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Perry Harrington (College Stats) - 1980 NFL Draft Pick #53 by PHI

What The Experts Thought Before The Draft

Pre-Draft Analysis for Perry Harrington (1980 NFL Draft)

Player Overview:
  • Name: Perry Harrington
  • Position: Linebacker
  • College: University of Colorado
College Performance:
  • Senior Year Stats:
    • Tackles: 120
    • Sacks: 6
    • Interceptions: 2
  • Overall College Career: Known for his aggressive playing style and strong tackling abilities.
Strengths:
  • Excellent speed and agility for a linebacker, allowing him to cover ground quickly.
  • Strong football instincts, making him effective in reading plays and reacting accordingly.
  • Good at shedding blocks and getting to the ball carrier.
  • Experience in coverage situations, capable of defending against tight ends and running backs.
Areas for Improvement:
  • Needs to refine his pass-rushing techniques to be more effective in blitzing situations.
  • Could improve on tackling consistency; at times, he would rely on his speed rather than proper technique.
Draft Projection:
  • Projected to be selected in the early to mid-rounds of the 1980 NFL Draft.
  • Teams looking for a versatile linebacker with the potential to develop into a starter will have interest.
Conclusion:

Perry Harrington was regarded as a promising linebacker with the potential to impact the game at the professional level. His combination of speed, instincts, and production in college made him a noteworthy prospect heading into the 1980 NFL Draft.