Hargrave’s football jersey number was retired by his high school.
Javon Hargrave, a defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers, hails from Salisbury, North Carolina, where he played football for North Rowan High School. He then went on to join the South Carolina State Bulldogs, where he took a redshirt year as a freshman.
For four seasons (2012-2015), Hargrave excelled as a defensive tackle for the Bulldogs, accumulating 210 tackles, eight forced fumbles, and two returns. In 2016, he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round.
After spending four seasons with the Steelers, Hargrave signed with the Philadelphia Eagles. The highlight of his NFL career came when the Eagles faced the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2023 Super Bowl, although they ultimately lost despite Hargrave’s five tackles.
Prior to the following season, Hargrave signed with the San Francisco 49ers and made it to the Super Bowl for the second consecutive year. However, his six tackles were not enough to secure his first championship ring due to a mistake made by the 49ers coaching staff. Throughout his NFL career, the 31-year-old made 112 starts, registering 373 tackles and 44.5 sacks.
Despite not winning a championship ring, Hargrave received a meaningful honor. His high school, North Rowan High, retired his jersey number 52, immortalizing his name. Additionally, he was presented with a key to the city by the local government, with a ceremony taking place on the school’s basketball court.
The San Francisco 49ers suffered their second Super Bowl loss in five years. However, it is speculated that they could have emerged victorious if they had been aware of the new overtime rules. Unfortunately, their lack of knowledge came back to haunt them.
Nevertheless, the 49ers fought until the very end, even while dealing with injuries. General Manager John Lynch revealed that Hargrave played through a torn thumb ligament, which significantly impacted his performance in the game.
During the 2023 season, Hargrave recorded 44 tackles and seven sacks in 16 games. He also contributed 10 tackles in the playoffs, including six in Super Bowl VIII. He had signed a lucrative four-year, $84 million contract. In 2023, his base salary was $1.16 million, which would increase to $8.8 million in 2024, $19.9 million in 2025, and $21.6 million in 2026.
According to the Source firstsportz.com