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• Quarterback Graham Harrell played college football for the Texas Tech Red Raiders.

  Harrell, who was not selected in the 2009 NFL draft, was reportedly invited to work out with the Cleveland Browns on the weekend of May 4 and 5, 2009, to possibly earn a spot on the team.The Plain Dealer: ... Harrell Will Work Out For the Cleveland Browns...

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: May 22, 1985ESPN.com: Graham Harrell
  2. Birthplace: Brownwood, TexasESPN.com: Graham Harrell
  3. Position: QuarterbackESPN.com: Graham Harrell
  4. Height: 6'3"ESPN.com: Graham Harrell
  5. Weight: 205 lbsESPN.com: Graham Harrell
  6. Major: EducationTexas Tech Official Athletic Site: Graham Harrell
  7. Brother, Clark Harrell, quarterback for Tulsa Golden HurricaneTexas Tech Official Athletic Site: Graham Harrell

• 2008 Season

  As starting quarterback for the Red Raiders, Harrell led the team to one of their best starts on record. After winning-out through week nine, Texas Tech upset the then-top ranked Texas Longhorns on November 1, 2008. Through week ten, Harrell had passed for 3,621 yards and scored 30 touchdowns. Because of his standout performance, many feel that Harrell was the front-runner for the Heisman Trophy.ESPN.com: Graham Harrell

  Harrell underwent surgery on November 30, 2008, to fix nine bones in his hand that were fractured. He is expected to fully recover in time for the Red Raiders' bowl game.ESPN.com: Harrell Has Pins, Plates Put in Left Hand; Should Be Fine for Bowl

• College Honors

  Harrell won the Johnny Unitas Golden Arm Award in 2008, given to the top senior college football quarterback.College Fantasy Football Insider: Harrell wins the Golden Arm Award He was also expected to be a front-runner for the 2008 Heisman Trophy, however his name was missing when the Heisman finalists were announced. Harrell's coach, Mike Leach, was reportedly irate over the omission, saying that "if Graham is not invited to the Heisman, they ought to quit giving out the award. It is a shameless example of politics ruling over performance."ESPN.com: Snubbed: Graham Harrell Calm, Coach Fumes at Heisman

  
  Despite the Red Raiders falling to the Ole Miss Rebels in the Cotton Bowl, Harrell broke the NCAA record for career touchdown passes thrown after throwing his 132nd touchdown pass in the bowl game.ESPN.com: Harrell Sets NCAA Career TD Mark

• College Football Highlights

  • 2004: RedshirtedTexas Tech Official Athletic Site: Graham Harrell
  • 2005: Played in six games, passing for 392 yards and three touchdownsTexas Tech Official Athletic Site: Graham Harrell
  • 2006: Passed for 4,555 yards and 38 touchdowns, the best in Texas Tech history for a sophomoreTexas Tech Official Athletic Site: Graham Harrell
  • 2006: Insight Bowl Offensive MVPTexas Tech Official Athletic Site: Graham Harrell
  • 2007: Played 13 games, passed for 5,705 yards and 48 touchdownsTexas Tech Official Athletic Site: Graham Harrell
  • 2007: Sammy Baugh TrophyTexas Tech Official Athletic Site: Graham Harrell
  • 2007: Gator Bowl MVPTexas Tech Official Athletic Site: Graham Harrell

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