Damon Harrison
An undrafted defensive tackle who transformed himself into the NFL's most immovable force against the run, earning the nickname 'Snacks'.
Born 1988 (age 38)·American football player·Birthday: November 29·Millennials
Biography
Damon Harrison's path to the NFL reads like a scout's overlooked gem. After playing college football at the small William Penn University, he entered the league not with fanfare but as an undrafted free agent signed by the New York Jets in 2012. What followed was a masterclass in defying expectations. Harrison, a mountain of a man at nose tackle, quickly established himself as the premier run-stuffer of his generation. His ability to absorb double-teams and shut down interior rushing lanes was quantified by analytics, which consistently rated him at the very top of the league in run-stop percentage for years. His value was recognized with a lucrative move to the New York Giants, where he earned first-team All-Pro honors in 2016. 'Snacks' Harrison, a nickname that belied his disruptive play, carved out a nine-year career defined by consistent, dominant trench warfare.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Damon was born in 1988, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Damon Was Born
The biggest hits of 1988
#1 Movie
Rain Man
Best Picture
Rain Man
#1 TV Show
The Cosby Show
Damon's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1988Born
Pan Am Flight 103 bombed over Lockerbie
Gas: $0.90/galHome: $74,800Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Faith" — George MichaelBest Picture: Rain Man
1993Started school
European Union officially established
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $86,600Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"I Will Always Love You" — Whitney HoustonBest Picture: Schindler's List
2001Became a teenager
September 11 attacks transform the world
Gas: $1.46/galHome: $126,400Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Hanging by a Moment" — LifehouseBest Picture: A Beautiful Mind
2004Could drive
Indian Ocean tsunami kills over 230,000
Gas: $1.88/galHome: $157,300Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Yeah!" — UsherBest Picture: Million Dollar Baby
2006Could vote
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2009Turned 21
Michael Jackson dies; Bitcoin created
Gas: $2.35/galHome: $148,500Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Boom Boom Pow" — The Black Eyed PeasBest Picture: The Hurt Locker
2018Turned 30
Royal wedding of Harry and Meghan; Parkland shooting
Gas: $2.72/galHome: $211,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"God's Plan" — DrakeBest Picture: Green Book
2026Age 38 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Named a First-team All-Pro in 2016 as a defensive tackle for the New York Giants.
- Led all NFL defensive tackles in run-stop percentage for four consecutive seasons from 2013 to 2016, according to Pro Football Focus.
- Recorded a career-high 86 combined tackles in the 2016 season, an exceptional number for an interior lineman.
Did You Know?
His nickname 'Snacks' originated in college, given by a coach because he was always eating.
He was a standout high school basketball player in Louisiana, averaging a double-double in points and rebounds.
He began his college football career at Holmes Community College before transferring to William Penn University.
“They said I was too slow, so I learned to be unmovable.”
