Who Is Percy Harvin? Age, Height, Weight, Wife, Ethnicity, Wiki

Publish date: 2024-06-10

Percy Harvin, like his mother and sister, is a natural athlete. He was drawn to sports since his elementary school days, and he continued his journey with football in college. Following that, he chose it as his profession and received numerous awards along the way.

He played for a number of well-known teams, including the Buffalo Bills, Seattle Seahawks, New York Jets, and Minnesota Vikings. His NFL statistics include 22 receiving touchdowns, 4026 receiving yards, 927 rushing yards, and 5 rushing touchdowns, as well as 4127 return yards and 5 return touchdowns.

Quick Facts

Celebrated Name:Percy Harvin
Real Name/Full Name:William Percival Harvin III
Gender:Male
Age:35 years old
Birth Date:May 28, 1988
Birth Place:Chesapeake, Virginia, United States
Nationality:American
Height:1.76 m
Weight:83 kg
Sexual Orientation:Straight
Marital Status:Single
Wife/Spouse (Name):No
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter):Yes (Jaden Harvin)
Dating/Girlfriend (Name):N/A
Is Percy Harvin Gay?:No
Profession:Sportsperson, Footballer
Salary:$2 million
Net Worth in 2023:$20 Million

Percy Harvin Biography and Early Life

Percy was born on May 28, 1988, to Linda, his mother, and William Percival Harvin, Jr, his father. Linda previously ran track at Princess Anne High School in Virginia and coached an AAU team.

So we can see where his interest in sports began, and not only him, but his sister, Lindera, also participated in track and contributed significantly to Salem High School and Eastern Michigan University.

Because of an early departure, their father did not contribute much to their lives, but Percy never failed to assist his mother, who ran a daycare out of their home. Percy also coached Pop Warner’s football team to a national championship when he was only 13 years old.

Harvin graduated from Landstown High School in Virginia Beach and then from Florida.

Percy Harvin Age, Height, Weight

Percy Harvin was born on May 28, 1988, and is 35 years old as of  2023. His height is 1.76 m, and he weighs 83 kg.

Career

During his sophomore year of high school, Percy took over as head coach of the Landstown Eagles football team. His first win for his school was a 14-0 victory in the Virginia High School League.

He and his team competed against strong opponents such as First Colonial High School, Oakton High School, James Robinson High School, and others. Whether he was successful or not, he always gave his all and proved his worth.

Despite numerous controversies surrounding his game, he was still regarded as one of the greatest high school athletes. Not only did he excel at football, but he also excelled at basketball and track and field in high school.

He later transferred to the University of Florida and played for the Florida Gators. He was in great shape from the start and had two exciting games against the Tennessee Volunteers.

Throughout his college career, he played for teams such as the Central Florida Golden Knights and the Kentucky Wildcats, among others, and he continually improved his strategies. Though his career was harmed when he tested positive for marijuana, his dedication to the Minnesota Vikings proved them correct when they chose him.

Later in his career, he played for the Seattle Seahawks (2013–2014), New York Jets (2014), and Buffalo Bills (2015–2016). Finally, on March 14th, 2017, he announced his retirement from the NFL.

Percy Harvin Achievements and Awards

Percy has received numerous honors. He was named National High School Junior of the Year in 2004 and received the Virginia Beach district award. Furthermore, his most prestigious award came in 2006, when he was named SEC Championship Game Most Valuable Player.

In 2008, he won the SEC and BCS National Championships, as well as First and Second Team AII-SEC and First and Second Team AII-American honors. In 2009, he was named Rookie of the Week twice in a row and Rookie of the Year overall. Finally, he was named Pro Bowl kick returner in 2010.

Percy Harvin’s Net Worth in 2023

Percy Harvin has always enjoyed playing on the field. And it is something he approached as a child. He has worked tirelessly to give his all in each game. This is why he has amassed a large sum of money and assets. His net worth is estimated to be around $20 million as of November 2023.

Percy Harvin is a very hardworking athlete who accomplished a lot for whichever team he was playing for throughout his career. Though he is no longer a player, his passion for sports, particularly cricket, is unending and will remain so.

There were also challenges in the footballer’s life, such as dealing with controversies and recovering from injuries and illness. But he knew he couldn’t abandon his game, and thus his love and passion.

Percy Harvin Wife, Marriage

The footballer’s personal life is unknown, but he has a son named Jaden Harvin.

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