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Malik Harrison (born March 5, 1998) is an American professional football linebacker for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes and was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round of the 2020 NFL draft.

Key Information

Early life

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Harrison attended Walnut Ridge High School in Columbus, Ohio, where he played football and basketball.[1][2][3] On the football field, he switched between quarterback, wide receiver, running back, linebacker, and safety.[4] In 2015, his senior season, he rushed for 897 yards and 15 touchdowns while passing for 1,161 yards and eight touchdowns alongside compiling five sacks and forty tackles.[5][6] He committed to play college football at Ohio State University following his senior season.[7]

College career

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In 2016, Harrison's freshman year at Ohio State, he appeared in 12 games. As a sophomore in 2017, he appeared in all 14 of Ohio State's games, compiling 36 tackles and two sacks.[8]

In 2018, Harrison's junior season, he became a starter, and was tied for first on the team in tackles with 81 alongside adding 8.5 tackles for loss.[9][10][11] He earned All-Big Ten Conference honorable mention.[12]

As a senior in 2019, Harrison again led Ohio State in tackles, recorded 4.5 sacks, and was named first-team All-Big Ten.[13]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump
6 ft 2+5⁄8 in
(1.90 m) 		247 lb
(112 kg) 		32+3⁄4 in
(0.83 m) 		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)		 4.66 s 1.62 s 2.73 s 4.32 s 6.83 s 36.0 in
(0.91 m)		 10 ft 2 in
(3.10 m)
All values from NFL Combine[14][15]

Baltimore Ravens

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Harrison was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the third round (98th overall) of the 2020 NFL draft.[16] He signed his four-year rookie contract with the team on July 13, 2020.[17] He was placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by the team on November 3, 2020,[18] and activated four days later.[19]

On October 31, 2021, Harrison suffered a non-life-threatening injury after being shot in the left calf outside a nightclub in Cleveland.[20][21] He was placed on the reserve/non-football injury list the following day.[22] He was activated on November 27, 2021.[23]

On March 13, 2024, Harrison signed a one-year contract extension with the Ravens.[24]

Pittsburgh Steelers

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On March 13, 2025, Harrison signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[25]

On September 10, 2025, Harrison was placed on injured reserve with a knee injury.[26][27] He was activated on November 1.

Personal life

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Harrison was born to parents Donetta and Charles.[28]

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Malik Harrison

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Malik Harrison (born March 5, 1998) is an linebacker for the of the (NFL). Standing at 6 feet 3 inches and weighing 247 pounds, he plays primarily as an outside linebacker and special teams contributor. Harrison was born and raised in , where he attended Walnut Ridge High School and excelled as a multi-sport athlete in football, , and track. At Walnut Ridge, he played , receiver, linebacker, , and punter, showcasing versatility that carried into his college career. As a youth, he was a fan of and even participated on James's AAU team. At , Harrison played in 52 games over four seasons (2016–2019), starting 28, and amassed 205 tackles (136 solo), 29 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, nine passes defensed, three fumble recoveries, and one interception. He led the Buckeyes in tackles during his junior (81) and senior (75) years, earning first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2019 and third-team All-American recognition that same year. His college performance highlighted his speed and tackling ability, with a time of 4.66 seconds at the Combine. Selected by the in the third round (98th overall) of the —acquired via trade from the —Harrison began his professional career as a rotational player and special teams ace. Over five seasons with the Ravens (2020–2024), he appeared in 76 regular-season games with 34 starts, recording 174 tackles (95 solo), 7 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, and 30 special teams tackles. His 2024 season marked a breakout, with career highs of 54 tackles and 2.0 sacks, contributing to Baltimore's top-ranked run defense (80.1 yards allowed per game). Harrison also played in seven postseason games (four starts), tallying 23 tackles and one forced fumble. In March 2025, he signed a two-year contract with the Steelers as a , where through Week 11 of the 2025 season, he has appeared in four games (three starts) with 13 tackles (seven solo), as of November 19, 2025.

