Parys Haralson

Parys Haralson

Haralson at 49ers training camp in August 2010
San Francisco 49ers
Position:	Director of Player Engagement
Personal information
Date of birth:	(1984-01-24) January 24, 1984 (age 33)
Place of birth:	Flora, Mississippi
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	255 lb (116 kg)
Career information
High school:	Madison (MS) Central
College:	Tennessee
NFL Draft:	2006 / Round: 5 / Pick: 140
Career history
San Francisco 49ers (2006–2012) New Orleans Saints (2013–2014)
As administrator:
San Francisco 49ers (2016–present) Director of Player Engagement
Career NFL statistics
Tackles: 267 Sacks: 28.0 Interceptions: 0 Forced fumbles: 3 Player stats at NFL.com

Parys Sharron Haralson (born January 24, 1984) is a retired American football linebacker. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the 5th round (140th overall) in the 2006 NFL Draft. He went to college at University of Tennessee where he played defensive end.

Haralson attended Madison Central High School in Madison, Mississippi. He was an All-American selection by Borderwars.com, Super Prep, Max Emfinger and Prep Star as a senior. He was a member of the Jackson Clarion-Ledger's Dandy Dozen prospects in Mississippi. He was a two-time Class 5A All-State and three-time All-Metro choice. He helped Madison Central to the state title as sophomore with a 15-0 record, while his junior (9-2) and senior (10-3) teams also advanced to the playoffs. He recorded 148 tackles, 10 sacks and one interception as a senior. As a junior, Haralson posted 80 tackles, 12 sacks and two interceptions.

At University of Tennessee in 2002, he played in thirteen games as a reserve defensive end. He came up with 25 tackles (14 solos), a 15-yard sack and two stops for losses of 20 yards. He also had a quarterback pressure. He was a Freshman All-SEC pick by the Knoxville News Sentinel. He earned SEC Freshman Academic Honor Roll recognition.

In 2003, he moved into the starting lineup at left defensive end during the season’s fourth game against South Carolina. He finished with 44 tackles (30 solos). He tied for the team lead with 4.5 sacks and had 14.5 stops for losses of 62 yards. He recovered a fumble and made ten quarterback pressures. He also deflected a pass.

In 2004, he started twelve games at left defensive end, coming off the bench against Georgia. He was an All-Southeastern Conference second-team choice. He was the team captain. He recorded 43 tackles (34 solos) and ranked second in the conference with seven sacks and 13.5 stops for losses of 53 yards. He tied the school season-record with 21 quarterback pressures. He caused and recovered two fumbles, returning one 18 yards for a touchdown.