Derrick Harvey

Derrick Harvey (born November 9, 1986 in Greenbelt, Maryland) is an American football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jaguars eighth overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida. Harvey started football late, in his junior year of high school at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland. As a senior, he recorded over 150 tackles and 31 sacks, a Ma... more

Derrick Harvey (born November 9, 1986 in Greenbelt, Maryland) is an American football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Jaguars eighth overall in the 2008 NFL Draft. He played college football at Florida. Harvey started football late, in his junior year of high school at Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland. 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 4A State Semi-finals, where they lost their only game of the season. He received first-team all-state honors by the Associated Press. He was a high school All-America selection by Tom Lemming, EA Sports, Riddell and SuperPrep. He was also a second team All-America selection by USA Today. Harvey was also the Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year. A five-star recruit, he eventually committed to Florida.... less