Jag snag: Harvey NFL's only unsigned 1st-rounder

0 Comments | USA TODAY, August, 2008 | by Tom Pedulla

JACKSONVILLE -- Defensive end Derrick Harvey has not played a down for the Jacksonville Jaguars but already owns part of a franchise record -- albeit one he probably could live without.

While every other first-round pick from April's draft has signed, Harvey missed training camp Wednesday to equal the 19-day holdout by quarterback Byron Leftwich before the 2003 season.

What's the deal with the lack of a deal?

"There's conversation. I'd hesitate to characterize it," says Paul Vance, Jaguars senior vice president of football operations, when asked about negotiations with the No.8 overall pick. "It's the process you go through."

Ken Kremer, Harvey's agent, could not be reached to comment.

The 6-5, 271-pound rookie is the only...