Former Washington Commanders wide receiver Kelvin Harmon may be going the XFL route to continue his professional career. The DC Defenders claimed the rights to Harmon adding to their roster heading into the 2024 season, per XFL analyst Mike Mitchell. Harmon has yet to officially sign.
Harmon was part of the famed 2019 wide receiver draft class that included Washington teammate Terry McLaurin. Together, McLaurin and Harmon flashed promise as a formidable wideout duo. The sky appeared the limit following their rookie season. Harmon had 30 catches for 365 yards.
Unfortunately, his career hit a snag when he tore his ACL training ahead of the 2020 season. He sat out the year on the reserved/non-football injury list. He rehabbed and spent the next two years in Washington’s training camp, but he got released in both instances.
He had a brief stint with the USFL’s Philadelphia Stars in the spring.
Kelvin Harmon was a standout in college at NC State, making All-ACC in 2017 and 2018 before Washington selected him in the sixth round of the 2019 NFL Draft. At 6-foot-2 and 215 pounds, Harmon has a big frame and sure hands.
He ran a 4.60 in the 40-yard dash before getting drafted. His draft class was loaded with talent at wide receiver. He had an opportunity to complement McLaurin, but his ACL injury stopped his momentum. He’s been trying to get back ever since. Hopefully, if he chooses to sign with the DC Defenders, this will give him the chance to rejuvenate his career.
