Harvin up for rookie award again
by Tim Yotter of VikingUpdate.com, November 3, 2009 at 9:30am ET

Percy Harvin Profile

Vikings receiver/return man Percy Harvin is nominated for NFL rookie of the week, an award he won last week. On Sunday, Harvin had five receptions for 84 yards and a touchdown and averaged 35 yards on five kickoff returns in the Vikings' 38-26 victory against the Green Bay Packers. Fan voting is taking place at NFL.com.

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Percy Harvin Scout.com Headlines:
Notebook: Exposure for the emerging players
Three prime-time games in December offer the emerging Vikings players to make a statement.
-by VikingUpdate.com Dec 4, 2009
Harvin named rookie of the month
-by VikingUpdate.com Dec 3, 2009
Harvin nominated again
WR Percy Harvin is once again a rookie of the week candidate at NFL.com.
-by VikingUpdate.com Dec 1, 2009
Personnel moves driving team’s success
Success of several bold personnel decisions have fueled team's ascension this season.
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 30, 2009
Photo Gallery: Bears-Vikings
Check out exclusive photos from this week's game against the Chicago Bears
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 30, 2009
Vikings saddle up the 40-year-old arm
On Sunday, the Vikings again relied on Favre’s arm more than Peterson’s legs.
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 30, 2009
Key matchup: Harvin vs. Hester
Devin Hester showed the value of a dangerous return man and now the Vikings have their own version.
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 29, 2009
VikingBuzz BLOG
Team chemistry among key reasons for Vikings success this season.
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 23, 2009
Notebook: Housh vs. Harvin
Harvin has been out-producing Houshmandzadeh for the season and again on Sunday.
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 23, 2009
Harvin proving a quick study
Harvin, coaches explained why he’s having such early success, and the stats prove his success.
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 20, 2009
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Injury News:
Berrian, Harvin active against Packers
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 1, 2009
Injuries make it a painful win
-by VikingUpdate.com Oct 19, 2009
Harvin returns to practice
-by VikingUpdate.com Oct 16, 2009

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Percy Harvin
Ht: 5-11 Wt: 184
Position: WR
Date of Birth: 05/28/1988
Experience: R
High School: Landstown HS
(Virginia Beach, VA)
College: Florida


Biography:
How acquired: Was the 22nd overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft and the fourth receiver drafted.

College: Started 26 of 36 games played, rushing for more than 1,500 yards and receiving for more than 1,500 yards. The only player in Florida history to have 100 yards rushing and 100 yards receiving in a single game. Helped Florida win two BCS National Championships. Set school records for most career yards rushing by a WR (1,852) and the most rushing yards in a season by a WR (858 yards in 2007). Had six games with 100-plus yard rushing and 100-plus receiving. Had 32 TDs (19 rushing, 13 receiving) in three seasons. Earned All-America and All-SEC recognition all three years at Florida. 2008 AFCA Coaches’ All-America Team selection as a specialist. 2007 Biletnikoff Award semi-finalist and Sporting News first-team All-American. 2006 AP SEC Freshman of the Year and Freshman All-American. Scored a TD in each of the last 15 UF games he played in, a streak that led the nation. Led the nation with a 9.4 yards-per-carry average. Had a team-leading 17 TDs, averaging a TD every 6.5 touches

High school: Parade All-America as a senior at Landstown High in Virginia Beach, Va. Selected to participate in the U.S. Army All-American Game. Rivals.com 2004 National Junior of the Year. Is the only athlete in Virginia history to claim five gold medals at the state track meet. Finished his prep career with 75 catches for 1,313 yards with 14 TD receptions. Captain of varsity basketball and football teams.