5 NFL players who went to Harvard ft. Ryan Fitzpatrick

NFL players who went to Harvard University

#3 - Tyler Ott

Seatle Seahawks v Los Angeles Charger

Long snapper Tyler Ott, like the aforementioned, wasn’t drafted and came into the league as a free agent when he signed to the New England Patriots’ practice squad in 2014. Ott has spent time bouncing around the NFL, spending time with the St. Louis Rams, New York Giants, Cincinnati Bengals and Seattle Seahawks, appearing in 85 pro career games thus far.

Ott is still a member of the Seahawks, and the former Harvard man was rewarded for his play with a Pro Bowl nod in 2020.

#2 - Kyle Juszczyk

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Fullback Kyle Juszczyk is arguably the most decorated NFL player to come out of Harvard University in league history. Juszczyk was drafted in the fourth-round of the 2013 NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens, and after four years with the team, he joined the San Francisco 49ers in 2017. Juszczyk’s contract with the 49ers was the biggest for a fullback in NFL history, and he’s definitely earned it, as the Harvard alumni has been voted to each of the last six Pro Bowls.

Juszczyk is arguably the best fullback in football, and has 17 total touchdowns to go along with 2,324 yards from scrimmage.

#1 - Ryan Fitzpatrick

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NFL cult hero Ryan Fitzpatrick was drafted out of Harvard with the 250th overall pick in 2005 by the St. Louis Rams. Fitzpatrick has had the ultimate journeyman career, spending time with the Rams, Cincinnati Bengals, Buffalo Bills, Tennessee Titans, Houston Texans, New York Jets, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Miami Dolphins and the Washington Football team across his 17-year career.

"Fitzmagic" was loved by fans across the NFL for his love of the game, iconic interviews and epic beard! He had 233 touchdown passes and 34,990 total passing yards before announcing his retirement in June 2022.