Duron Harmon

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Duron Harmon (born January 24, 1991) is an American football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Patriots in the third round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Rutgers.

Early years

Harmon was raised in Magnolia, Delaware. He attended Caesar Rodney High School in Camden, Delaware, and played high school football for the Caesar Rodney Riders.

College career

While attending Rutgers University, Harmon played for the Rutgers Scarlet Knights football team from 2009 to 2012. Following his senior season in 2012, he was a first-team All-Big East Conference selection at safety.

Professional career

The New England Patriots chose Harmon in the third round, with the 91st overall pick, of the 2013 NFL Draft. The Patriots signed him to a rookie contract on May 15, 2013, which was for four-years and $2.711 million and included a $533,600 signing bonus. [1]

Harmon intercepted Joe Flacco's pass in the 2014 divisional round of the playoffs with less than two minutes remaining in the game. This interception allowed the Patriots to hold onto a 35-31 win.“That’s the biggest pick of my life,” Harmon said after the game. Harmon and the Patriots would go on to win Super Bowl XLIX over the Seattle Seahawks.[2]

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External links

  1. Associated Press, "Patriots sign Duron Harmon, former Rutgers safety drafted in 3rd round," The Washington Post (May 15, 2013). Retrieved May 16, 2013.
  2. http://nesn.com/2015/01/duron-harmon-interception-of-joe-flacco-was-biggest-pick-of-my-life/