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{{Short description|American football player (born 1988)}}
{{Distinguish|Pressley Harvin III}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name         = Percy Harvin
| image        = Percy Harvin vs. Redskins 2014 Cropped.jpg
| alt          =
| caption      = Harvin with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014
| current_team = 
| number       = 12, 11, 16, 18
| position     = [[Wide receiver]]
| birth_date   = {{Birth date and age|1988|5|28|mf=y}}
| birth_place  = [[Chesapeake, Virginia]], U.S.
| height_ft    = 5
| height_in    = 11
| weight_lbs   = 184
| high_school  = [[Landstown High School|Landstown]] {{nowrap|([[Virginia Beach, Virginia]])}}
| college      = [[Florida Gators football|Florida]] (2006–2008)
| draftyear    = 2009
| draftround   = 1
| draftpick    = 22
| pastteams    = * [[Minnesota Vikings]] ({{NFL Year|2009}}–{{NFL Year|2012}})
* [[Seattle Seahawks]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2014}})
* [[New York Jets]] ({{NFL Year|2014}})
* [[Buffalo Bills]] ({{NFL Year|2015}}–{{NFL Year|2016}})
| highlights   = * [[List of Super Bowl champions|Super Bowl champion]] ([[Super Bowl XLVIII|XLVIII]])
* [[NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year]] (2009)
* [[Pro Bowl]] ([[2010 Pro Bowl|2009]])
* [[PFWA All-Rookie Team]] (2009)
* Minnesota Vikings All-Mall of America Field Team
* 2× [[BCS National Championship Game|BCS national champion]] ([[2007 BCS National Championship Game|2006]], [[2009 BCS National Championship Game|2008]])
* 2× First-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]] ([[2007 College Football All-America Team|2007]], [[2008 College Football All-America Team|2008]])
* 2× First-team [[List of All-SEC football teams|All-SEC]] ([[2007 All-SEC football team|2007]], [[2008 All-SEC football team|2008]])
* [[Southeastern Conference football individual awards#Freshman of the Year|SEC Freshman of the Year]] (2006)
| statlabel1   = [[Receiving yards]]
| statvalue1   = 4,026
| statlabel2   = [[Touchdown|Receiving touchdowns]]
| statvalue2   = 22
| statlabel3   = [[Rushing yards]]
| statvalue3   = 927
| statlabel4   = [[Touchdown|Rushing touchdowns]]
| statvalue4   = 5
| statlabel5   = [[Return yards]]
| statvalue5   = 4,127
| statlabel6   = [[Touchdown|Return touchdowns]]
| statvalue6   = 5
| pfr          = HarvPe00 
}}

'''William Percival Harvin III''' (born May 28, 1988) is an American former professional [[American football|football]] player who was a [[wide receiver]] in the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] for the [[Florida Gators football|Florida Gators]], who won the [[BCS National Championship]] in 2006 and 2008. A two-time first-team [[College Football All-America Team|All-American]], he was selected by the [[Minnesota Vikings]] in the first round of the [[2009 NFL draft]]. Harvin also played for the [[Seattle Seahawks]], [[New York Jets]] and [[Buffalo Bills]]. He was named the [[National Football League Rookie of the Year Award|Associated Press Offensive Rookie of the Year]] in 2009 and won [[Super Bowl XLVIII]] with the Seahawks in 2013 over the [[Denver Broncos]]. He attended and played football for [[Landstown High School]] in [[Virginia Beach]], where his team won the high school state championship in 2004.

==Early life==
Harvin was born to William Percival Harvin Jr. and wife Linda in [[Chesapeake, Virginia]], where after his father's departure, he lived with his mother and his older sister, Lintera.  His mother, Linda, ran a daycare out of their home as Harvin helped with the children. Harvin's mother ran track at [[Princess Anne High School]] in Virginia Beach and later coached an AAU track team.  His sister, Lintera, ran track, both at [[Salem High School (Virginia Beach, Virginia)|Salem High School]] in Virginia Beach and at [[Eastern Michigan University]].  As a child, Harvin was a gifted athlete whose prowess was first noted as a six-year-old flag football participant.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Scoggins |first=Chip |date=April 27, 2009 |title=Harvin insists he's matured from past conflicts. |url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/43751327.html?page=2&c=y/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131203001233/http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/43751327.html?page=2&c=y/ |archive-date=December 3, 2013 |access-date=August 14, 2009 |website=Minneapolis Star Tribune}}</ref>  At the age of 13, he played for coach Bruce Pearl and the Virginia Beach Mustangs [[Pop Warner Little Scholars|Pop Warner]] football team, leading the team to a national championship.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Tom |date=August 22, 2010 |title=Harvin’s scary collapse shows how impressive his rise has been |url=https://www.pilotonline.com/sports/columns/article_ee666548-1007-5904-90c0-f9da4d4fc2d8.html/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210711215600/https://www.pilotonline.com/sports/columns/article_ee666548-1007-5904-90c0-f9da4d4fc2d8.html |archive-date=July 11, 2021 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=The Virginian-Pilot |language=en-US}}</ref>

==High school career==
At [[Landstown High School]] in [[Virginia Beach]], Harvin was noted for his speed (4.32 seconds in the 40-yard dash as a freshman) and ability to make people miss in the open field.  In 2003, during his [[Tenth grade#United States|sophomore]] year, the Landstown Eagles were the state Group AAA runner-up in football.  A year later, Harvin led the Eagles' football team to a perfect 14–0 record and a [[Virginia High School League]] (VHSL) Group AAA Division 6 state championship.  In the title game against [[Robinson Secondary School|James Robinson High School]], Harvin accounted for 476 all-purpose yards in rushing, receiving, kick returns, and interception returns, as well as scoring five [[touchdown]]s in the 47–20 victory.  In 2005, Landstown finished 13–1 after a 28–7 state championship game upset loss to [[Oakton High School]] of [[Vienna, Virginia]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Dillon |first=Liam |date=December 11, 2005 |title=Oakton's Sweet Taste of Success |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/10/AR2005121001364.html/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121110230317/http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/12/10/AR2005121001364.html |archive-date=November 10, 2012 |access-date=March 15, 2008 |newspaper=The Washington Post}}</ref>  Following his stellar high school career, Harvin participated in the 2006 [[U.S. Army All-American Bowl]].  He also triumphed in basketball, where he helped the team to a 33–6 record and runner-up in the 2005 VHSL AAA state championship game.

After receiving National Junior Player of the Year honors in 2005, Harvin became one of the most highly acclaimed high school football players in the country.  As one of the top recruits in the 2006 high school class, Harvin was ranked number one overall by [[Rivals.com]]<ref name="rivalstop100">{{Cite web |title=The Rivals 100 – 2006 Prospect Ranking |url=http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?SID=880&Year=2006&ra_key=1162 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20060423042915/http://rivals100.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?SID=880&Year=2006&ra_key=1162 |archive-date=April 23, 2006 |access-date=January 9, 2009 |website=Rivals.com}}</ref> and the number two receiver by [[Scout.com]].<ref name="ScoutCom">{{Cite web |year=2006 |title=Football Recruiting – Prospects: Wide Receiver |url=http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=4&yr=2006&pid=16 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120405102540/http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=9&c=4&yr=2006&pid=16 |archive-date=April 5, 2012 |access-date=September 24, 2008 |website=Scout.com}}</ref>

Despite his accomplishments, Harvin's high school athletic career was not without controversy.  He served a one-game suspension early in his junior football season for unsportsmanlike conduct.  As a senior, he was suspended for the final two regular-season games after making contact with an official and using inappropriate language during a game against [[First Colonial High School]].  In basketball, Harvin and a [[Green Run High School]] player were involved in a scuffle that prompted referees to stop the game with time remaining on the clock.  As a result of this and prior incidents, Harvin was suspended from athletic competition by the VHSL.

