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HARNISH, CHANDLER

HARNISH, CHANDLER
Born on July 28, 1988
Ossian, Indiana
Inducted On
July 15, 2024
Location Inducted
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Region Number
3
Norwell High School
Player
Norwell
2007
Chandler Harnish grew up on a farm in Ossian, Indiana. As a child, Harnish was a multi-sport athlete. Harnish played quarterback for Norwell high school where he led the team to a state runner-up performance against Bishop Chatard.
Northern Illinois University
2011
Northern Illinois was the first school to show major interest in Harnish and also the first major college to offer him a scholarship. After spotty playing time and multiple injuries during his first two seasons, Harnish was give the starting job by Coach Jerry Kill. Harnish would go on to set 30 NIU records. He was a 3-time All-MAC selection. In his final 2 seasons, Harnish would lead the Huskies to 2 MAC Championships and 2 bowl victories.
Harnish was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in 2012. He would spend 4 seasons in the NFL as part of the Colts, Vikings, and Cardinals franchises.
Harnish is married to Alexis, the couple have 2 children: Jack and Charlotte. The family currently resides in Illinois.