After playing college football for the University of Tennessee, Haralson was a fifth-round pick for the 49ers in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played seven seasons for the 49ers before being traded to the Saints in 2013, where he played two seasons before his retirement in 2014. Haralson led the NFC West in sacks in 2008, with eight sacks. In 2016, he began working as the 49ers’ director of player engagement.
Tributes to Parys Haralson
We are extremely saddened to learn of the sudden passing of former linebacker and director of player engagement Parys Haralson.
Arguably the best ball player to come out of the Flora area. Parys Haralson was highly thought of and even made time for little chubby dudes. pic.twitter.com/FOrVpkLXFv
Parys Haralson was one of the greatest dudes in the locker room for many years. He made everyone around him smile. We had some tough years and he was always a guy I looked forward to seeing. This hurts. Miss you already P Town.
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