Former pro football player and current analyst for NBC’s “Football Night in America” Rodney Harrison was born December 15, 1972 in Markham. Harrison attended Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, where he starred under legendary coach Dave Mattio. After starting for three years as safety for Marian, Harrison earned a scholarship to play at Western Illinois University, where he became an All-American.

Harrison was drafted in the 5th round of the 1994 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers and went on to become the starting safety as rookie. The 1994-95 Chargers went on to play in Super Bowl XXIX against the San Francisco 49ers. Following the 2002 season, Harrison signed with the New England Patriots and subsequently won two Super Bowls with the team and playing in a fourth in 2008.

Harrison retired in 2009 and joined NBC Sports’ “Football Night in America.” Harrison ended his career as a two-time Super Bowl champion, two-time Pro Bowler and as one of only 12 players in the history of the NFL to record at least 20 interceptions and 20 sacks in his career.

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