Graham Harrell

Bio

Graham Harrell's pinpoint accuracy and quick decision-making abilities allowed him to redefine the Texas Tech high-flying passing attack and etch his name in the NCAA record books. A 2008 First Team All-American, Harrell won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award and was named Sporting News Co-Player of the Year that season. He finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting and was a finalist for the Davey O'Brien Award, capping off a career in which he set seven NCAA records, including most pass completions in a season (512 in 2007), passes per game in a season (39.4 in 2007) and most 400-yard passing games in a career (21, tied). He totaled 15,793 passing yards and 134 touchdowns in his career. A master of Mike Leach's Air Raid offense, Harrell paired with Hall of Fame wide receiver Michael Crabtree to help redefine the college passing game, leading the Red Raiders to a 37-14 record during his tenure. He guided the team to four bowl games, earning MVP honors at the 2006 Insight Bowl and the 2008 Gator Bowl. The team's 11-2 record in 2008 matched the school record for single season wins. A three-time All-Big 12 selection, Harrell led Texas Tech to a share of the 2008 Big 12 South title, and he still holds the conference's all-time records for career completions (1,403) and touchdown passes (134). He ranks second in Big 12 history in career passing yards (15,793), career attempts (2,011), and career completion percentage (69.8). He was the first player in conference history to lead the league in passing yards three times. A model student athlete, Harrell was a 2008 NFF National Scholar-Athlete and NFF William V. Campbell Trophy Finalist. A three-time Academic All-Big 12 honoree, he graduated with a degree in history in 2007.

Career Highlights

• 2008 First Team All-America
• 2008 Heisman Trophy - Fourth
• 2008 Led Nation in Passing
• 2008 NFF Scholar Athlete