2010: Started all 11 games… finished second among Bulldog defenders with 64 total tackles (31 solo and 33 assisted)… recorded eight tackles at No. 23 Arizona, followed by a career-high of 12 total tackles at No. 1 Appalachian State and 10 at No. 9 Wofford… also concluded the season with 3.5 tackles for a loss of nine yards, including a half sack for a loss of three yards, two fumble recoveries and one pass breakup … finished the 2010 season ranked 21st in the SoCon in tackles.
2009: Played in all 11 games, started in two … recorded one solo tackles against No. 21 North Carolina before leaving the game with a concussion … season-best performance came against No. 10 Elon, recording eight solo and five assisted tackles for a game total of 13, tying a season-high for the Bulldogs … finished the season with 56 total tackles, 36 solo and 20 assisted … totaled 4.5 tackles for a loss of seven yards and one quarterback hurry.
2008: Played in 10-of-12 games … best outing was at No. 22 Clemson, recording five solo tackles and one assisted tackle, including one for a loss of six yards, as well as one fumble recovery … finished the season with 17 total tackles, 1.5 tackles for a loss of seven yards and one fumble recovery.
High School: Graduated from Hart County High School in 2008 … lettered in football four years, track and field three years and tennis one year … team captain, named defensive most valuable player, player of the week, all-area and all-region selection, player of the year finalist, Anderson Independent All-State selection, earned all-region honors for track … career stats include 334 tackles, 12 interceptions, 32 sacks and 14 big hits.
Personal: Rod Harland … born Nov. 4, 1989 … son of Joe and JoAnn Harland … majoring in health and wellness.
