December 13, 2001) is an American professional football cornerback for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the South Dakota Coyotes and was selected by the Browns in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life Harden was born on December 13, 2001, in Miami Gardens, Florida, where he grew up. After initially playing basketball, he first tried out football at age eight. Harden received little attention as a recruit, ultimately enrolling at the University of South Dakota as a zero-star prospect.

College career Harden's first year, the 2020 season, was postponed to spring 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and in his debut, he totaled four tackles, two interceptions and two pass deflections.

Harden's fall 2021 season ended six games in due to a leg injury; he was the team's fourth-leading tackler by the time of his injury. In 2022, he played in six games before re-injuring the same leg and missing the rest of the year. In his senior year, Harden became team captain and played in 13 games, finishing with 58 tackles, seven pass deflections and an interception while being chosen first-team All-MVFC and first-team All-American by several selectors.

Harden declared for the 2024 NFL draft and received invites to the East–West Shrine Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine.

Professional career

Harden was selected in the seventh round (227th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns. He was placed on injured reserve on September 12, 2024. He was activated on December 14.