Despite these missteps, Harvin ranks as one of the greatest high school athletes to come out of the Hampton Roads area.  He scored 77 career touchdowns, accounted for more points than any player in South Hampton Roads history, and led Landstown High School to three consecutive Group AAA Division 6 state football championship games.  As a junior Harvin led the Landstown basketball team to the state final, and became the first athlete since 1936 to win five gold medals at the state track meet.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frankenberry |first=Jami |date=December 10, 2006 |title=Sun Shines on Harvin at Florida |url=http://hamptonroads.com/node/193401 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090122222827/http://hamptonroads.com/node/193401 |archive-date=January 22, 2009 |access-date=October 15, 2009 |website=The Virginian-Pilot}}</ref>  Despite several earlier statements that he would attend [[Florida State University]], on December 19, 2005, Harvin committed to the [[University of Florida]] over [[Florida State]], [[University of Miami]] (FL), [[University of Michigan]], and [[University of Southern California]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gola |first=Henry |date=December 19, 2005 |title=Harvin and McDaniel Commit to Florida |url=https://insider.espn.com/college-sports/recruiting/news/story?id=2265229&action=login&appRedirect=http%253a%252f%252finsider.espn.go.com%252fncaa%252frecruiting%252fnews%252fstory%253fid%253d2265229 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070311073725/http://insider.espn.go.com/ncaa/recruiting/news/story?id=2265229&action=login&appRedirect=http%3a%2f%2finsider.espn.go.com%2fncaa%2frecruiting%2fnews%2fstory%3fid%3d2265229 |archive-date=March 11, 2007 |access-date=December 7, 2006 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

===Track and field===
In 2000, at the age of 12, he was a member of the National Champion 4 × 100 m relay team in the Midget (11–12) Age Group.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Virginia Beach Flames National Champions |url=http://www.eteamz.com/vbflames/news/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080607073617/http://www.eteamz.com/vbflames/news/ |archive-date=June 7, 2008 |access-date=October 14, 2009 |website=eteamz.com}}</ref>  Harvin was also a standout track athlete at the Landstown High School.  He became the first athlete in 69 years to capture five state titles at 2005 Virginia Class AAA state meet, winning the [[100 meters]], with a time of 10.69 seconds, [[200 meters]], with a time of 21.59 seconds, [[long jump]], with a leap of 7.15 meters, and in [[triple jump]], with a leap of 14.50 meters.  He captured the 2005 Virginia Class AAA indoor title in [[triple jump]], with a leap of 14.70 meters. He also won the 2004 state title in [[long jump]] as a sophomore with a leap of 7.14 meters.  As a result of various incidents, Harvin was suspended from athletic competition by the Virginia High School League (VHSL).  The suspension prevented Harvin from competing in the VHSL Group AAA State Indoor Track Meet at [[George Mason University]] that year.  His loss, after becoming the first athlete to win five state track titles in the same meet during his junior year, was a huge blow to his high school track team.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tucker |first=Kyle |date=March 2, 2006 |title=Harvin barred from competition by Virginia High School League. |url=http://hamptonroads.com/2006/03/harvin-barred-competition-virginia-high-school-league/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090501125035/http://hamptonroads.com/2006/03/harvin-barred-competition-virginia-high-school-league |archive-date=May 1, 2009 |access-date=March 15, 2008 |website=The Virginian-Pilot}}</ref>

Harvin's personal bests are 10.43 seconds in the [[100 meters]], 21.19 seconds in the [[200 meters]], and 7.40 meters in [[long jump]].

==College career==
Harvin accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the [[University of Florida]] in Gainesville, Florida,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Carroll |first=Brandon |date=March 30, 2020 |title=Reliving Percy Harvin’s Career as a Florida Gator |url=https://www.si.com/college/florida/football/reliving-percy-harvin-career-florida-gators |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220107201226/https://www.si.com/college/florida/football/reliving-percy-harvin-career-florida-gators |archive-date=January 7, 2022 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en}}</ref><ref name="ufprofile">{{Cite web |title=Percy Harvin |url=http://web.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2008&player_id=35 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140810234320/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2008&player_id=35 |archive-date=August 10, 2014 |website=GatorZone.com}}</ref> where he played on coach [[Urban Meyer]]'s [[Florida Gators football]] team from [[2006 Florida Gators football team|2006]] to [[2008 Florida Gators football team|2008]].<ref name="ufmediaguide">''[http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2011/media_guide.pdf  2011 Florida Gators Football Media Guide] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120402035222/http://web.gatorzone.com/football/media/2011/media_guide.pdf |date=April 2, 2012 }}'', University Athletic Association, Gainesville, Florida, pp. 74–75, 77, 80, 89, 95, 97, 102, 127, 138–140, 143–145, 147–148, 152, 159, 162. 182 (2011).  Retrieved August 29, 2011.</ref>  Harvin had an immediate and dramatic impact for the Gators as a freshman in 2006, and was a key offensive player during the Gators' national championship season in 2008.<ref name=ufprofile/>

===2006 season===
Harvin made his collegiate debut for the Florida Gators on September 2, 2006, against the [[2006 Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team|Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles]].<ref name=ufprofile/>  Harvin was a dual threat, lining up at both running back and wide receiver. He caught three passes for 33 yards and carried the ball four times for a team-leading 58 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Southern Mississippi at Florida Box Score, September 2, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-02-florida.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608171326/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-02-florida.html |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Harvin's second game was on September 9 against the [[2006 UCF Golden Knights football team|Central Florida Golden Knights]].  He caught four passes for 99 yards, including a 58-yard touchdown pass.<ref>{{Cite web |title=UCF at Florida Box Score, September 9, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-09-florida.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608171327/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-09-florida.html |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>  In the third and fourth games of the season, Harvin saw limited action against the [[2006 Tennessee Volunteers football team|Tennessee Volunteers]], where he had one catch for 12 yards and one rush for 13 yards in the win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Florida at Tennessee Box Score, September 16, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-16-tennessee.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318120723/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-16-tennessee.html |archive-date=March 18, 2018 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was injured in the second quarter and thus played very little for the rest of the game and during practice the following week.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Andreu |first=Robbie |date=October 3, 2006 |title=Meyer expects to have Harvin set |url=https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2006/10/03/meyer-expects-to-have-harvin-set/31608241007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221007002320/https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/2006/10/03/meyer-expects-to-have-harvin-set/31608241007/ |archive-date=October 7, 2022 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=Gainesville Sun |language=en-US}}</ref>  A week later against the [[2006 Kentucky Wildcats football team|Kentucky Wildcats]], Harvin had only one rush for two yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kentucky at Florida Box Score, September 23, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-23-florida.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608171328/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-09-23-florida.html |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>  Due to his injuries, Harvin did not play against the [[2006 Alabama Crimson Tide football team|Alabama]] and played sparingly against [[2006 LSU Tigers football team|LSU]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spicer |first=Ben |date=December 13, 2008 |title=Gator Nation's Eyes Are On One Thing: Percy Harvin's Bum Ankle |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/92639-gator-nations-eyes-are-on-one-thing-percy-harvins-bum-ankle |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705221647/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/92639-gator-nations-eyes-are-on-one-thing-percy-harvins-bum-ankle |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=LSU at Florida Box Score, October 7, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-10-07-florida.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608171329/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-10-07-florida.html |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>  He returned to the lineup for the [[2006 Auburn Tigers football team|Auburn]] game and continued his sporadic freshman year performance, rushing for a 42-yard touchdown against rival [[2006 Florida State Seminoles football team|Florida State]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Florida at Auburn Box Score, October 14, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-10-14-auburn.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608171329/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-10-14-auburn.html |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Florida at Florida State Box Score, November 25, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-11-25-florida-state.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608171333/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-11-25-florida-state.html |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> However, Harvin suffered a neck sprain in the game and was taken off the field on a stretcher.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 26, 2006 |title=Florida WR Harvin taken off on stretcher after hit |url=https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=ncf&id=2675407 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705221648/https://www.espn.com/espn/wire?section=ncf&id=2675407 |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref>  Harvin returned the next week for the [[2006 SEC Championship Game|SEC Championship Game]] against [[2006 Arkansas Razorbacks football team|Arkansas]], by catching five passes for 62 yards and a touchdown.  He also ran six times for a team high 105 yards, including a 67-yard touchdown run.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Florida vs Arkansas Box Score, December 2, 2006 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-12-02-arkansas.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608171334/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2006-12-02-arkansas.html |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> With that performance, Harvin was named the game MVP.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zimmerman |first=Brandon |date=December 3, 2006 |title=Freshman Harvin Plays Like Veteran |url=https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2006/12/03/freshman-harvin-plays-like-veteran/25879172007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705221649/https://www.theledger.com/story/news/2006/12/03/freshman-harvin-plays-like-veteran/25879172007/ |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=The Ledger |language=en-US}}</ref>  He finished off his freshman season with a win in the [[2007 BCS National Championship Game|BCS National Championship Game]] against the [[2006 Ohio State Buckeyes football team|Ohio State Buckeyes]].  In the game, Harvin lined up at quarterback numerous times, and was a factor in both the run game and the pass game with 22 yards rushing, 60 yards receiving, and a rushing touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BCS Championship – Ohio State vs Florida Box Score, January 8, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-01-08-florida.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180406041541/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-01-08-florida.html |archive-date=April 6, 2018 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>  Despite his injury-plagued freshman season, Harvin was awarded [[Southeastern Conference|SEC]] College Freshman of the year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frankenberry |first=Jami |date=April 23, 2020 |title=Our Greatest Hits: Percy Harvin wanted a new start at Florida after a troubled high school career |url=https://www.pilotonline.com/sports/national-sports/vp-sp-percy-harvin-our-greatest-hits-20200423-mknvpmbtqrecjnlehkr6mnuo6y-story.html/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329232856/https://www.pilotonline.com/sports/national-sports/vp-sp-percy-harvin-our-greatest-hits-20200423-mknvpmbtqrecjnlehkr6mnuo6y-story.html |archive-date=March 29, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=The Virginian-Pilot |language=en-US}}</ref>

