Following his strong performance with the St. Louis Battlehawks in the UFL this past 2024 season, linebacker Willie Harvey Jr. is getting set to prove that he has what it takes in the NFL after signing a deal with the Dallas Cowboys.
NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero previously reported that the Dallas Cowboys were bringing the 28-year-old Iowa State alum in for a workout.
Harvey has been signed before, as the Cleveland Browns picked him up as an undrafted free agent in 2019. However, he went between their active roster, practice squad, and free agency over the next three years.
Willie Harvey Jr. appeared in two regular-season games for the Browns in 2019 and two more during the 2021 season, recording two tackles.
Harvey would eventually continue his career with the Battlehawks, who selected him in the 2022 XFL draft.
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Now that he is a member of the Dallas Cowboys, Harvey could very well fill a huge hole for the team. Leighton Vander Esch’s retirement left a gaping hole on the team, and Harvey can fill it.
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It should be noted that the team did sign veteran linebacker Eric Kendricks to start alongside Damone Clark, but they still lack experience with young players, 2023 third-round pick DeMarvion Overshown and 2024 third-round pick Marist Liufau.
Willie Harvey Jr. Was One of The Brightest Stars of The 2024 UFL Season
Every week during the 2024 UFL season, Willie Harvey Jr. found himself being mentioned on the broadcast because of his outstanding play.
Harvey played with the Battlehawks in 2023 and 2024. This past season, he took his game to the next level, totaling 78 tackles, leading the UFL, and earning All-UFL honors.
He also added nine TFL’s, four sacks, and six PBU’s this year according to the UFL.com.
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