Quick Info
| Profession | American professional football defensive tackle |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 14/08/2001 |
| Age | 25 years |
| Birthplace | Lewis Center, Ohio, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Zach Harrison
The Atlanta Falcons promoted Zach Harrison from their practice squad to the active 53-man roster, filling the spot left by cornerback A.J. Terrell, who was placed on injured reserve before Week 3. With defensive end Da'Shawn Hand also on injured reserve, Harrison was expected to be a primary rotational defensive end behind LaCale London and Brandon Dorlus.
The Falcons waived Harrison at the end of August after the team claimed other players off waivers, but he cleared waivers and was re-signed to the practice squad. The move came after a 2025 season in which he was limited by a knee injury.
Harrison was placed on injured reserve due to a knee injury. He had been having a strong 2025 season, with 4.5 sacks through the first seven games before a Week 7 knee injury ended his season.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Zachary Harrison |
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| Known For | NFL player for the Atlanta Falcons |
| Position | Defensive tackle / defensive end |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 5 in |
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| Weight | 270 lbs |
| Jersey Number | 96 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College | Ohio State University |
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| Degree | Criminology |
Personal Life
| High School | Olentangy Orange High School |
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Family
| Father | Jimmie Harrison |
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| Mother | Tracey Harrison |
Career
| High School Career | Played football at Olentangy Orange High School and was selected for the 2019 All-American Bowl. |
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| College Career | Played four seasons at Ohio State (2019–2022), earning All-Big Ten honours including a first-team selection in 2022. |
| Professional Career | Selected by the Atlanta Falcons in the 3rd round (75th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft. Placed on injured reserve in November 2025 after a knee injury, waived in August 2026, re-signed to the practice squad, and promoted to the active roster in September 2026. |
Style Quotient
| Sport | American football |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ran 100 meters in 10.7 seconds in high school. | |
| 2. Ran 200 meters in 21.5 seconds in high school. | |
| 3. Was a five-star recruit coming out of high school. |