[[File:Percy harvin.jpg|thumb|left|260px|Harvin standing on the sidelines while playing for the Gators]]

===2007 season===
Harvin entered the 2007 season as the starting receiver for the Gators. In the season opener, a 49–3 victory over [[2007 Western Kentucky Hilltoppers football team|Western Kentucky]], Harvin recorded three receptions for 53 yards and a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Western Kentucky at Florida Box Score, September 1, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-01-florida.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324195811/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-01-florida.html |archive-date=March 24, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> A week later against [[2007 Troy Trojans football team|Troy]], Harvin recorded three [[reception (American football)|reception]]s for 42 yards and a touchdown and also rushed for 56 yards on four carries.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Troy at Florida Box Score, September 8, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-08-florida.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327113309/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-08-florida.html |archive-date=March 27, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The next game, a blowout victory over [[2007 Tennessee Volunteers football team|Tennessee]], Harvin contributed greatly with 120 yards on four receptions and 75 rushing yards with a touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Tennessee at Florida Box Score, September 15, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-15-florida.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201005203810/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-15-florida.html |archive-date=October 5, 2020 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the following game, Harvin grabbed 11 passes for 121 yards and a score in a 30–24 win over [[2007 Ole Miss Rebels football team|Ole Miss]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Florida at Ole Miss Box Score, September 22, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-22-mississippi.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230410020153/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-22-mississippi.html |archive-date=April 10, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the Gators' first loss of the season to [[2007 Auburn Tigers football team|Auburn]], Harvin recorded 119 yards on seven receptions. The game marked his third-consecutive 100-yard receiving game.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Auburn at Florida Box Score, September 29, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-29-florida.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230321052633/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-09-29-florida.html |archive-date=March 21, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The next three weeks resulted in modest numbers from Harvin, but he did go over 100 yards in either rushing or receiving. On November 3, Harvin had his best game of the season statistically, in a victory over [[2007 Vanderbilt Commodores football team|Vanderbilt]], when he recorded 110 receiving yards on nine receptions and 11 rushes for 113 yards and two rushing scores.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vanderbilt at Florida Box Score, November 3, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-11-03-florida.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324200235/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-11-03-florida.html |archive-date=March 24, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> After missing the following two victories with a sinus infection, Harvin returned with a 16 rush, 157 yard performance with a rushing touchdown against [[2007 Florida State Seminoles football team|Florida State]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Huber |first=Mic |date=November 19, 2007 |title=Harvin expects to face 'Noles |url=https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2007/11/19/harvin-expects-to-face-noles/28633098007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705221650/https://www.heraldtribune.com/story/news/2007/11/19/harvin-expects-to-face-noles/28633098007/ |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=Sarasota Herald-Tribune |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Florida State at Florida Box Score, November 24, 2007 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-11-24-florida.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230324181819/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2007-11-24-florida.html |archive-date=March 24, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> The Gators took their 9–3 record to the [[2008 Capital One Bowl|Capital One Bowl]] in Orlando, where they lost to [[2007 Michigan Wolverines football team|Michigan]], 35–41. He put up monster numbers as he had nine receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown, also rushing for 165 yards and a score.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2007 Florida Gators Schedule and Results |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/florida/2007-schedule.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161003175946/http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/florida/2007-schedule.html |archive-date=October 3, 2016 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Capital One Bowl – Michigan vs Florida Box Score, January 1, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-01-01-florida.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180129195526/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-01-01-florida.html |archive-date=January 29, 2018 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He finished the season with 858 yards on 59 receptions for four touchdowns. He totaled 764 yards on 83 rushes for six touchdowns for a total of 1,622 yards from scrimmage and ten touchdowns, becoming the first receiver in University of Florida history to have over 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in his career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Halley |first=Jim |date=February 2, 2015 |title=American Family Insurance ALL-USA signing day look back: Percy Harvin |url=https://usatodayhss.com/2015/american-family-insurance-all-usa-signing-day-look-back-percy-harvin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160613160051/http://usatodayhss.com/2015/american-family-insurance-all-usa-signing-day-look-back-percy-harvin |archive-date=June 13, 2016 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=USA TODAY High School Sports |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Percy Harvin 2007 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/percy-harvin-1/gamelog/2007 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630050800/http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/percy-harvin-1/gamelog/2007 |archive-date=June 30, 2017 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Harvin earned All-SEC first team honors as an all-purpose player, while earning second team honors as a receiver.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 6, 2007 |title=All-S.E.C. Team |url=https://www.actionnews5.com/story/7457163/all-sec-team |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705221711/https://www.actionnews5.com/story/7457163/all-sec-team/ |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=Action News 5 |language=en}}</ref>

===2008 season===
In the spring prior to his junior season, Harvin underwent arthroscopic heel surgery on his right heel to address the underlying issue that caused injury trouble throughout his career (achilles tendonitis, knee tendonitis, hip flexor, hamstring and quadriceps issues) dating back to his high school days in Virginia Beach. The surgery was performed by Dr. Robert Anderson of OrthoCarolina of [[Charlotte, North Carolina]]. Due to the invasive nature of the procedure, the recovery time was very long and associated with significant risk. Harvin used the recovery to his advantage though. Limited to on-field practice and running, he focused his efforts on getting stronger, increasing his weight to 205 pounds and notably increasing his bench press max to 405 pounds.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brockway |first=Kevin |date=September 2, 2008 |title=Harvin's Healing Power |url=http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080902/NEWS/809030287?Title=Harvin-s-healing-power |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110615005204/http://www.gainesville.com/article/20080902/NEWS/809030287?Title=Harvin-s-healing-power |archive-date=June 15, 2011 |access-date=October 4, 2009 |website=The Gainesville Sun}}</ref>
In light of his increased strength and past production from the running back position, Florida head coach [[Urban Meyer]] officially announced his position had changed from wide receiver to running back, prior to the start of the season.  However, Harvin continued to line up as a receiver for the Gators on a part-time basis. In fact, he was more of a full-time receiver than a running back.<ref name="MaybeHeisman">{{Cite web |last=Freeman |first=Mike |date=November 20, 2008 |title=Oh mercy! Where's the Heisman love for Percy? |url=http://www.cbssports.com/collegefootball/story/11120346 |access-date=January 20, 2009 |website=CBS Sports}}</ref>