Early years

Upbringing and family

Malik Harrison was born on March 5, 1998, in Columbus, Ohio, where he grew up in the Far East Side neighborhood. He is the son of Donetta and Charles Harrison, with limited public details available about siblings or extended family. Harrison shared a close relationship with his father, , a business owner in Columbus who served as a major during his childhood. influenced Harrison's passion for football and supported his aspirations, including his dream of playing for ; as a child, Harrison frequently told his father, "When I go to college I want to be a Buckeye." This bond helped shape Harrison's character, with his father emphasizing values that instilled discipline and a strong work ethic. From an early age, Harrison was exposed to sports through family encouragement and the local Columbus community, often watching Ohio State games together as a family. This environment fostered his interests and personal development prior to high school.

High school career

Malik Harrison attended Walnut Ridge High School in , where he emerged as a multi-sport excelling in football and , with additional participation in . His athletic development at Walnut Ridge highlighted his physical prowess and adaptability, supported by his family who encouraged his pursuit of competitive sports. In football, Harrison demonstrated remarkable position versatility, playing , , , , , and even punting for the Scots, often contributing on both sides of the ball during his junior and senior years after starting at as a . As a senior in 2015, he threw for 1,161 yards and eight touchdowns on 76-of-127 passing, while accumulating 2,165 total yards to rank 33rd in and helping the team to a 7-3 record. He earned honorable mention All-Central honors as a junior, showcasing his defensive instincts at before focusing more on offensive roles in later seasons. Harrison also starred in basketball as a power forward, averaging 14 points and 10 rebounds per game during his junior season in 2014–15, leading Walnut Ridge to a 21–4 record and the program's first state tournament appearance since 1971, reaching the Division II semifinals. In the state tournament, he contributed 11 points in a semifinal loss, underscoring his rebounding and shot-blocking ability with standout performances like 19 points and 14 rebounds in district play. As a highly regarded local prospect, Harrison attracted scholarship offers from programs including , , , , , Michigan State, and Syracuse before committing to Ohio State on , February 3, 2016, fulfilling a childhood dream of playing for his hometown Buckeyes as the first Columbus City League signee since 2010. Ranked as a three-star athlete and No. 26 prospect in by , he enrolled at Ohio State in June 2016, projected initially as a but with clear potential at linebacker due to his size (6-foot-3, 228 pounds) and athleticism.

College career

Early seasons (2016–2017)

Harrison, a three-star recruit from Walnut Ridge High School in , committed to on in February 2016, allowing him to play close to home. Rated as the No. 50 athlete and No. 690 overall prospect in the 2016 class by the 247Sports composite rankings, he enrolled at Ohio State that summer, transitioning from a versatile high school role that included , , and linebacker to focus on outside linebacker in college. As a true freshman in 2016, Harrison appeared in 11 games, primarily contributing on special teams and in rotational defensive snaps as the backup outside linebacker behind sophomore Dante Booker. He recorded 13 total tackles (10 solo, 3 assisted), including 1.0 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack, while adapting to the increased speed and complexity of college schemes under . His limited but consistent playing time helped him build foundational experience in State's 4-3 defense without redshirting. In his sophomore season of 2017, Harrison saw an expanded role, appearing in all 14 games with more snaps on defense and special teams, including increased rotational duties at outside linebacker. He tallied 36 total tackles (22 solo, 14 assisted), 3.0 tackles for loss, 2.0 sacks, and 1 pass defensed. This performance marked a step forward in his development, as he contributed to State's Big Ten Championship run. Harrison's early college adjustment involved significant physical maturation, as he increased his weight from 228 pounds as a to 235 pounds by his year, enhancing his presence in run support and pass coverage under Fickell's guidance. Fickell, who had recruited and coached him as a raw but athletic talent, emphasized Harrison's versatility from high school to help him grasp the Buckeyes' defensive schemes.

