David Harvey

DE/TE, 6-3, 235, La Plata, Md. (McDonough HS)

Standout tight end and defensive end David Harvey was one of the first players to join the 2005 Nebraska recruiting class, committing to the Huskers in early July after attending Big Red Football School. Harvey is the first Maryland prep player to sign with Nebraska since 1990 when Donta Jones and Duane Wiles came to Nebraska from the state. Jones also came to Nebraska from McDonough High School. Harvey capped a strong prep career with an outstanding senior season in which he made 59 tackles, including six sacks on defense, and caught 15 passes for 249 yards from his tight end spot. Harvey played just one season for Coach Dave Bradshaw at McDonough High, after moving from South Carolina. As a junior at Sumter (S.C.) High, Harvey had three sacks and helped his team to a 13-1 record and a state runner-up finish. Harvey is also a standout on the basketball court, as he averaged 10 points and 13 rebounds at McDonough High as a junior, after transferring to the school at mid-term. Harvey's efforts helped his squad to the state semifinals. Tom Lemming lists Harvey as the nation’s No. 25 tight end prospect, while College Football News lists him 40th at the position. Harvey is ranked as the No. 13 overall prospect in the Mid-Atlantic Region by SuperPrep Magazine. Harvey is the son of Julia Moore and David Thomas, and was born on May 16, 1987.