University of the Pacific

Kirk Harmon was a standout inside linebacker for the Pacific football program. His blend of size, speed and strength led to one of the most prolific careers for a linebacker in the program's history. 

Harmon arrived at Pacific in 1979 by way of Glendale Junior College, where he was named a Junior College All-American.

He led the team in tackles and tied for the team lead in interceptions following the 1980 season. For his contributions on the field during this breakout season, Harmon was selected by the Associated Press as an Honorable Mention All-American at inside linebacker. He was also selected as First Team All-Conference by the PCAA. The Tigers honored Harmon with the Harry E. Kane Sr. Outstanding Defensive Player Award and the Tully C. Knoles Iron Man Award for the most minutes played.

During the 1981 season, Kirk blasted his opponents for a staggering 220 total tackles on the season, a Pacific record. He averaged a whopping 20 tackles per game, which included a record setting 33 tackle performance on September 19th in a 34-0 loss to the University of Oregon. He culminated his career by being named PCAA Player of the Week in his final game as a Tiger in a 23-17 win over the University of Hawaii. Kirk was again selected as an Honorable Mention All-American by the Associated Press and also earned Honorable Mention All-American honors from the Football Writers Association and the Sporting News. Harmon earned his second consecutive selection as First Team All-Conference, and was a runner up in the PCAA's Defensive Player of the Year voting. The Tigers recognized Harmon with the Douglas S. Vieria Most Valuable Player Award and the Captain's Award.

After his time at Pacific, Kirk was selected to play in the Olympia Gold Bowl College All-Star Game in 1982. That same year, Harmon was drafted in the 8th Round of the 1982 NFL Draft. Shortly afterwards, Harmon went on to become an assistant football coach at Pacific and then Cal State Fullerton.