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Tennessee Football Mourns The Passing of Parys Haralson
September 14, 2021 | Football
Haralson, a native of Flora, Mississippi, was a four-time letterwinner (2002-05) and a two-time captain (2004-05) for the Vols. He finished his Volunteer career sixth all-time in sacks with 21. He tallied 157 total tackles, 25.5 tackles for loss, five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries during his brilliant four-year career at defensive end.
A 2006 graduate of the University of Tennessee, he was selected to the SEC Academic Honor Roll in 2005.
Haralson was taken in the fifth round (pick No. 140) of the 2006 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers. A nine-year NFL veteran, Haralson played in 118 games (88 starts) and registered 380 tackles, 28.0 sacks, five fumble recoveries, three forced fumbles and five passes defended. He played his final two NFL seasons with the New Orleans Saints.
He later served as the 49ers' director of player engagement from 2016-17.
The Tennessee Football family is mourning the sudden loss of VFL Parys Haralson.
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) September 14, 2021
Haralson was a two-time captain for the Vols and finished his career 5th in program history with 21 sacks. pic.twitter.com/ETpG6tE1zI
Heard so many great stories about Parys in the last several hours. He was a true Volunteer. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and teammates. #VFL98 https://t.co/UfoQAXDC2N
— Josh Heupel (@coachjoshheupel) September 14, 2021
We are extremely saddened to learn of the sudden passing of former linebacker and director of player engagement Parys Haralson.
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) September 14, 2021
Statement from the 49ers:
The New Orleans Saints are saddened to learn of the passing of Parys Haralson, who died Monday at the age of 37 🙏
— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) September 14, 2021
Statement: https://t.co/8wSJApsNgB pic.twitter.com/yehKzeSNF8
