Anthony Harrison

Georgia Institute of Technology

safety for the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets football team.^[3][4] After an injury to a teammate, he became a starter during his freshman year.^[2] He started every game as a sophomore.^[5][6]

1987 NFL Draft. He took part in the Green Bay Packers training camp during the 1987 preseason.^[7] Near the end of the preseason, the Packers waived Harrison.^[8] After the second week of the 1987 NFL season, the NFLPA went on strike. The third week of the season was cancelled, but weeks 4, 5 and 6 were played with replacement players.^[9] Harrison was then signed by the Green Bay Packers before a week 4 game against the Minnesota Vikings as a replacement player.^[10] He played three games for the Packers, recording one interception and one fumble recovery.^[1] During a week 5 matchup against the Detroit Lions, Harrison tackled an opposing player, forcing a fumble but also injuring his neck. He was taken off the field by a stretcher and transported to the hospital, where he was cleared of any serious injuries.^[11] At the end of the strike, Harrison was not among the 16 replacement players who were signed by the Packers.^[12]