T.J. Harden
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Career Summary
T.J. Harden is a running back from Los Angeles who played at UCLA and SMU before entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2026.
He led SMU in rushing yards and touchdowns in 2025, signed with Cleveland after the draft, and joined Seattle during training camp in August 2026.
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Early Life
Harden is from Los Angeles, California.
He attended Inglewood High School before beginning his college career at UCLA.
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High School
Harden played at Inglewood High School in Southern California.
He remained in the Los Angeles area for the first stage of his college career at UCLA.
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College Career
Harden appeared in 31 games for UCLA from 2022 through 2024 before transferring to SMU.
In his 2025 senior season, he played all 13 games with six starts and rushed for a team-leading 787 yards. He scored nine rushing touchdowns, caught 19 passes for 99 yards and another score, and produced two 100-yard rushing games.
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Path to the NFL
Harden's productive final season at SMU led to opportunities with two NFL teams.
After going undrafted, he signed with Cleveland in May 2026. Seattle added him to its roster on August 5 after his release by the Browns.
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NFL Career
Harden began his NFL career with Cleveland and moved to Seattle during the 2026 preseason.
The Browns signed him as an undrafted free agent on May 8. After Cleveland released him during training camp, the Seahawks signed him on August 5 to compete in their backfield.
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Career Accomplishments
Harden led SMU in rushing yards and total touchdowns in 2025.
His 787 rushing yards ranked ninth in the ACC, while his 10 total touchdowns tied for 10th in the conference. He scored a career-high three rushing touchdowns at Baylor and the overtime winner against No. 10 Miami.
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Playing Style
Harden is a productive runner who can also contribute as a receiver.
His SMU season combined steady rushing volume, red-zone scoring, explosive multi-touchdown games, and 19 receptions, giving him experience as a multipurpose back.
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32252, 00-0041281, 4/23/2004, T.J. Harden, Tomarion, Harden
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