Harrison Hand Explained

Harrison Hand
Current Team:	Atlanta Falcons
Number:	37
Position:	Cornerback
Birth Date:	12 November 1998
Birth Place:	Cherry Hill, New Jersey, U.S.
Height Ft:	5
Height In:	11
Weight Lb:	185
High School:	Cherry Hill West (NJ)
College:	Baylor (2017–2018) Temple (2019)
Draftyear:	2020
Draftround:	5
Draftpick:	169
Pastteams:	Minnesota Vikings New York Giants * Chicago Bears Atlanta Falcons (–present)
Status:	Injured reserve
Statlabel1:	Total tackles
Statvalue1:	34
Statlabel2:	Sacks
Statlabel3:	Pass deflections
Statvalue3:	4
Statlabel4:	Interceptions
Statvalue4:	1
Statlabel5:	Forced fumbles
Statvalue5:	2
Statlabel6:	Fumble recoveries
Statlabel7:	Touchdowns
Pfr:	H/HandHa00

Harrison Hand (born November 12, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Temple, before being selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fifth round of the 2020 draft.

College career

Hand played football at Baylor for three years before transferring to Temple.^[1] In 2019, he had three interceptions. He skipped the bowl game to prepare for the NFL Draft.^[2]

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Hand was selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 169th pick in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL draft.^[3] In Week 16 against the New Orleans Saints on Christmas Day, Hand recorded his first career interception off a pass thrown by Drew Brees during the 52–33 loss.^[4]

Hand was waived on August 23, 2022.^[5]

New York Giants

On August 24, 2022, Hand was claimed off waivers by the New York Giants.^[6] He was waived on August 30, 2022, and signed to the practice squad the next day.^[7] He was released on September 5.^[8]

Chicago Bears

On September 13, 2022, Hand was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad. He was promoted to the active roster on December 22. He was released on April 24, 2023.

Atlanta Falcons

On June 11, 2024, Hand signed with the Atlanta Falcons.^[9] He was placed on injured reserve on August 11.^[10]

Personal life

Hand is the cousin of former NFL defensive end Turk McBride and safety Antwine Perez.

External links

• Temple Owls bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Former Cherry Hill West star Harrison Hand transferring from Baylor to Temple .
2. News: Goessling . Ben . April 25, 2020 . Vikings trade back, address corner again with Temple's Harrison Hand in 5th round . April 25, 2020 . Star Tribune.
3. News: April 25, 2020 . Vikings' Harrison Hand: Selected by Minnesota . April 25, 2020 . CBS Sports.
4. Web site: Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints – December 25th, 2020 . December 26, 2020 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
5. Web site: August 23, 2022 . Vikings Waive Harrison Hand & Shaun Beyer, Announce More Roster Moves . Vikings.com.
6. Web site: Eisen, Michael . August 24, 2022 . Collin Johnson to IR with Achilles; Giants claim 3 off waivers . Giants.com.
7. Web site: Eisen, Michael . August 31, 2022 . Giants sign 15 players to practice squad; 1 spot remains . Giants.com.
8. Web site: September 5, 2022 . Giants sign DB Fabian Moreau to practice squad, release two . Giants Wire . USA Today.
9. Web site: Falcons sign Harrison Hand, release Anthony Sao . 2024-06-12 . AtlantaFalcons.com . en-US.
10. Web site: Falcons place OLB Bralen Trice on reserve/injured list, make a slew of transactions. Waack, Terrin. AtlantaFalcons.com. August 11, 2024.