Later seasons and achievements (2018–2019)

In his junior season of 2018, Harrison emerged as a full-time starter at linebacker for the , leading the team with 81 total tackles, including 55 solo stops, while adding 8.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, and 1 interception. His performance earned him honorable mention All-Big Ten honors from both coaches and media. Harrison's contributions were instrumental in Ohio State's defense during a campaign that culminated in a Big Ten Championship victory over Northwestern. As a senior in 2019, Harrison continued to anchor the Buckeyes' linebacker corps, again leading the team in tackles with 75 total (49 solo), alongside career-high marks of 16.5 tackles for loss and 4.5 sacks, plus 4 pass breakups and 2 fumble recoveries. He received first-team All-Big Ten recognition from the coaches and second-team honors from the media, as well as third-team All-American recognition. Harrison's leadership helped propel Ohio State to another Big Ten Championship win against and a berth in the semifinal, where they fell to Clemson in the . Throughout his later college seasons, Harrison demonstrated versatility by rotating across inside and outside linebacker roles while also contributing on special teams units, a necessity in State's depth-driven system. Over his full Ohio State career, he amassed 205 total tackles (136 solo), 29 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, 9 pass deflections, 3 fumble recoveries, and 1 . Following the 2019 season, Harrison accepted an invitation to the 2020 , where he recorded an in the North team's victory.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens (2020–2024)

Harrison was selected by the in the third round (98th overall) of the out of Ohio State. He signed a four-year worth $4,499,405, including an $832,296 . As a in 2020, Harrison appeared in all 16 games, making six starts, and recorded 44 tackles (26 solo) along with one tackle for loss. His primary contributions came on special teams, where he participated in 68% of the unit's snaps, helping the Ravens' coverage and return units. From 2021 to 2023, Harrison transitioned into a rotational backup linebacker role while maintaining a presence on special teams. He played in 45 games across those seasons, starting 21, and tallied 76 tackles (47 solo) and three tackles for loss on defense. On special teams, he often exceeded 75% participation rate annually, and contributed to core units including kickoff, punt, and coverage. In 2024, Harrison achieved a career breakthrough with expanded defensive responsibilities amid injuries to starters, appearing in 15 games with seven starts. He posted personal bests of 54 tackles (22 solo), three tackles for loss, and two sacks. A standout effort came on November 25 against the , where he led the team with 13 tackles while playing 72% of defensive snaps and 85% of special teams snaps; he also recorded eight special teams tackles for the season. His versatility from college translated effectively, allowing him to fill inside linebacker duties. Over his five-year tenure with the Ravens, Harrison appeared in 76 games (34 starts), accumulating 174 tackles (95 solo), seven tackles for loss, and two sacks on defense, while serving as a core special teamer. Following the expiration of his one-year, $2.7 million extension signed in March 2024, he became an unrestricted free agent and left the organization in March 2025.

Pittsburgh Steelers (2025–present)

On March 13, 2025, Malik Harrison signed a two-year, $10 million contract with the as a , aimed at strengthening the team's linebacker depth following his departure from the . Harrison appeared in the 2025 season opener on September 7 against the , where he recorded 2 tackles (1 solo) before suffering an MCL knee sprain that sidelined him. The injury led to his placement on injured reserve on September 10, 2025, causing him to miss the next seven games. The Steelers designated Harrison for return on October 13, 2025, initiating a 21-day practice window, and fully activated him from injured reserve on November 1, 2025, ahead of Week 9. Upon his return, he assumed a rotational role, contributing 8 tackles (4 solo) in Weeks 9 and 10 while continuing his recovery and adapting to the Steelers' defensive scheme under . In Week 11 against the , he added 3 tackles (2 solo). As of November 19, 2025, Harrison's season statistics include 13 tackles (7 solo), 1 tackle for loss, with no sacks or interceptions, underscoring his value in special teams where he is projected to exceed 150 snaps for the year. His prior experience with the Ravens has facilitated a smoother integration into Pittsburgh's system, particularly in addressing depth needs amid injuries to players like Cole Holcomb. Harrison's role holds potential for expansion on defense as the season progresses.

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