Percy Harvin
NFL wide receiver, Super Bowl XLVIII winner, return specialist
Percy Lavon Harvin (born 1988) is a former professional NFL player who earned recognition as one of football's most dynamic wide receivers and return specialists. Originally drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in 2009, Harvin became known for his explosive speed, versatility, and ability to impact games in multiple ways—receiving, rushing, and returning kickoffs. Standing 5'11" and weighing around 195 pounds, he compensated for modest height with exceptional quickness and football intelligence. Harvin played for several franchises including the Vikings, Seattle Seahawks, Denver Broncos, and New York Jets, accumulating 488 career receptions. His most celebrated moment came during Super Bowl XLVIII when, playing for Seattle, he returned the second-half kickoff for an 87-yard touchdown in the Seahawks' dominant 43–8 victory over the Denver Broncos. Though injuries periodically interrupted his career, Harvin made lasting contributions to every team he played for. Post-retirement, he has remained involved in sports through commentary and business ventures. Harvin's career exemplifies the modern NFL's emphasis on multi-talented skill players who can create mismatches and explosive plays from various positions.
Percy Jackson
Protagonist of Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, demigod, son of Poseidon
Percy Grainger
Composer, conductor, pianist, ethnomusicologist, 'Lincolnshire Posy'
Percy Bysshe Shelley
Romantic poet, 'Prometheus Unbound', radical political philosophy
Athlete
American
1988
Thinking about the name
Percy
French origin
“Derived from an English noble surname referring to 'pierce the valley' (Old French), Percy became iconic as the dashing protagonist of the Arthurian tales and as a given name for distinguished figures. It strikes a rare balance: simultaneously aristocratic and approachable, literary and friendly, making it endlessly adaptable across ages and temperaments.”