Finished his career at Tennessee with 35 games played, including 25 starts, with 82 tackles (46 solo), 14 stops for loss, four sacks, 21 quarterback pressures, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, eight deflected passes and two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown
His tremendous value to the defensive line was evident in his absence, as the Vols recorded seven sacks in the three games he played (2.33 per game) and just 10 more sacks in the 10 games he missed (1.0 per game)
Super Sleeper Team selection and preseason All-Southeastern Conference choice by The NFL Draft Report
Began the season with a pair of assisted tackles vs. California (Sept. 2) as defense held RB Marshawn Lynch to 74 yards
Recorded two solo tackles vs. Air Force (Sept. 9), including one for a 1-yard loss, before rupturing his biceps tendon in the third quarter trying to tackle a running back
Was ruled out for the season and surgery was scheduled, but lobbied to postpone the surgery and play one more game, against SEC rival and eventual national champion Florida
With his arm heavily bandaged, started vs. Florida (Sept. 16) and made three tackles for no gain in a 21-20 defeat, coming out of the game periodically in tears and intense pain, but returning as soon as he could
Two of those tackles came against running back and fellow Green Bay draft pick DeShawn Wynn, and chased QB Chris Leak out of the pocket on another play for an eventual 1-yard loss
As a junior in 2005, started all 11 games, shifting to left defensive tackle and earning second-team All-SEC honors from The Associated Press and The NFL Draft Report
Totaled 39 tackles (21 solos) with 2 1/2 sacks and 7 1/2 total stops behind the line of scrimmage
Also intercepted two passes, returning one for a touchdown, and was credited with eight pressures, one forced fumble and three deflected passes
Earned SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors in season opener vs. Alabama-Birmingham (Sept. 3), intercepting his first career pass and returning it 29 yards while adding four tackles (three solo)
Made a career-high eight tackles (three solo) at Florida (Sept. 17)
Recorded six tackles (two solo), including two for loss at LSU (Sept. 26), one of them against RB Joseph Addai for a 1-yard loss in the fourth quarter
Notched a half-sack and assisted on another tackle for loss in a span of three plays on the game's opening series vs. Mississippi (Oct. 1)
Posted four solo tackles, including three for loss, vs. South Carolina (Oct. 29)
At Notre Dame (Nov. 5), credited with a pressure and a 1-yard sack of QB Brady Quinn in the fourth quarter. Also had another solo tackle for loss
Vs. Vanderbilt (Nov. 19), batted down a goal-line pass and had a 7-yard sack of QB Jay Cutler
Closed the season at Kentucky (Nov. 26) with four tackles (three solo), an interception returned for a TD, a pass deflection and a forced fumble
Late in the third quarter, deflected and intercepted an attempted rollout pass and returned it 7 yards for the score in runaway 27-8 victory
During sophomore season of 2004, started the team's first 11 games at right defensive tackle before an ankle sprain vs. Kentucky in regular-season finale would limit his play in SEC Championship vs. Auburn
Recovered to earn Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP honors to conclude season, posting three tackles, one sack and a fumble recovery off the bench vs. Texas A&M (Jan. 1)
For the season, registered 26 tackles (17 solo) with 11 pressures, 1 1/2 sacks and 4 1/2 stops for losses
As redshirt freshman in 2003, missed most of spring drills after undergoing right leg surgery and then sat out the team's first five games with a broken right ankle sustained during camp, Aug. 8
Appeared in the team's final eight games, recording 10 tackles (five solo) with a stop for a 4-yard loss, a pass deflection and a pressure
Re-aggravated ankle injury after only one play vs. Miami (Nov. 😎 and saw limited action the rest of the year
Majored in sports management
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Given name Justin Tyrell Harrell
Last name is pronounced HAIR-uhl
Born in Martin, Tenn
.Engaged to Barbie Terry
Brother, Jason, played college basketball at Tennessee Tech
Attended Westview High in Martin, Tenn., the same high school Chad Clifton attended
As a senior in 2001, named Tennessee's Class 2A "Mr. Football," adding Prep Football Report and PrepStar All-American honors
Also named West Tennessee's Defensive Player of the Year by the Jackson Sun and earned Class 2A All-State accolades, helping team to a 13-2 record and a state runner-up finish
After his final season, played in the Georgia-Tennessee All-Star Game
.A three-year starter on both offense and defense
During senior season, recorded 72 tackles as a defensive lineman, including 19 for loss, four sacks and eight pass deflections
Added 18 receptions for 354 yards and six touchdowns as a tight end
As a junior, had 61 tackles, including 12 for loss, plus four pass deflections, and caught 21 passes for 291 yards and three scores
Also a three-year starter in basketball, averaged 17 points per game during senior season
During his first pro season, participated in the Brett Favre Celebrity Softball Game and a dinner to benefit the Donald Driver Foundation
Also shared football pointers at local Junior Power Pack clinic
Is involved in the Ronald McDonald house and St. Jude's in Memphis
This past July helped his hometown high school with a football camp
Worked at the Boys and Girls Club in Knoxville
Enjoys fishing and playing video games (naming 'Call of Duty 4' his favorite)
Residence: Martin, Tenn.