Graham Harrell
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Quarterback Stats
| Year | Team | Games | Cmp | Att | Pass Yds | Pass TDs | INTs | Sacks | Rush Yds | Rush TDs | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | GB | 3 | 2 | 4 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | -3 | 0 | -2 |
Career Summary
Graham Harrell was a record-setting Texas Tech quarterback who later played for Green Bay.
Harrell set numerous Texas Tech passing and total-offense records before appearing in four NFL games with the Packers.
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Early Life
Harrell was born in Brownwood, Texas, and grew up in Ennis.
Texas Tech lists Harrell's birth date as May 22, 1985, and identifies Ennis, Texas, as his hometown.
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High School
At Ennis High School, Harrell was a two-time Class 4A Offensive Player of the Year and led a 41-3 record as a three-year starter.
His senior season included 4,825 passing yards and 67 touchdowns, while his high-school career totaled 12,532 passing yards and 167 touchdowns.
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College Career
Harrell rewrote Texas Tech's passing records from 2005 through 2008.
He remains Texas Tech's career leader in total offense with 15,611 yards and touchdowns responsible for with 146. His 15,793 passing yards and 134 passing touchdowns also lead the program.
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Path to the NFL
Green Bay signed Harrell in 2010 after his Texas Tech career.
The Packers announced Harrell's signing in May 2010, beginning his professional path as an undrafted quarterback.
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NFL Career
Harrell appeared in four NFL games for Green Bay in 2012.
NFL statistics credit him with two completions on four attempts for 20 yards, plus four rushing attempts for minus-three yards.
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Career Accomplishments
Harrell's accomplishments include a College Football Hall of Fame selection and the Texas Tech career total-offense record.
Texas Tech announced his selection to the 2025 College Football Hall of Fame class after his record-setting Red Raider career.
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Playing Style
Harrell was a high-volume, highly accurate passer in Texas Tech's offense.
In 2007, he set Texas Tech season records with 512 completions and a 71.8 percent completion rate while throwing for 5,705 yards.
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Legacy
Harrell's legacy is his place at the top of Texas Tech's career offensive record book.
His 15,611 career total-offense yards remain the program record, and Texas Tech announced his College Football Hall of Fame selection in 2025.
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Post-Career
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The reviewed official football sources do not provide a substantiated post-playing-career account suitable for this profile.
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22751, 00-0027602, 1985-05-22, Graham Harrell, Graham, Harrell
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