PITTSFORD, N.Y. — For three years at Florida, Percy Harvin was a gimmick in Urban Meyer’s spread offense. At 5-foot-11, 195-pounds, Harvin played all over, his vexing speed burning defenses on every touch. Over three seasons, he stockpiled almost as many yards rushing (1,852) as receiving (1,929).
Some NFL teams wondered how his skill set would translate, and Harvin knew he needed to polish his route running to cement a first-round grade. Two months before the 2009 draft, he summoned longtime Packer receiver Antonio Freeman for help. In five-hour sessions for five straight days, Freeman harped on footwork.