Initially expected to be ready for the season opener against [[2008 Hawaii Warriors football team|Hawaii]], team doctors and the coaches felt he was not fully ready to play, and kept him out of the game.<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 16, 2008 |title=Harvin possibly out 1–2 games, according to James; And Rainey DID get into a scuffle with Harvin |url=https://miamiherald.typepad.com/gator_clause/2008/08/percy-out-1-2-g.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703210025/https://miamiherald.typepad.com/gator_clause/2008/08/percy-out-1-2-g.html |archive-date=July 3, 2022 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=Miami Herald}}</ref> He made his season debut in the much anticipated game against [[2008 Miami Hurricanes football team|Miami]], seeing limited action he amassed 39 total yards on one reception and five carries, scoring a rushing touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Miami (FL) at Florida Box Score, September 6, 2008 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-06-florida.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608171554/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2008-09-06-florida.html |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Later in the season, Harvin suffered another ankle injury in a game against [[2008 Florida State Seminoles football team|Florida State]] on November 20. Harvin appeared to have suffered a high ankle sprain from a tackle and hobbled off the field, and did not return.<ref>{{Cite web |date=November 29, 2008 |title=Gators' Harvin injured, could miss SEC title game |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=3733530 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705222205/https://www.espn.com/college-football/news/story?id=3733530 |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> This injury prevented him from playing in the [[2008 SEC Championship Game|SEC Championship]] on December 6 in which the Gators defeated [[2008 Alabama Crimson Tide football team|Alabama]] 31–20.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Coble |first=Don |date=December 6, 2008 |title=Harvin can only watch win from sidelines |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/college/uf-gators/2008/12/07/harvin-can-only-watch-win-from-sidelines/16003460007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705222353/https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/college/uf-gators/2008/12/07/harvin-can-only-watch-win-from-sidelines/16003460007/ |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=The Florida Times-Union |language=en-US}}</ref> Going into the [[2009 BCS National Championship Game]] against [[2008 Oklahoma Sooners football team|Oklahoma]], Harvin had totaled 35 receptions for 595 yards and seven touchdowns, as well as 61 rushes for 538 yards and nine touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Percy Harvin 2008 Game Log |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/percy-harvin-1/gamelog/2008 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170630050757/http://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/percy-harvin-1/gamelog/2008 |archive-date=June 30, 2017 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> In the game, he accounted for nine carries for 122 yards with a touchdown, and five catches for 49 yards, playing on the injured ankle.<ref>{{Cite web |title=BCS Championship – Oklahoma vs Florida Box Score, January 8, 2009 |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-01-08-florida.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230608171605/https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/boxscores/2009-01-08-florida.html |archive-date=June 8, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Sports Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Urban Meyer stated the day after the game that Harvin had suffered a hairline fracture in his lower right leg in addition to the high ankle sprain.<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiRocco |first=Michael |date=January 10, 2009 |title=Harvin played with a hairline fracture |url=http://www.jacksonville.com/sports/college/florida_gators/2009-01-10/harvin_played_with_a_hairline_fracture |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140103002048/http://jacksonville.com/sports/college/florida_gators/2009-01-10/harvin_played_with_a_hairline_fracture |archive-date=January 3, 2014 |access-date=January 13, 2009 |website=Jacksonville.com}}</ref>

On January 15, 2009, Harvin announced he would forgo his remaining college eligibility and participate in the [[2009 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=DiRocco |first=Michael |date=January 16, 2009 |title=Harvin leaves; Spikes to stay |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/college/uf-gators/2009/01/16/harvin-leaves-spikes-to-stay/15998802007/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705222205/https://www.jacksonville.com/story/sports/college/uf-gators/2009/01/16/harvin-leaves-spikes-to-stay/15998802007/ |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=The Florida Times-Union |language=en-US}}</ref> Harvin finished his college career as one of the most prolific offensive threats in school history. In three seasons, he totaled 133 catches for 1,929 yards and 13 touchdowns, while rushing the ball 194 times for 1,852 yards with 19 touchdowns. His 32 career touchdowns is the most ever by a University of Florida wide receiver. He averaged an astounding 9.5 yards per carry as a running back and averaged 11.6 yards overall (running back, receiver, return man). He was the first player in University of Florida history to rush for 100 yards and have 100 yards receiving in the same game (against Vanderbilt, 2007).

==Professional career==

===Pre-draft===

In February 2009, Harvin tested positive for [[marijuana]] at the [[NFL Combine]]. Some teams reportedly removed him from their potential draft rosters.<ref>{{Cite web |date=July 27, 2009 |title=Harvin, agent form bond |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4359144&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090801002057/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4359144&campaign=rss&source=NFLHeadlines |archive-date=August 1, 2009 |access-date=September 1, 2009 |website=ESPN.com |publisher=Associated Press}}</ref>

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===Minnesota Vikings===
[[File:2009-0805-PHarvin.jpg|right|thumb|Harvin at the 2009 Vikings training camp]]

On April 25, 2009, Harvin was selected by the [[Minnesota Vikings]] with the 22nd overall pick in the first round of the [[2009 NFL draft]], the fourth wide receiver selected in the draft.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL Draft Listing |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706114530/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/draft.htm |archive-date=July 6, 2019 |access-date=May 12, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Following extended contract negotiations, on August 3, 2009, Harvin signed a five-year contract worth up to $14.5 million, including $8.7 million in guarantees.<ref name="Staff Writer">{{Cite web |date=August 2, 2009 |title=Harvin, Vikings agree on 5-year deal |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4372468 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090806164248/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4372468 |archive-date=August 6, 2009 |access-date=January 16, 2010 |website=ESPN.com |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Harvin wore jersey #12 for the Minnesota Vikings.

==== 2009 season ====
On April 30, 2009, while en route to a Minnesota Vikings rookie mini-camp, Harvin fell ill and was hospitalized prior to changing planes in Atlanta. He was released from the hospital the following day. Vikings coach Brad Childress said Harvin was dehydrated and had a virus.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zulgad |first=Judd |date=May 2, 2009 |title=Harvin runs first route – to an Atlanta hospital bed |url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/44201567.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090505052702/http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/44201567.html |archive-date=May 5, 2009 |access-date=May 10, 2009 |website=Minneapolis Star Tribune}}</ref> Additionally, Harvin did not participate in the 2009 NFL Rookie Symposium due to illness<ref>{{Cite web |last=Wyche |first=Steve |date=August 24, 2009 |title=Vikings WR Harvin sent home from rookie symposium due to illness |url=http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8110f22d&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090819021752/http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d8110f22d&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true |archive-date=August 19, 2009 |access-date=August 25, 2009 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> and also missed the team's first three practices and first two days of training camp at [[Minnesota State University, Mankato]].<ref name="Staff Writer" />

Harvin caught his first touchdown pass September 13, 2009, in the season opener against the [[2009 Cleveland Browns season|Cleveland Browns]], thrown by quarterback [[Brett Favre]].  He ended his first career NFL game with a total of 36 yards receiving and 22 yards rushing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Cleveland Browns – September 13th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909130cle.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811222057/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909130cle.htm |archive-date=August 11, 2017 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> On September 27, Harvin had a 101-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the [[2009 San Francisco 49ers season|San Francisco 49ers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=San Francisco 49ers at Minnesota Vikings – September 27th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909270min.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230205070108/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200909270min.htm |archive-date=February 5, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> With this touchdown, Harvin became the first Viking ever to score a touchdown in each of his first three games as well as the second youngest player to return a kickoff for a touchdown in NFL history (21 years, 122 days).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Tom |date=October 24, 2009 |title=Tom Robinson, pro football |url=http://hamptonroads.com/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091026020038/http://hamptonroads.com/ |archive-date=October 26, 2009 |access-date=October 24, 2009 |website=The Virginian-Pilot}}</ref> On October 25, 2009, Harvin had an 88-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the [[2009 Pittsburgh Steelers season|Pittsburgh Steelers]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Pittsburgh Steelers – October 25th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910250pit.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200606200330/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200910250pit.htm |archive-date=June 6, 2020 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> Harvin did not play in the Vikings 30–10 victory over the [[2009 Cincinnati Bengals season|Cincinnati Bengals]] in Week 14 due to [[migraine]] headaches, which also prevented him from practicing the following week. However, he did play in the Vikings week 16 overtime loss to the [[2009 Chicago Bears season|Chicago Bears]],<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears – December 28th, 2009 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912280chi.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180417105436/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/200912280chi.htm |archive-date=April 17, 2018 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zulgad |first=Judd |date=December 17, 2009 |title=Concern grows over Harvin's migraines |url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/79465592.html?elr=KArksi8cyaiU9PmP:QiUiacyKU7DYaGEP7vDEh7P:DiUs |access-date=December 17, 2009 |publisher=Minneapolis Star Tribune}}{{dead link|date=September 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> He finished the regular season with 60 receptions and eight touchdowns, two on kickoff returns, and a rushing average of nine yards per carry.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Percy Harvin 2009 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarvPe00/gamelog/2009/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190709113608/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarvPe00/gamelog/2009/ |archive-date=July 9, 2019 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref>

