Christopher Mychal Harrell (born January 29, 1983) is an American former

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player. He spent a brief time with the

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, Harrell was signed to the practice squad with the

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. He ran a 4.7 and he played collegiately at

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and attended

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. During the 2005 season, the 6'1 I’m", 210-pound Harrell was an honorable mention All-Big Ten selection at

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. After sitting out 2004 with an injury, He helped the

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defense in 2005, and made 88

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. There he earned a

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in 2005.

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Nittany Lions' Harrell happy to regain his edge
''Pittsburgh Post-Gazette'', April 8, 2005 * 1983 births Living people American football safeties Arizona Cardinals players Berlin Thunder players Players of American football from Cleveland Penn State Nittany Lions football players Miami Dolphins players Players of American football from Euclid, Ohio 21st-century African-American sportsmen 20th-century African-American sportsmen 20th-century American sportsmen 21st-century American sportsmen {{defensiveback-1980s-stub