Zach Harrison
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Harrison with Ohio State in 2022
No. 96 – Atlanta Falcons
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (2001-08-14) August 14, 2001
Lewis Center, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight:272 lb (123 kg)
Career information
High school:Olentangy Orange (Lewis Center, Ohio)
College:Ohio State (2019–2022)
NFL Draft:2023 / Round: 3 / Pick: 75
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:33
Sacks:3.0
Pass deflections:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Zachary Harrison (born August 14, 2001) is an American football defensive end for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Ohio State.

Early life and high school career

Harrison attended Olentangy Orange High School in Lewis Center, Ohio. He played in the 2019 All-American Bowl.[1] A five-star recruit, Harrison committed to Ohio State University to play college football.[2][3]

College career

Harrison spent his true freshman season at Ohio State in 2019.[4] He played in all 14 games with one start and had 24 tackles and 3.5 sacks.[5][6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 5+12 in
(1.97 m)
274 lb
(124 kg)
36+14 in
(0.92 m)
10 in
(0.25 m)
4.66 s7.33 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)
10 ft 3 in
(3.12 m)
25 reps
Sources:[7][8]

Harrison was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the third round, 75th overall, of the 2023 NFL Draft.[9]

References

  1. Newman, Logan (October 31, 2018). "Chosen 25 DE Zach Harrison receives All-American jersey, still unsure of future". USA TODAY High School Sports. Retrieved July 8, 2023.
  2. Rapoport, Daniel (December 18, 2018). "Five-star DE Zach Harrison commits to Ohio State". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved August 8, 2023.
  3. Jardy, Adam (December 19, 2018). "Five-star recruit Zach Harrison signs with Ohio State University". The Columbus Dispatch. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  4. Baird, Nathan (October 9, 2019). "Why Ohio State freshman Zach Harrison's promising future may have already arrived". cleveland.com. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  5. Rabinowitz, Bill (October 8, 2020). "Ohio State defensive end Zach Harrison hoping to deliver on potential on and off field". Buckeye Xtra. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  6. Lesmerises, Doug (May 7, 2020). "Underestimating Ohio State football defensive end Zach Harrison while he chases the Chase Young peak". cleveland.com. Retrieved August 7, 2023.
  7. "Zach Harrison Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  8. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Zach Harrison College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 27, 2023.
  9. Bair, Scott; McElhaney, Tori (April 28, 2023). "Falcons select Zach Harrison with No. 75 overall NFL Draft pick". AtlantaFalcons.com. Retrieved July 8, 2023.


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