[[File:Percy Harvin (cropped).jpg|thumb|left|Harvin in 2010]]
On January 4, 2010, Harvin was a late addition to the 2010 Pro Bowl roster as a kick returner. Harvin filled a spot created because the Philadelphia Eagles's [[DeSean Jackson]] made the NFC team at two positions—wide receiver and kick returner.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 4, 2010 |title=Harvin added to Pro Bowl roster |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4796196 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100110221124/http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4796196 |archive-date=January 10, 2010 |access-date=January 4, 2010 |website=ESPN.com |publisher=Associated Press}}</ref> On January 6, the Associated Press announced Harvin's selection as the AP Offensive Rookie of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Tom |date=January 6, 2010 |title=Percy Harvin named AP NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year |url=http://hamptonroads.com/2010/01/percy-harvin-named-ap-nfl-offensive-rookie-year |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130309085325/http://hamptonroads.com/2010/01/percy-harvin-named-ap-nfl-offensive-rookie-year |archive-date=March 9, 2013 |access-date=January 7, 2010 |website=Virginian-Pilot}}</ref> Harvin is the sixth Vikings player to win the award, joining Adrian Peterson (2007), Randy Moss (1998), Sammy White (1976), Chuck Foreman (1973) and Paul Flatley (1963).<ref name="ROY">{{Cite web |title=AP Offensive Rookie of the Year Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-award.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181116080408/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/ap-offensive-rookie-of-the-year-award.htm |archive-date=November 16, 2018 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> On January 14, he was named Sporting News' 2009 NFL Rookie of the Year.<ref>{{Cite web |date=January 14, 2010 |title=Vikings WR Percy Harvin voted Sporting News 2009 NFL Rookie of the Year |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2010-01-14/vikings-wr-percy-harvin-voted-sporting-news-2009-nfl-rookie-year |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100116025036/http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2010-01-14/vikings-wr-percy-harvin-voted-sporting-news-2009-nfl-rookie-year |archive-date=January 16, 2010 |access-date=January 14, 2010 |website=Sporting News}}</ref> Harvin later declined the offer to play in the Pro Bowl.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zulgad |first=Judd |date=January 25, 2010 |title=Harvin is latest Viking to drop out of Pro Bowl |url=http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/82653897.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUUUgOy9cP3DieyckcUsI |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110606142457/http://www.startribune.com/sports/vikings/blogs/82653897.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUUUgOy9cP3DieyckcUsI |archive-date=June 6, 2011 |access-date=January 26, 2010 |publisher=Minneapolis Star Tribune}}</ref>  He missed two postseason practices before the [[2009–10 NFL playoffs#NFC: New Orleans Saints 31, Minnesota Vikings 28 (OT)|NFC Championship]] against the [[2009 New Orleans Saints season|New Orleans Saints]], due to migraine headaches. He ended up playing in the 31–28 overtime loss.<ref>{{Cite web |title=NFC Championship – Minnesota Vikings at New Orleans Saints – January 24th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201001240nor.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811222543/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201001240nor.htm |archive-date=August 11, 2017 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> After a stellar first year in the NFL, Harvin suffered a string of illnesses. On August 19, 2010, he passed out during practice due to a migraine attack and was taken to a local hospital in an ambulance. His heart stopped beating for a small moment but it was determined to be sleep apnea.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=September 9, 2010 |title=After collapse in August, Percy Harvin's heart stopped beating |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/after-collapse-in-august-percy-harvins-heart-stopped-beating |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705222207/https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/after-collapse-in-august-percy-harvins-heart-stopped-beating |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref>

==== 2010 season ====
In Week 6, against the [[2010 Dallas Cowboys season|Dallas Cowboys]], Harvin had a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown to start the second half in the 24–21 win.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Dallas Cowboys at Minnesota Vikings – October 17th, 2010 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010170min.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170811215111/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201010170min.htm |archive-date=August 11, 2017 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> He won NFC Special Teams Player of the Week for his game against Dallas.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2010 NFL Week 6 Leaders & Scores |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/week_6.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923171243/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/week_6.htm |archive-date=September 23, 2022 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> In the 2010 season, Harvin had three games with at least 100 receiving yards and one game with two receiving touchdowns. In the 2010 season, Harvin finished with 71 receptions for 868 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns to go along with a rushing touchdown and kickoff return touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Percy Harvin 2010 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarvPe00/gamelog/2010/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190707031433/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarvPe00/gamelog/2010/ |archive-date=July 7, 2019 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

==== 2011 season ====
On September 11, 2011, in the season opener against the [[2011 San Diego Chargers season|San Diego Chargers]], Harvin returned a 103-yard game opening kick off for a touchdown, setting a Vikings franchise record of four career kick off return touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at San Diego Chargers – September 11th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109110sdg.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180308103702/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201109110sdg.htm |archive-date=March 8, 2018 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> On November 27, 2011, in a Vikings game against the [[2011 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]] in Atlanta, Harvin returned a kickoff for 104 yards, to the Falcons 3-yard line.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Atlanta Falcons – November 27th, 2011 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111270atl.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170814023324/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201111270atl.htm |archive-date=August 14, 2017 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> This was the longest non-scoring play in NFL history, a feat made again by [[Ameer Abdullah]] in 2015. However, the Vikings failed to score on the next 4 plays.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Newberry |first=Paul |date=November 27, 2011 |title=Ryan throws 3 TDs, Falcons hold off Vikings 24–14 |url=http://www.boston.com/sports/football/articles/2011/11/27/ryan_throws_3_tds_falcons_hold_off_vikings_24_14/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140714231943/http://www.boston.com/sports/football/articles/2011/11/27/ryan_throws_3_tds_falcons_hold_off_vikings_24_14/ |archive-date=July 14, 2014 |access-date=November 27, 2011 |website=Boston Globe |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Harvin led the Vikings with 87 receptions for the 2011 season. He scored six touchdowns and was active for all 16 games for the first (and only) time in his NFL career.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Percy Harvin 2011 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarvPe00/gamelog/2011/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211201043102/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarvPe00/gamelog/2011/ |archive-date=December 1, 2021 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2011 Minnesota Vikings Rosters, Stats, Schedule, Team Draftees, Injury Reports |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/2011.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213112043/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/2011.htm |archive-date=February 13, 2023 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

==== 2012 season ====
In the first six games of the 2012 season, Harvin had three games with over 100 yards receiving.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Indianapolis Colts – September 16th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209160clt.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220930225217/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201209160clt.htm |archive-date=September 30, 2022 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Tennessee Titans at Minnesota Vikings – October 7th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210070min.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180318054317/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210070min.htm |archive-date=March 18, 2018 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Washington Redskins – October 14th, 2012 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210140was.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207185211/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201210140was.htm |archive-date=February 7, 2023 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was named NFC Special Teams Player of the Month for September.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=October 4, 2012 |title=With help from Lions, Reynaud and Harvin win Player of the Month |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/with-help-from-lions-reynaud-and-harvin-win-player-of-the-month |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705222151/https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/with-help-from-lions-reynaud-and-harvin-win-player-of-the-month |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=NBC Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> On December 6, 2012, Harvin was placed on [[Injured reserve list|injured reserve]] with an ankle injury.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 5, 2012 |title=Vikings place dynamic Harvin on injured reserve |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/8717215/percy-harvin-minnesota-vikings-placed-injured-reserve |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151222124157/http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/8717215/percy-harvin-minnesota-vikings-placed-injured-reserve |archive-date=December 22, 2015 |access-date=December 18, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref> Harvin's season ended with 62 receptions of 85 targets for 677 yards and three touchdowns. Harvin rushed for 96 yards on 22 attempts and one touchdown. He returned 16 kickoffs for 574 yards with one touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Percy Harvin 2012 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarvPe00/gamelog/2012/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190705185032/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarvPe00/gamelog/2012/ |archive-date=July 5, 2019 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was ranked 90th by his fellow players on the [[NFL Top 100 Players of 2013]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=2013 NFL Top 100 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220527175924/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/2013-nfl-top-100.htm |archive-date=May 27, 2022 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

