52 Facts About Damian Harrell

Damian Deron Harrell was born on September 1,1975 and is a former arena football wide receiver.

Damian Harrell had been named AFL Offensive Player of the Year twice, First Team All-Arena twice, Second Team All-Arena twice, AFL Offensive Player of the Month twice, Offensive Player of the Game 24 times, and Game MVP 10 times.

At South Miami Senior High School, Damian Harrell lettered in both football and basketball.

Damian Harrell returned to the field for the final three games of the season.

Damian Harrell attended the City College of San Francisco for two years.

Damian Harrell played two seasons at Florida State University, catching 36 career passes for 466 yards and four touchdowns, after transferring from City College of San Francisco.

Damian Harrell red-shirted for the 1996 season after undergoing reconstructive surgery on his left knee.

Damian Harrell had 13 receptions for 178 yards and three touchdowns in his first season at Florida State.

Damian Harrell recorded 23 receptions for 288 yards as a senior in 1997 but tore ligaments in his right knee in the season finale against Florida and missed the Seminoles win over Ohio State in the 1998 Sugar Bowl.

In 1999, Damian Harrell was signed by Mike Hohensee and the New England Sea Wolves on January 18,1999.

Damian Harrell finished his rookie season with 25 receptions for 362 yards and nine touchdowns.

In 2000, Damian Harrell played in the season's first seven games before suffering a broken left forearm during a road game in Buffalo and missing the rest of the season.

Damian Harrell finished the season with 61 receptions for 808 yards and 18 touchdowns.

Damian Harrell rushed for two touchdowns and returned a kickoff return 48 yards for a touchdown.

Damian Harrell was the league's leading receiver when his injury cost him the rest of the season.

In 2001, Damian Harrell moved with the Sea Wolves to Toronto.

Damian Harrell finished the season ranked eighth in the AFL in receptions and fifth in receiving yards.

Damian Harrell was named Game MVP three times during the regular season, and once in the playoffs.

Damian Harrell had a season-high 10 receptions on the road against the Dragons and a season-high 140 yards receiving on the road against the Tampa Bay Storm.

In 2002, Damian Harrell recorded 92 receptions for 1,277 yards and 19 touchdowns in 13 games, finishing the season ranked fifth in the league in receiving yards and sixth in receptions.

Damian Harrell recorded seven passes for a season-high 145 yards and four touchdowns in an overtime loss to the Dragons on the final day of the season.

Damian Harrell had a season-high 10 receptions for 121 yards and a touchdown against the Indiana Firebirds.

On December 12,2002 Damian Harrell signed with the Colorado Crush.

Damian Harrell finished the season ranked ninth in the league in receptions, eighth in receiving yards and fourth in scoring.

Damian Harrell caught a season-high 11 passes for 128 yards and two touchdowns on the road against the Las Vegas Gladiators.

Damian Harrell recorded eight receptions for 135 yards and five touchdowns.

In 2004, Damian Harrell was voted Second Team All-Arena after recording 114 receptions for 1,715 yards and 43 touchdowns in 16 games.

Damian Harrell finished the season ranked third in the league in receiving yards and scoring and fifth in receptions.

Damian Harrell was named Offensive Player of the Game seven times during the regular season and once in the playoffs.

Damian Harrell had 13 receptions for a career-high 208 yards and three touchdowns and was named Offensive Player of the Game on the road against the Detroit Fury.

In 2005, Damian Harrell was named AFL Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Arena after recording 122 receptions for 1,486 yards and 41 touchdowns and helping lead Colorado to the ArenaBowl XIX championship.

Damian Harrell recorded eight receptions for 122 yards and two touchdowns in the ArenaBowl win over the Force.

Damian Harrell recorded a season-high 13 receptions for 130 yards and four touchdowns on the road against the New Orleans VooDoo.

Damian Harrell was named Offensive Player of the Game against the Los Angeles Avengers after recording 10 receptions for 135 yards and five touchdowns.

Damian Harrell was named Offensive Player of the Game three other times during the season, on the road against the Arizona Rattlers, against the Gladiators and against the Nashville Kats.

In 2006, Damian Harrell was named AFL Offensive Player of the Year and First Team All-Arena for the second-consecutive season after setting career highs with 152 receptions for 1,920 yards and a league record 60 touchdowns in 16 games.

Damian Harrell was voted AFL Offensive Player of the Week twice and named Offensive Player of the Game 10 times during the regular season.

In 2007, Damian Harrell was voted Second Team All-Arena after recording 132 receptions for 1,547 yards and 47 touchdowns in 16 games.

Damian Harrell finished the season tied for fourth in the league in receptions, fourth in scoring and seventh in receiving yards.

Damian Harrell was named Offensive Player of the Game for the third time, against the Gladiators after recording nine receptions for 91 yards and four touchdowns.

Damian Harrell had 10 receptions for 159 yards and a season-high six touchdowns on the road against the Chicago Rush.

Damian Harrell recorded a season-high 14 receptions for a season-high 181 yards and three touchdowns on the road against the Philadelphia Soul.

Damian Harrell was then named Offensive Player of the Game after recording 10 receptions for 154 yards and four touchdowns against the Rattlers.

Damian Harrell was named Offensive Player of the Game after recording eight receptions for 95 yards and three touchdowns in a season-opening loss to the Grand Rapids Rampage.

On November 2,2007, Damian Harrell signed a three-year contract with the Chicago Rush.

Damian Harrell began the 2008 season ranked second in league history in touchdown receptions, third in receiving yards and fourth in receptions.

Damian Harrell ranked second in career 100-yard receiving games and fourth in career five touchdown games.

In 2008, Damian Harrell appeared in 15 games for the Rush, recording 94 receptions for 1,173 yards 25 touchdowns.

Damian Harrell finished the season ranked fourth in league history in receptions, third in receiving yards, and first in receiving touchdowns.

In 2011, the Iron changed their names to the Milwaukee Mustangs, and Damian Harrell was a member of the team.

Damian Harrell had since become the AFL's all time best receiver, as he now ranks 1st in receptions, receiving yards and touchdowns.

Damian Harrell joined the Pittsburgh Power in 2014 as the team's wide receivers coach.