National Football Foundation

Texas Tech's all-time leading passer, Graham Harrell has stifled rival defenses en route to leading the Red Raiders to a 25-9-0 record during his prolific career and a current No. 7 ranking in the BCS Standings.

Graduating with a bachelor's degree in history in only three-and-a-half years, Harrell was named an Academic All-Big 12 selection in 2007. A five-time member of the Texas Tech Dean's List, he has maintained a perfect 4.0 GPA in his first 15 hours of postgraduate studies in education. 

One of only six players in NCAA history to record a 5,000-yard passing season, Harrell holds seven NCAA passing records, including most yards gained in two seasons (10,260) and most games gaining 400 or more yards in a season (11). A 2007 Second Team All-Big 12 selection, he has thrown 117 career passing touchdowns. With one 600-yard game to his credit, the 2008 Konica Minolta Gator Bowl MVP has completed 1,216 passes for 13,829 yards in his career, ranking fourth among the NCAA's all-time leading passers. 

The Ennis, Texas, native has participated in visits to local children's hospitals and nursing homes. He has also volunteered for Raider Fun Day and reading programs at local elementary schools. 

Harrell is Texas Tech's fourth NFF National Scholar-Athlete, following Kliff Kingsbury in 2002. In 2009, Harrell signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. In 2010, he signed with the Green Bay Packers and appeared in 12 games from 2010-12. Harrell is currently the offensive cordinator for West Virginia.