Kade Harrington invited to Cowboys Rookie Mini-camp....surprise surpise he battled the odds out of HS despite being Class 5 A All State...
He did tear ligaments in his foot this season..that couldn't have helped
http://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Cowboys-invite-Lamar-RB-Kade-Harrington-to-11113221.php
Cowboys invite Lamar RB Kade Harrington to minicamp
By
Aaron Wilson
Photo: Ryan Pelham/Ryan Pelham/The Enterprise
Lamar running back Kade Harrington (8) breaks free for a touchdown run in the first quarter against Coastal Carolina at Provost Umphrey Stadium on Saturday evening. Photo taken Saturday 9/3/16 Ryan Pelham/The Enterprise
Lamar running back Kade Harrington has been invited to attend the Dallas Cowboys rookie minicamp.
The all-time leading rusher in Lamar history, Harrington is a former Southland Conference Player of the Year.
He had one scholarship offer out of Kingwood High School despite rushing for 1,944 yards and 22 touchdowns as a senior when he was named first-team Class 5A all-state.
Harrington worked out for the Texans at their local prospect day.
He had an official visit with the New York Giants.
Harrington was a three-time all-conference selection and a preseason All-American candidate last season. However, he tore ligaments in his left foot and was limited to 636 yards and four touchdowns as a senior.
Harrington is a versatile performer who rushed for 2,092 yards and 21 touchdowns as a junior.
He finished his collegiate career with 4,348 yards and 44 touchdown runs, catching 97 passes for 930 yards and seven scores.
"I think I'm a dynamic runner," Harrington said. "I'm definitely a one-cut guy. My biggest attribute is I can catch the ball out of the backfield. That's something the league is using a lot of. I can definitely bring that to the table."
At Kingwood, Harrington was the District Offensive Player of the Year. He rushed for 1,210 yards and 11 touchdowns as a junior.
"It was a lot of fun for me in high school," Harrington said. "The best part was playing with all my friends that I played Little League with and grew up with. I definitely miss it."
Overlooked by recruiters, Harrington has thrived at Lamar. The former freshman All-American was honored with a Kade Harrington Day by the city of Beaumont last year.
"It was a very positive situation for me at Lamar," said Harrington, who majored in finance and economics. "It was a blessing in disguise that they were my only offer and I didn't have to choose from 15 different schools. I couldn't be any happier with how things worked out."