===Seattle Seahawks===

[[File:Percy Harvin 2014.jpg|thumb|Harvin during the 2014 preseason]]
The Vikings traded Harvin to the [[Seattle Seahawks]] on March 11, 2013, in exchange for a first ([[Xavier Rhodes]] was selected with the pick) and seventh-round draft pick in the [[2013 NFL draft|2013 draft]], and a third-round draft pick in the [[2014 NFL draft|2014 draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=March 11, 2013 |title=Vikings agree to trade Percy Harvin to 'Hawks for picks |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-agree-to-trade-percy-harvin-to-hawks-for-picks-0ap1000000149327 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210512182055/https://www.nfl.com/news/vikings-agree-to-trade-percy-harvin-to-hawks-for-picks-0ap1000000149327 |archive-date=May 12, 2021 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=NFL.com |language=en-US}}</ref> Immediately after the Seahawks acquired Harvin, they signed him to a new six-year, $67 million contract with $25.5 million guaranteed.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Schefter |first=Adam |date=March 12, 2013 |title=Seattle officially completes trade for Harvin |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9044913/percy-harvin-officially-traded-seattle-seahawks |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210608193757/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/9044913/percy-harvin-officially-traded-seattle-seahawks |archive-date=June 8, 2021 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref> Harvin selected the number 11 to wear with the Seahawks, as the number 12 is retired for the Seahawks fanbase "[[12th man (football)|The 12th Man]]".<ref>{{Cite web |last=O'Neil |first=Danny |last2=Spencer |first2=Aaron |date=March 12, 2013 |title=Seahawks formally announce acquisition of Percy Harvin |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-formally-announce-acquisition-of-percy-harvin/ |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=The Seattle Times |language=en-US}}</ref> This trade reunited him with offensive coordinator [[Darrell Bevell]], quarterback [[Tarvaris Jackson]], and wide receiver [[Sidney Rice]], all of whom he worked with during his time in Minnesota.

Harvin was diagnosed with a slight labrum tear in his hip while training during the offseason.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Polzer |first=Tim |date=July 25, 2013 |title=Reports: Seahawks WR Percy Harvin has 'slight tear' in labrum, could require surgery |url=https://www.si.com/si-wire/2013/07/25/percy-harvin-slight-tear-labrum |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210623034355/https://www.si.com/si-wire/2013/07/25/percy-harvin-slight-tear-labrum |archive-date=June 23, 2021 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}</ref> On August 1, 2013, Harvin underwent successful hip surgery.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Eric D. |date=August 1, 2013 |title=Seahawks' Harvin undergoes successful hip surgery |url=http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/seahawks-harvin-undergoes-successful-hip-surgery-ep-416094794-355997071.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705222726/https://archive.kitsapsun.com/news/seahawks-harvin-undergoes-successful-hip-surgery-ep-416094794-355997071.html/ |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=Kitsap Sun |language=en}}</ref> On August 27, 2013, the Seahawks placed Harvin on the reserve/physically unable to perform list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Blount |first=Terry |date=August 27, 2013 |title=Seattle Seahawks reduce roster to 75 |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/107776/seattle-seahawks-reduce-roster-to-75 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130829102706/http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcwest/post/_/id/107776/seattle-seahawks-reduce-roster-to-75 |archive-date=August 29, 2013 |access-date=September 6, 2013 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

On November 11, 2013, the Seahawks activated Harvin from the reserve/physically unable to perform list.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Jones |first=Lindsay H. |date=November 11, 2013 |title=Seahawks activate Percy Harvin from PUP list |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2013/11/11/percy-harvin-hip-activated-pup-list/3500979/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211129081555/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/seahawks/2013/11/11/percy-harvin-hip-activated-pup-list/3500979/ |archive-date=November 29, 2021 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}}</ref> Harvin made his Seahawks debut during Week 11 against his old team, the Vikings, making one reception for 17 yards and a kick return for 58 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings at Seattle Seahawks – November 17th, 2013 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311170sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230403223620/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201311170sea.htm |archive-date=April 3, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]]}}</ref> A week following his first game of the 2013 season, Harvin experienced inflammation in his recently surgically repaired hip which prevented him from playing. He was ruled out for Week 15 after dealing with soreness in the same hip on which he had surgery.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Benton |first=Dan |date=December 14, 2013 |title=Seattle Seahawks' Percy Harvin, Brandon Browner & K.J. Wright Out Vs. New York Giants |url=http://www.sportsmedia101.com/newyorkgiants/2013/12/14/seattle-seahawks-percy-harvin-brandon-browner-k-j-wright-out-vs-new-york-giants/ |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131216050310/http://www.sportsmedia101.com/newyorkgiants/2013/12/14/seattle-seahawks-percy-harvin-brandon-browner-k-j-wright-out-vs-new-york-giants/ |archive-date=December 16, 2013 |access-date=December 16, 2013 |website=SportsMedia101}}</ref>

After not playing in the NFC Championship game due to a concussion,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Farrar |first=Doug |date=January 17, 2014 |title=Seahawks WR Percy Harvin ruled out for NFC Championship game with concussion |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/01/17/percy-harvin-injury-concussion-out-nfc-championship-game-seahawks-49ers |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705222714/https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/01/17/percy-harvin-injury-concussion-out-nfc-championship-game-seahawks-49ers |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}</ref> Harvin had 45 rushing yards and returned the opening kickoff of the second half of [[Super Bowl XLVIII]] 87 yards for his only touchdown of the season, helping the Seahawks win their first Super Bowl title.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Super Bowl XLVIII – Seattle Seahawks vs. Denver Broncos – February 2nd, 2014 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201402020den.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401180105/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201402020den.htm |archive-date=April 1, 2019 |access-date=November 3, 2017 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Farrar |first=Doug |date=February 2, 2014 |title=Percy Harvin opens second half of Super Bowl XLVIII with kick return touchdown |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/02/03/percy-harvin-kick-return-super-bowl-xlviii |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200628153442/https://www.si.com/nfl/2014/02/03/percy-harvin-kick-return-super-bowl-xlviii |archive-date=June 28, 2020 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated |language=en-us}}</ref>

Harvin allegedly had locker room altercations with teammates during his tenure with Seattle; also reported was that there were games where he sat himself down, refusing to go back on the field.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kelly |first=Danny |date=October 18, 2014 |title=Details emerge on reasoning behind Harvin trade |url=https://www.fieldgulls.com/2014/10/18/6997821/percy-harvin-trade-seahawks-russell-wilson-nfl |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230401175107/https://www.fieldgulls.com/2014/10/18/6997821/percy-harvin-trade-seahawks-russell-wilson-nfl |archive-date=April 1, 2023 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=Field Gulls |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Katzowitz |first=Josh |date=October 19, 2014 |title=Report: WR Percy Harvin refused to enter 3 games this year – |url=http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24758967/report-wr-percy-harvin-refused-to-enter-3-games-this-year |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160303235731/http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/eye-on-football/24758967/report-wr-percy-harvin-refused-to-enter-3-games-this-year |archive-date=March 3, 2016 |website=CBSSports.com}}</ref>

