Lloyd Harrison (born June 21, 1977) is a former American football cornerback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, and Miami Dolphins. He was selected in the third round of the 2000 NFL Draft.^[1] Harrison played college football at North Carolina State University.

Early life

Harrison spent his early years in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn before relocating to Long Island with his family. He attended P.S. 208 elementary school, Meyer Levin JHS, and Lafayette HS in Brooklyn. Later, he attended Sewanhaka Central HS in Floral Park, New York.

College career

During his tenure at North Carolina State University, Harrison made significant contributions to both the football and track teams. In track, he was part of the NC State’s 4X100 relay team that clinched the conference championship in 1996. In football, Harrison was a three-year starting cornerback, concluding his college career with notable statistics: 190 tackles (nine for loss), 12 interceptions, 40 passes defensed, one sack, two fumble recoveries, five forced fumbles, and four blocked kicks. He was twice named All-American second-team and All-Atlantic Coast Conference first-team, and was a semifinalist for the Jim Thorpe Award, awarded to the nation's top defensive back. Harrison was selected in the 2000 NFL Draft by the Washington Redskins.

Professional career

Harrison's NFL career included stints with the Washington Redskins, San Diego Chargers, and Miami Dolphins, where he assumed the role of cornerback.

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