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• Wide receiver Percy Harvin was selected 22nd overall in the 2009 NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings. He played college football for the Florida Gators in the NCAA.

  Just days after the NFL draft, Harvin was missing from a Vikings mini-camp after he was hospitalized with severe dehydration. Doctors ruled out the deadly swine flu and expects that Harvin will be released in one or two days.CBSSports.com: Vikings Pick Harvin Hospitalized in Atlanta with Dehydration

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: May 28, 1988Florida Gators: Percy Harvin
  2. Birthplace: Virginia Beach, VirginiaFlorida Gators: Percy Harvin
  3. Height: 5'11"Florida Gators: Percy Harvin
  4. Weight: 195 lbsFlorida Gators: Percy Harvin
  5. Position: Wide receiverFlorida Gators: Percy Harvin
  6. High school: Landstown High SchoolFlorida Gators: Percy Harvin
  7. College: University of FloridaFlorida Gators: Percy Harvin
  8. Major: Social and behavioral sciencesFlorida Gators: Percy Harvin
  9. Volunteers at the Children's Miracle Network with the Goodwill GatorsFlorida Gators: Percy Harvin

• Failed Drug Test?

  In April of 2009, unconfirmed reports stated that Harvin failed a drug test at the NFL Scouting Combine. According to ProFootballTalk.com, Harvin tested positive for marijuana. Neither Harvin nor his agent have disputed the report.FanHouse: PFT: Harvin Tested Positive at Combine

• College Football Career

  Harvin began his college football career with the Florida Gators in 2006, playing in 13 games and recording 34 catches, 41 rushes for 855 total yards and five touchdowns. He scored one touchdown and recorded 82 yards in the BCS Championship Game to help the Gators defeat the Ohio State Buckeyes.ESPN.com: Percy Harvin His breakout performance earned Harvin several honors, including the SEC Freshman of the Year award and a Freshman All-American selection.Florida Gators: Percy Harvin

  Continuing with the Gators in 2007, Harvin totaled a career-high 59 receptions, 83 carries and 1,622 total yards, for 10 touchdowns. Again Harvin was selected as an All-American, as well as a second-team All-SEC. In his junior season in 2008, Harvin recorded 171 yards and one touchdown in the BCS title game to defeat the Oklahoma Sooners for the Gators' second national championship in three seasons.ESPN.com: Percy Harvin

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