Martin Harrison
Encyclopedia
Martin Allen Harrison is a former American football
defensive end
who played ten seasons in the National Football League
for the San Francisco 49ers
, the Minnesota Vikings
, and the Seattle Seahawks
. He played college football
for the University of Washington
. Martin attended Newport High School in Bellevue, Washington
and was a multiple letter winner in both football and track and field
. In 1983, at only 15 years old, he placed sixth in the national AAU junior olympics
in the decathlon
.
He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington.
See Martin's picture while with the Vikings at http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/2254/
(1992, 1993) and once to the New York Giants
(1990).
In 1990 he made the team as a tenth round draft pick. That year the team finished the season with a 14-2 regular season record. Because of injury, he saw limited action. In 1991 Harrison was released on the final cut then resigned the next day to the practice squad where he spent the entire season. However, in the next two years, he would play in a total of 27 games, starting two of them.
He finished his tenure with the 49ers with a total of 9.5 sack
s, 2 forced fumble
s, and 39 tackles.
, Harrison was named the starter at right defensive end
in 1996. He managed his best season statistically, racking up 7 sacks and 21 tackles while starting in only 8 games.
He completed his career with a total of 21 sacks, 1 interception, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovered and 90 tackles- 77 unasisted and 13 assisted.
Key:(GP) Games Played - (GS) Games Started - (FF) Forced Fumbles - (TK) Tackles - (INT) Interceptions
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
who played ten seasons in the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
for the San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and...
, the Minnesota Vikings
Minnesota Vikings
The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960...
, and the Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
for the University of Washington
University of Washington
University of Washington is a public research university, founded in 1861 in Seattle, Washington, United States. The UW is the largest university in the Northwest and the oldest public university on the West Coast. The university has three campuses, with its largest campus in the University...
. Martin attended Newport High School in Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue, Washington
Bellevue is a city in the Eastside region of King County, Washington, United States, across Lake Washington from Seattle. Long known as a suburb or satellite city of Seattle, it is now categorized as an edge city or a boomburb. The population was 122,363 at the 2010 census.Downtown Bellevue is...
and was a multiple letter winner in both football and track and field
Track and field
Track and field is a sport comprising various competitive athletic contests based around the activities of running, jumping and throwing. The name of the sport derives from the venue for the competitions: a stadium which features an oval running track surrounding a grassy area...
. In 1983, at only 15 years old, he placed sixth in the national AAU junior olympics
Junior olympics
Junior Olympics and Jr. Olympics can refer to any one of many different sporting events and organizations around the world dedicated to youth sporting activities.*Junior Olympic Gold, American national youth singles bowling tournament...
in the decathlon
Decathlon
The decathlon is a combined event in athletics consisting of ten track and field events. The word decathlon is of Greek origin . Events are held over two consecutive days and the winners are determined by the combined performance in all. Performance is judged on a points system in each event, not...
.
He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Washington.
See Martin's picture while with the Vikings at http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/nfl/players/2254/
Honors and awards
- Sophomore, Honorable Mention All-American Team- Sporting News.
- Three-year starter.
- Co-Captain in 1989. Defensive Lineman Of The Year 1989.
- Senior year- received league honors "Honorable Mention" as OLB behind Junior SeauJunior SeauTiaina Baul "Junior" Seau is a former American football linebacker. He was drafted fifth overall by the San Diego Chargers during the 1990 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Southern California and was the progenitor of the "NFL-USC linebacker".A ten-time All-Pro and...
and Carnell LakeCarnell LakeCarnell Augustino Lake is a former professional American football player who was a member of the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team. He was the Cornerbacks Coach for the UCLA Bruins under head coach Rick Neuheisel in 2009 before leaving after one season for family reasons.-College career:Lake played for...
, both first round NFL DraftNFL DraftThe National Football League Draft is an annual event in which the National Football League teams select eligible college football players and it is their most common source of player recruitment. The basic design of the draft is each team is given a position in the drafting order in reverse order...
picks. - 4 QB sacks vs Oregon, 5 Tackles For Loss (TFL) vs Washington State U, 21 TFL in the 1989 season.
- 38 career TFL. 275 career tackles. 34 career starts.
San Francisco 49ers (1990-1993)
While with the 49ers Harrison made it to the NFC Championship game three times, in 1990, 1992 and 1993, however losing each year, twice to the Dallas CowboysDallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
(1992, 1993) and once to the New York Giants
New York Giants
The New York Giants are a professional American football team based in East Rutherford, New Jersey, representing the New York City metropolitan area. The Giants are currently members of the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
(1990).
In 1990 he made the team as a tenth round draft pick. That year the team finished the season with a 14-2 regular season record. Because of injury, he saw limited action. In 1991 Harrison was released on the final cut then resigned the next day to the practice squad where he spent the entire season. However, in the next two years, he would play in a total of 27 games, starting two of them.
He finished his tenure with the 49ers with a total of 9.5 sack
Quarterback sack
In American football and Canadian football, a sack occurs when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw a forward pass, or when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage in the "pocket" and the intent of what he was going to do is unclear...
s, 2 forced fumble
Fumble
A fumble in American and Canadian football occurs when a player, who has possession and control of the ball loses it before being downed or scoring. By rule, it is any act other than passing, kicking or successful handing that results in loss of player possession...
s, and 39 tackles.
1994-1995
At age 27, Harrison switched teams in hopes of getting more playing time. In his first season with the Vikings he played in 13 games, with mostly special teams play. Harrison had more playing time and made a bigger impact the next season, getting to the quarterback 4.5 times, making 10 tackles and getting his only career interception, in which he returned it for ten yards.1996, the starter season
After having a decent year in 19951995 NFL season
The 1995 NFL season was the 76th regular season of the National Football League. The league expanded to 30 teams with the addition of the Carolina Panthers and the Jacksonville Jaguars...
, Harrison was named the starter at right defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
in 1996. He managed his best season statistically, racking up 7 sacks and 21 tackles while starting in only 8 games.
Minnesota Vikings (1999)
Harrison spent his last year in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings in 1999. Due to a knee injury, he did not see much action that year, playing only in the first 4 games.He completed his career with a total of 21 sacks, 1 interception, 3 forced fumbles, 1 fumble recovered and 90 tackles- 77 unasisted and 13 assisted.
NFL Statistics
| Year | Age | Team | GP | GS | Sacks | FF | TK | INT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 23 | SFO San Francisco 49ers The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and... |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 1991 | 24 | SFO San Francisco 49ers The San Francisco 49ers are a professional American football team based in San Francisco, California, playing in the West Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team was founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference and... * |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 25 | SFO | 16 | 1 | 3.5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| 1993 | 26 | SFO | 11 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 23 | 0 |
| 1994 | 27 | MIN Minnesota Vikings The Minnesota Vikings are a professional American football team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Vikings joined the National Football League as an expansion team in 1960... |
13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1995 | 28 | MIN | 11 | 0 | 4.5 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| 1996 | 29 | MIN | 16 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| 1997 | 30 | SEA Seattle Seahawks The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team... |
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1999 | 32 | MIN | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Career | 81 | 10 | 21 | 3 | 77 | 1 |
Key:(GP) Games Played - (GS) Games Started - (FF) Forced Fumbles - (TK) Tackles - (INT) Interceptions
- 1991 SFO Practice Squad