Claude Harvey

Claude Edward Harvey is an American former football linebacker. He played college football at Prairie View A&M from 1966 to 1969 and professional football for the Houston Oilers in 1970.

Early years

Harvey was born in Willis, Texas, in 1948. He attended A. R. Tuner High school.

Prairie View

Harvey played college football at Prairie View A&M from [1966 Prairie View A&M Panthers American football|football team|1966] to 1969. While at Prairie View, he majored in physical education and received two varsity letters in football and three in track. He competed in the javelin for the track team.

Professional football

Harvey was signed as a free agent by the Houston Oilers in July 1970. He was initially assigned to the taxi squad, but he was activated at the end of October. He appeared in a total of five games for the Oilers. He was released by the Oilers in September 1971. He was later signed by the Philadelphia Eagles in 1973 but did not appear in any regular-season games.