James Harvey (American football)

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James Harvey
No. 64
Position: Offensive lineman
Personal information
Born: (1965-11-27) November 27, 1965 (age 59)
New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:265 lb (120 kg)
Career information
High school: Columbia
(Columbia, Mississippi)
College: Jackson State (1983–1986)
Undrafted: 1987
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

James M. Harvey (born November 27, 1965) is a former American football linebacker who played two seasons with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Jackson State. He was also a member of the Atlanta Falcons.

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Early life and college

James M. Harvey was born on November 27, 1965, in New Orleans, Louisiana. [1] He attended Columbia High School in Columbia, Mississippi. [1] He helped Columbia win the state title in 1982. [2]

Harvey was a member of the Jackson State Tigers from 1983 to 1986. [1]

Professional career

After going undrafted in the 1987 NFL draft Harvey signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on May 6. [3] He was released on August 3. [3] On September 25, he was re-signed by the Chiefs during the 1987 NFL players strike. [3] Harvey started all three strike games for the Chiefs before being released on October 20, after the strike ended. [3] [4] He signed a futures contract with the Chiefs on November 6, 1987. [3] He was released on August 30, 1988. [3] Harvey was re-signed on September 28 and played in one game for the Chiefs that season before being released for the final time on October 11, 1988. [3] [4]

Harvey was signed by the Atlanta Falcons on February 24, 1989. [3] He was released on August 21, 1989. [3]

Post-playing career

Harvey later worked in the Columbia School District and was the 2015 Columbia School District Teacher of the Year. [2] In 2015, he was named the head coach at his alma mater, Columbia High School. [2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "James Harvey". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  2. 1 2 3 "Columbia names Harvey head football coach". Hattiesburg American . March 31, 2015. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 "James Harvey NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
  4. 1 2 "James Harvey". Pro Football Reference . Retrieved February 8, 2025.