School officials said Harbaugh was selected because of his leadership abilities as well as his athletic achievements, NorthJersey.com reported.
Harbaugh spent 15 years as a quarterback in the NFL before transitioning into coaching.
Former Paramus Catholic coach Chris Partridge is currently Harbaugh's linebackers coach at Michigan, NorthJersey.com said.
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