===New York Jets===

Harvin was traded to the [[New York Jets]] on October 17, 2014, for a conditional draft pick in the [[2015 NFL draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Allen |first=Eric |date=October 18, 2014 |title=Harvin Jet Sweeping to New York |url=http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-6/Harvin-Jet-Sweeping-to-New-York/fa0dfab8-cb52-47d9-a57f-e101b107fffb |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141023164804/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-6/Harvin-Jet-Sweeping-to-New-York/fa0dfab8-cb52-47d9-a57f-e101b107fffb |archive-date=October 23, 2014 |access-date=October 19, 2014 |website=New York Jets}}</ref> With the number 11 already taken and the number 12 retired for [[Joe Namath]], Harvin wore the number 16.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=October 20, 2014 |title=No. 16 in your program ... Percy Harvin |url=https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/44909/no-16-in-your-program-percy-harvin |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705222728/https://www.espn.com/blog/new-york-jets/post/_/id/44909/no-16-in-your-program-percy-harvin |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 5, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> In his lone Jets season, Harvin recorded 29 receptions out of 52 targets for 350 yards with one touchdown and 110 rushing yards on 22 attempts. Harvin also had 20 kickoff returns for 495 yards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Percy Harvin 2014 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarvPe00/gamelog/2014/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190711080037/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarvPe00/gamelog/2014/ |archive-date=July 11, 2019 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> He was released on March 10, 2015, after the team traded for [[Brandon Marshall]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Cimini |first=Rich |date=March 10, 2015 |title=Jets release WR Percy Harvin |url=https://www.espn.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/12457046/new-york-jets-release-percy-harvin-make-brandon-marshall-trade-official |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150312041900/http://espn.go.com/new-york/nfl/story/_/id/12457046/new-york-jets-release-percy-harvin-make-brandon-marshall-trade-official |archive-date=March 12, 2015 |access-date=March 10, 2015 |website=ESPN.com}}</ref>

===Buffalo Bills===

==== 2015 season ====
On March 18, 2015, Harvin signed a one-year, $6 million contract with the [[Buffalo Bills]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maiorana |first=Sal |date=March 13, 2015 |title=Bills continue to make splashes, sign Percy Harvin |url=https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2015/03/13/buffalo-bills-percy-harvin-signing/70301140/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220526171832/https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2015/03/13/buffalo-bills-percy-harvin-signing/70301140/ |archive-date=May 26, 2022 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=Democrat and Chronicle |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Jason la Canfora on Twitter: "As a practical matter, Percy Harvin signed a 3yr/$24M deal w/BUF; voids to 1yr/$6M. Gets $3M to sign, $2.9M base salary, $100K workout bonus" |url=https://twitter.com/jasonlacanfora/status/578370143283208192 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308194534/https://twitter.com/jasonlacanfora/status/578370143283208192 |archive-date=March 8, 2016 |access-date=March 19, 2015}}</ref> He was placed on [[injured reserve]] on November 7.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Patra |first=Kevin |date=November 7, 2015 |title=Buffalo Bills place WR Percy Harvin (knee) on IR |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/buffalo-bills-place-wr-percy-harvin-knee-on-ir-0ap3000000574257 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151108225551/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000574257/article/buffalo-bills-place-wr-percy-harvin-knee-on-ir |archive-date=November 8, 2015 |access-date=November 7, 2015 |website=NFL.com}}</ref> Harvin's season ended with 19 catches on 30 targets for 218 yards and a touchdown with an additional 31 rushing yards on five attempts.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Percy Harvin 2015 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarvPe00/gamelog/2015/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213110451/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarvPe00/gamelog/2015/ |archive-date=February 13, 2023 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

==== 2016 season ====
On April 15, 2016, Harvin announced his retirement from the NFL stating that he needed time to recover from injury but didn't rule out a possible return.<ref name="retirement">{{Cite web |last=Schefter |first=Adam |author-link=Adam Schefter |last2=Rodak |first2=Mike |date=April 14, 2016 |title=WR Harvin retiring after 7 seasons, agent says |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/15205330/percy-harvin-tells-buffalo-bills-retiring |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327164614/https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/15205330/percy-harvin-tells-buffalo-bills-retiring |archive-date=March 27, 2023 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en}}</ref> On November 1, 2016, Harvin signed a one-year contract with the [[Buffalo Bills]], coming out of retirement to re-join the team due to injuries to wideouts [[Sammy Watkins (American football)|Sammy Watkins]] and [[Greg Salas]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sessler |first=Marc |date=November 1, 2016 |title=Percy Harvin to exit retirement, re-sign with Bills |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/percy-harvin-exits-retirement-re-signs-with-bills-0ap3000000732113 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161101164359/http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000732113/article/percy-harvin-to-exit-retirement-resign-with-bills |archive-date=November 1, 2016 |access-date=November 1, 2016 |website=NFL.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Chris |date=November 1, 2016 |title=Bills sign Percy Harvin in effort to bolster receiver position |url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-sign-Percy-Harvin-in-effort-to-bolster-receiver-position/af216bef-8820-4438-a5a2-c1d0973b41fb |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170728204532/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Bills-sign-Percy-Harvin-in-effort-to-bolster-receiver-position/af216bef-8820-4438-a5a2-c1d0973b41fb |archive-date=July 28, 2017 |access-date=April 18, 2019 |website=BuffaloBills.com}}</ref>

On November 7, 2016, Harvin appeared in his first game of the season in a ''Monday Night Football'' game against his former team, the [[2016 Seattle Seahawks season|Seattle Seahawks]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buffalo Bills at Seattle Seahawks – November 7th, 2016 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611070sea.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230415192949/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201611070sea.htm |archive-date=April 15, 2023 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref> Harvin began to experience severe migraine headaches that kept him out two games and was placed on reserve/non-football illness list, ending his season early after coming out of retirement.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Chris |date=December 5, 2016 |title=Percy Harvin placed on non-football illness list |url=http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Percy-Harvin-placed-on-non-football-illness-list/10aac5bf-330c-434a-84c1-3387d56e6b1d |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161208022323/http://www.buffalobills.com/news/article-1/Percy-Harvin-placed-on-non-football-illness-list/10aac5bf-330c-434a-84c1-3387d56e6b1d |archive-date=December 8, 2016 |access-date=December 6, 2016 |website=BuffaloBills.com}}</ref>

On March 14, 2017, Harvin announced his retirement from the NFL for the second time in his career.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Michael David |date=March 16, 2017 |title=Percy Harvin is retiring (again) |url=http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/03/14/percy-harvin-is-retiring-again/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230530195708/https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2017/03/14/percy-harvin-is-retiring-again/ |archive-date=May 30, 2023 |access-date=July 2, 2023 |website=ProFootballTalk}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
{| class="wikitable mw-collapsible mw-collapsed"
! colspan="2"| Legend
|-
| style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|
| Won the [[Super Bowl]]
|-
| '''Bold'''
| Career high
|}

=== Regular season ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="2"| Games
! colspan="5"| Receiving
! colspan="5"| Rushing
! colspan="5"| Kick Returns
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Ret !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Fum !! Lost
|-
! [[2009 NFL season|2009]] || [[2009 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
| 15 || 8 || 60 || 790 || 13.2 || 51T || '''6''' || 15 || 135 || 9.0 || 35 || 0 || '''42''' || '''1,156''' || 27.5 || 101T || '''2''' || 1 || 0
|-
! [[2010 NFL season|2010]] || [[2010 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
| 14 || 13 || 71 || 868 || 12.2 || '''53T''' || 5 || 18 || 107 || 5.9 ||17T || 1|| 40 || 933 || 23.3 || 95T || 1 || 1 || 1
|-
! [[2011 NFL season|2011]] || [[2011 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
| '''16''' || '''14''' || '''87''' || '''967''' || 11.1 || 52T || '''6''' || '''52''' || '''345''' || 6.6 || 39 || '''2''' || 16 || 520 || 32.5 || 104 || 1 || '''2''' || '''2'''
|-
! [[2012 NFL season|2012]] || [[2012 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
| 9 || 8 || 62 || 677 || 10.9 || 45 || 3 || 22 || 96 || 4.4 || 20 || 1|| 16 || 574 || 35.9 || '''105T''' || 1 || '''2''' || 1
|-
! [[2013 NFL season|2013]] || style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|[[2013 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 1 || 0 || 1 || 17 || '''17.0''' || 17 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 || 0 || 1 || 58 || '''58.0''' || 58 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
! rowspan="2"|[[2014 NFL season|2014]] || [[2014 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| 5 || 4 || 22 || 133 || 6.0 || 33 || 0 || 11 || 92 || 8.4 || '''51''' || 1 || 12 || 283 || 23.6 || 46 || 0 || '''2''' || 1 
|-
! [[2014 New York Jets season|NYJ]]
| 8 || 8 || 29 || 350 || 12.1 || 45 || 1 || 22 || 110 || 5.0 || 13 || 0 || 20 || 495 || 24.8 || 65 || 0 || 1 || 0 
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] || [[2015 Buffalo Bills season|BUF]]
| 5 || 5 || 19 || 218 || 11.5 || 51T || 1 || 5 || 31 || 6.2 || 9 || 0 || 5 || 108 || 21.6 || 25 || 0 || 1 || 0 
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] || [[2016 Buffalo Bills season|BUF]]
| 2 || 1 || 2 || 6 || 3.0 || 5 || 0 || 1 || 11 || '''11.0''' || 11 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 || 0 
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarvPe00.htm Career] || 75 || 61 || 353 || 4,026 || 11.4 || 53 || 22 || 146 || 927 || 6.3 || 51 || 5 || 147 || 4,127 || 27.2 || 105 || 5 || 10 || 5
|}

