ASU receiver, return man N’Keal Harry named Paul Hornung Award finalist

Nov 8, 2018, 10:18 AM

Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry (1) returns a punt for a touchdown against Southern California during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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BY ARIZONA SPORTS

Arizona State receiver and return man N’Keal Harry was named Thursday as a finalist for the Paul Hornung Award, an honor given to college football’s most versatile player.

He joins Louisiana-Monroe receiver Marcus Green, Penn State receiver K.J. Hamler, Purdue receiver Rondale Moore and Michigan State running back Connor Heyward on the list of finalists.

Harry is the second ASU finalist in the nine-year history of the award after running back Marion Grice made the cut in 2013.

Through nine games in 2018, Harry has made an impact in the Sun Devils’ passing and return games.

The junior has made 55 receptions for 828 yards, averaging a career-best 15.1 yards per catch. He’s taken seven punt returns for 157 yards, including a 92-yard touchdown two weeks ago against USC. Harry even has a rushing touchdown this year.

He is averaging 110.7 all-purpose yards per game.

With three games left on the regular season schedule, a strong finish to 2018 could give Harry career highs in receiving yards, surpassing the 1,142 he compiled as a sophomore. The 6-foot-4 receiver has already set a career high with 11 total touchdowns.

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Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry (1) fends off Utah defensive back Jaylon Johnson in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State defensive lineman Jermayne Lole (90) forces a fumble on Utah quarterback Jason Shelley (15) in the second half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin (3) runs by Utah defensive back Jaylon Johnson (1) for a touchdown in the second half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State wide receiver N'Keal Harry runs for a touchdown against Utah in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Utah running back Zack Moss (2) looks for a first down in front of Arizona State safety Aashari Crosswell in the second half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State defensive lineman Renell Wren (95) celebrates after sacking Utah quarterback Jason Shelley (15) in the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State running back Isaiah Floyd (31) runs the ball for a first down against Utah in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Utah running back Zack Moss (2) avoids a tackle by Arizona State defensive back Demonte King in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State running back Eno Benjamin (3) makes a catch in the second half during an NCAA college football game against Utah, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State quarterback Manny Wilkins throws downfield against Utah in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Utah quarterback Tyler Huntley (1) runs away from Arizona State defenders in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Arizona State safety Jalen Harvey (43) holds on for a tackle of Utah wide receiver Samson Nacua in the first half during an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Kyrsten Sinema gestures before performing the coin toss before an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Utah, Saturday, Nov 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

U.S. Rep. Martha McSally, R-Ariz. sings the national anthem before an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Utah, Saturday, Nov. 3, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

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