Michael Harrison (American football) explained

Michael Harrison
School:San Diego State Aztecs
Pastschools:
Currentnumber:87
Currentposition:Tight end
Class:Junior
Major:Marketing and Real Estate
Highschool:St. Ignatius College Preparatory (San Francisco, California)
Birth Date:October 19, 2001
Birth Place:San Francisco, California, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:215
Espn:4701588

Michael Harrison (born October 19, 2001) is an American football tight end who will play for the San Diego State Aztecs. He previously played for the Colorado Buffaloes.

Early life and high school

Harrison grew up in San Francisco and attended St. Ignatius College Preparatory where he lettered in football, track & field, soccer and baseball. He was an unranked tight end recruit and committed to play college football at Colorado as a walk-on wide receiver.[1] [2]

College career

Colorado

Harrison did not play during his true freshman season in 2020. During the 2021 season he played in all 12 games and finished the season with four special teams points with three knockdown or springing blocks on kickoff returns while on special teams.[3] During the 2022 season, he played in all 12 games while mostly being on special teams. He finished the season with seven special teams points with one forced fair catch and five knockdown blocks on kick return along with two receptions for 12 yards.[4]

During the 2023 season, he was switched from being a walk-on wide receiver to a tight end.[5] [6] Harrison would be named the Buffaloes starting tight end for the 2023 season.[7] In the Week 3 game against Colorado State, he made seven catches for 76 yards and two touchdowns, including the game tying two point conversion to send the game into overtime.[8] [9]

On December 4, 2023, Harrison announced that he would entering the transfer portal.[10]

San Diego State

On December 18, 2023, Harrison announced that he would be transferring to San Diego State.[11]

Season! colspan="2"
GamesReceiving
GP GS Rec Yards Avg TD
Colorado Buffaloes
2020Redshirt
202112 0 0 0 0.0 0
202212 0 2 12 6.0 0
202312 4 31 284 9.2 5
San Diego State Aztecs
20240 0 0 0 0.0 0
Career 36 4 33 296 9.0 5

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Michael Harrison, St. Ignatius College Preparatory, Tight End. 247sports.com. October 4, 2023.
  2. Web site: Praveen . Nagma . Who Is Colorado Buffaloes Tight End Michael Harrison? . Sportsmanor . 6 October 2023.
  3. Web site: Michael Harrison. Colorado Buffaloes.
  4. Web site: Michael Harrison 2022 Gamelog. Sports Reference. October 4, 2023.
  5. Web site: Position switch timely as Michael Harrison looks to help CU Buffs' injury-riddled tight ends. BuffZone. Pat. Rooney. August 20, 2023. October 4, 2023.
  6. Web site: Segars . Zach . Could Michael Harrison be a surprise star for the CU Buffs? . Mile High Sports . 6 October 2023.
  7. Web site: King . Tyler . CU Buffs walk-on Michael Harrison has quickly gone from reserve wide receiver to starting tight end . Denver Gazette . 6 October 2023.
  8. Web site: Walk-on tight end Michael Harrison steps up, plays key role in Buffs win. 247sports.com. Jimmie. Searfoss. September 17, 2023. October 4, 2023.
  9. Web site: Sarles . Jesse . Deion Sanders: Walk-on tight end Michael Harrison "didn't flinch" during Colorado roster overhaul . CBS News . 6 October 2023.
  10. Web site: Colorado's Michael Harrison enters transfer portal. Sports Illustrated. Anthony. Kazmierczak. December 4, 2023. December 6, 2023.
  11. Web site: Colorado transfer TE Michael Harrison commits to San Diego State. On3.com. Pete. Nakos. December 18, 2023. December 18, 2023.