=== Postseason ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center"
|-
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="2"| Games
! colspan="5"| Receiving
! colspan="5"| Rushing
! colspan="5"| Kick Returns
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
! GP !! GS !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Att !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Ret !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Fum !! Lost
|-
! [[2009-10 NFL playoffs|2009]] || [[2009 Minnesota Vikings season|MIN]]
| '''2''' || 1 || '''6''' || '''39''' || '''6.5''' || '''20''' || 0 || '''7''' || 38 || 5.4 || 14 || 0 || '''2''' || 33 || 16.5 || 17 || 0 || '''1''' || '''1'''
|-
! [[2013-14 NFL playoffs|2013]] || style="background:#afe6ba; width:3em;"|[[2013 Seattle Seahawks season|SEA]]
| '''2''' || '''2''' || 4 || 26 || '''6.5''' || 16 || 0 || 3 || '''54''' || '''18.0''' || '''30''' || 0 || 1 || '''87''' || '''87.0''' || '''87T''' || '''1''' || 0 || 0
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarvPe00/gamelog/post/ Career] || 4 || 3 || 10 || 65 || 6.5 || 20 || 0 || 10 || 92 || 9.2 || 30 || 0 || 3 || 120 || 40.0 || 87 || 1 || 1 || 1
|}

===NFL records===
* Longest non-scoring play: 104 (November 27, 2011, vs [[2011 Atlanta Falcons season|Atlanta Falcons]])<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gates |first=Christopher |date=November 27, 2011 |title=Confirmed: Harvin Kick Return Longest Non-Scoring Play In NFL History |url=https://www.dailynorseman.com/2011/11/27/2591178/confirmed-harvin-kick-return-longest-non-scoring-play-in-nfl-history |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160321175909/http://www.dailynorseman.com/2011/11/27/2591178/confirmed-harvin-kick-return-longest-non-scoring-play-in-nfl-history |archive-date=March 21, 2016 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=Daily Norseman |language=en}}</ref>

===Minnesota Vikings records===
* Most career kickoff return touchdowns (5) (Tied with [[Cordarrelle Patterson]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings Career Kick & Punt Returns Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/career-returns.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220926133057/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/career-returns.htm |archive-date=September 26, 2022 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
* Most kickoff return touchdowns in a single season: 2 (2009) (Tied with [[Cordarrelle Patterson]] and [[Kene Nwangwu]])<ref>{{Cite web |title=Minnesota Vikings Single-Season Kick & Punt Returns Leaders |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/single-season-returns.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170713224908/http://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/min/single-season-returns.htm |archive-date=July 13, 2017 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>

==Awards and honors==
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* Midget Age Group 4x100-meter relay national championship team (2000)
* [[Pop Warner Little Scholars|Pop Warner Football]] national championship (2001)
* Virginia Beach District Offensive Player of the Year (2004)
* Virginia Eastern Region Offensive Player of the Year (2004)
* [[Rivals.com]] National High School Junior of the Year (2004)
* ''[[Parade (magazine)|Parade]]'' High School All-American (2005)
* U.S. Army All-American Bowl participant (2006)
* Southeastern Conference (SEC) Freshman of the Year by Association Press (2006)
* SEC Championship Game Most Valuable Player (2006)
* SEC Championship (2006)
* Bowl Championship Series (BCS) National Championship (2006)
* Second-team All-SEC selection (wide receiver) by Associated Press and SEC coaches (2007)<ref name="sec1">{{Cite web |date=December 4, 2007 |title=2007 All-SEC Football Team Announced |url=http://secsports.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=2&url_article_id=10081&change_well_id=2 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090209063038/http://secsports.com/index.php?s=&url_channel_id=2&url_article_id=10081&change_well_id=2 |archive-date=February 9, 2009 |access-date=March 1, 2009 |publisher=SEC Sports News}}</ref>
* First-team All-SEC selection (all-purpose) by Associated Press (2007)
* First-team All-American (wide receiver) by ''The Sporting News'' (2007)
* SEC Championship (2008)
* BCS National Championship (2008)
* Second-team All-SEC selection (wide receiver) by Associated Press (2008)
* First-team All-SEC selection (wide receiver) by SEC coaches (2008)
* First-team All-SEC selection (all-purpose) by Associated Press (2008)
* First-team [[All-American]] (all-purpose) by [[American Football Coaches Association]] (AFCA) and Rivals.com (2008)<ref name="rivals">{{Cite web |date=December 10, 2008 |title=Rivals.com 2008 All-America Teams |url=http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=887528 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081216202823/http://collegefootball.rivals.com/content.asp?CID=887528 |archive-date=December 16, 2008 |access-date=March 1, 2009 |publisher=Rivals.com}}</ref><ref name="afca">{{Cite web |title=Texas Tech's Harrell Headlines 2008 AFCA Coaches' All-America Team |url=http://www.afca.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9300&ATCLID=3627599 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20081207054447/http://www.afca.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=9300&ATCLID=3627599 |archive-date=December 7, 2008 |access-date=February 13, 2009 |publisher=American Football Coaches Association}}</ref>
* Second-team All-American (all-purpose) by Associated Press (2008)
* Second-team All-American (wide receiver) by Walter Camp Football Foundation (2008)
* First-team All-American (wide receiver) by ''The Sporting News'' (2008)<ref name="snews">{{Cite web |date=December 7, 2007 |title=SN's 2007 college football All-Americans |url=http://www.sportingnews.com/exclusives/20071207/971576-p.html |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071212012610/http://www.sportingnews.com/exclusives/20071207/971576-p.html |archive-date=December 12, 2007 |access-date=March 1, 2009 |publisher=Sporting News}}</ref>
* [[Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week]] (Week 7, 2009)
* Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week (Week 8, 2009)
* [[Pro Bowl]] kick returner (2010)
* [[Associated Press NFL Rookie of the Year Award]] (2009)<ref name="ROY" />
* All-Pro selection by ''The Sporting News'' (2009)<ref>{{Cite web |title=2009 NFL All-Pros |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/allpro.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180316084702/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2009/allpro.htm |archive-date=March 16, 2018 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
* ''Sporting News'' NFL Rookie of the Year (2009)<ref>{{Cite web |title=Sporting News Rookie of the Year Winners |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/sporting-news-rookie-of-the-year-award.htm |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220616055343/https://www.pro-football-reference.com/awards/sporting-news-rookie-of-the-year-award.htm |archive-date=June 16, 2022 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=[[Pro Football Reference]] |language=en}}</ref>
* [[Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year]] (2009)<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 5, 2010 |title=Vikes' Harvin takes Pepsi Rookie of Year Award |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4889002 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705222659/https://www.espn.com/nfl/news/story?id=4889002 |archive-date=July 5, 2023 |access-date=July 3, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en |agency=Associated Press}}</ref>

==See also==
{{Portal|American football|Biography|College football}}
* [[2006 Florida Gators football team]]
* [[2007 College Football All-America Team]]
* [[2008 College Football All-America Team]]
* [[2008 Florida Gators football team]]
* [[List of Florida Gators football All-Americans]]
* [[List of Florida Gators in the NFL draft]]
* [[List of Minnesota Vikings first-round draft picks]]

==References==
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==Bibliography==
* Carlson, Norm, ''University of Florida Football Vault: The History of the Florida Gators'', Whitman Publishing, LLC, Atlanta, Georgia (2007).  {{ISBN|0-7948-2298-3}}.

==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20081224101859/http://www.gatorzone.com/football/bios.php?year=2008&player_id=35 Florida Gators bio] 
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