Tory Harrison

Tory Harrison
No. 34Calgary Stampeders
Position: Running back
Personal information
Date of birth: December 13, 1987 (1987-12-13) (age 28)
Place of birth: Leesburg, Florida
Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight: 196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school: Leesburg (FL)
College: Southern Miss
Undrafted: 2010
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
Career CFL statistics
Carries: 15
Rushing yards: 65
Rushing avg.: 4.3
Rushing TDs: 0
Receiving yards: 42

Tory Harrison (born December 13, 1987) is an American football running back for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played his college football at the University of Southern Mississippi. Born to the mother of, Linda Tanner, Harrison has three siblings. Without the support of his parents, Harrison was raised by his aunt.

Early years

Harrison grew up in Leesburg, Florida, and played high school football at Leesburg High School.[1] Harrison was also a member of the basketball and track and field teams. He was named a Florida 4A All-State player in 2005.[2]

College career

Harrison played college football as a running back for the Southern Miss Golden Eagles football team from 2006 to 2009.[3]

Professional football

After going undrafted in the 2010 NFL Draft, Harrison signed as an undrafted free agent with the Green Bay Packers.[4] Following his release from the Packers, Harrison signed with the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League.[5] In 2012, Harrison signed with the Indoor Football League's Omaha Beef.

References

  1. Byron Saucer (October 21, 2005). "Leesburg, Belleview clash in key district game". www.ocala.com. Ocala Star Banner. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
  2. "Florida's Best For 2005: 4A All-State". www.scout.com. Scout.com. January 20, 2006. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
  3. Joe Williams (March 13, 2008). "Former Leesburg football star Tory Harrison accused of marijuana possession". www.orlandosentinel.com. Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
  4. Brandon (April 25, 2010). "NFL Draft Aftermath: Packers Sign Undrafted Free Agents". www.acmepackingcompany.com. SB Nation. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
  5. "Colonials Sign 12 Players". www.oursportscentral.com. OurSports Central. May 12, 2011. Retrieved July 24, 2015.

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