Nathaniel Harvey IV (born September 15, 1996) is an American former professional

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. He played college football at East Carolina.

College career

Harvey spent his freshman and sophomore seasons at Georgia Military Junior College and joined East Carolina as a walk-on transfer for his junior and senior seasons. Harvey played

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for his freshman, sophomore, and junior seasons before switching to

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for his senior season. After recording 14.5 sacks in his senior season, he was named the

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. Harvey was entered in the

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after being denied a fifth year of eligibility by the

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Professional career

New York Giants

After going undrafted in the

, Harvey signed with the

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. Harvey was placed on injured reserve after suffering a knee injury during mini camp. He was waived on April 8, 2020, with a failed physical designation.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Harvey signed with the

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of the CFL on March 12, 2021. He was released on July 26, 2021.

Personal life

Harvey is the son of Nathaniel Harvey III and Zelinka Harvey.

References

1996 births Living people People from Knightdale, North Carolina Sportspeople from Wake County, North Carolina Players of American football from North Carolina American football defensive ends East Carolina Pirates football players New York Giants players Hamilton Tiger-Cats players 21st-century American sportsmen {{Defensive-lineman-1990s-stub