Early Life and Education of Graham Harrell: A Complete Timeline
Discover the defining moments in the early life of Graham Harrell. From birth to education, explore key events.
Graham Harrell is an American football coach and former quarterback, currently serving as the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for Abilene Christian. He achieved prominence as a college football player for Texas Tech from 2004-2008, setting numerous records as a prolific passer under head coach Mike Leach's 'Air Raid' offense. His success at Texas Tech led to his induction into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2025. After a brief professional playing career, he transitioned to coaching, holding various offensive coordinator positions at different universities before landing at Abilene Christian.
May 22, 1985: Graham Harrell Born
On May 22, 1985, Graham Stanton Harrell was born. He is an American football coach and former quarterback.
1990: Father coached at Reagan County
From 1990 to 1993, Graham Harrell's father, Sam Harrell, coached at Reagan County.
1993: Father coached at Reagan County
From 1990 to 1993, Graham Harrell's father, Sam Harrell, coached at Reagan County.
1994: Father coached at Ennis
From 1994 to 2009, Graham Harrell's father, Sam Harrell, coached at Ennis High School.
2000: Brother won State Championship
In 2000, Graham Harrell's older brother, Zac, was a receiver on Ennis High's State Championship team.
2004: Redshirted at Texas Tech
In 2004, Graham Harrell redshirted his first season at Texas Tech University.
2005: Father was highest paid high school coach
As of the 2005-06 academic year, Graham Harrell's father, Sam Harrell, was the highest-paid high school coach in Texas.
2009: Father coached at Ennis
From 1994 to 2009, Graham Harrell's father, Sam Harrell, coached at Ennis High School.
December 2010: Father retired from coaching
In December 2010, Graham Harrell's father, Sam Harrell, retired from coaching duties due to health problems.
2011: Brother graduates from ACU
In 2011, Graham Harrell's younger brother, Clark Harrell, graduated from Abilene Christian University after transferring from Tulsa.
March 2012: Married Brittney Tomlinson
In March 2012, Graham Harrell married Brittney Tomlinson.
2015: Birth of son, Herschel Hawk
In 2015, Graham Harrell and his wife welcomed their son, Herschel Hawk.
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