Who is James Harrison?

James Harrison is an American football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). Previously, he played college football at Kent State University. He later signed with the Steelers as an undrafted free agent in 2002.

Early Life, Childhood, and Education

Harrison was born in Akron, Ohio on May 4, 1978, as the youngest of 14 children to James Sr. (a chemical truck driver) and Mildred. He became interested in the world of football in his childhood years. He is of American nationality. Furthermore, he belongs to an African-American ethnic background.

Talking about his education,  Harrison attended  Archbishop Hoban High School and Coventry High School. Later, he attended Kent State University and walked on the Kent State Golden Flashes football team. Additionally, he became a starter for the last three games of the 1999 season and led the team with 106 total tackles and 13 tackles for a loss.