Jerrell Harris
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | July 8, 1989 Gadsden, Alabama, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 242 lb (110 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Gadsden (AL) City |
| College: | Alabama |
| Position: | Linebacker |
| Undrafted: | 2012 |
| Career history | |
| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com | |
Jerrell Harris (born July 8, 1989) is a former American football linebacker who attended the University of Alabama. Harris was an All-American in high school and was considered one of the better outside linebacker prospects of his class.[2]
High school career[edit]
Harris attended Gadsden City High School in Alabama, where he was a teammate of fellow Crimson Tide players Kendall Kelly and Dre Kirkpatrick. As a senior, he registered 145 tackles (97 solo), 16 tackles for loss, three pass break-ups, 20 quarterback pressures, four caused fumbles, three recovered fumbles. Harris also returned one fumble for a touchdown and scored on an interception return. He amassed 130 tackles, three interceptions and two sacks as a junior.
Considered a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Harris was listed as the No. 3 outside linebacker prospect in the country, behind only Nigel Bradham and Arthur Brown.[3] Harris was also considered to be the best run stopper among all linebackers.[4] He chose Alabama over Auburn, Tennessee and Clemson, among others.
College career[edit]
He played college football at Alabama. As a member of the Crimson Tide, Harris was a member of two national championship teams.
Professional career[edit]
Atlanta Falcons[edit]
Harris went undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft and was later signed out of free agency by the Atlanta Falcons.[5]
Jacksonville Jaguars[edit]
He was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad on September 26, 2012, and released on October 24.
New England Patriots[edit]
He was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad on November 6, 2012, a promotion to the active roster would have reunited him with former Alabama teammate, linebacker Dont'a Hightower. However, Harris was released from the New England Patriots practice squad a week later.
Oakland Raiders[edit]
He was signed by the Oakland Raiders to their practice squad on November 28, 2012. He was released by the Oakland Raiders on May 16, 2013.
San Diego Chargers[edit]
On August 5, 2013, Harris was signed by the San Diego Chargers.[6]
Montreal Alouettes[edit]
Harris signed with the Montreal Alouettes on October 8, 2013.[7]
Denver Broncos[edit]
Harris, along with seven other players, were signed to future contracts with the Denver Broncos on January 22, 2014.[8] The Broncos released him on August 24, 2014.[9]
Detroit Lions[edit]
Harris, along with five other players, were signed to the practice squad with the Detroit Lions on September 17, 2014.[10] He was released on November 11, 2014.[11] He was re-signed on November 25, 2014. On August 4, 2015, Harris was released by the Lions.[12]
Dallas Cowboys[edit]
Harris signed a reserve/futures contract with the Dallas Cowboys on January 20, 2016.[13]
References[edit]
- ^ Forde, Pat (January 7, 2010). "Saban's trademark plays key Bama's win". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- ^ NFL Draft - 2012 OLB Draft Prospects, CBSSports.com
- ^ Outside linebackers 2008, Rivals.com, January 17, 2008, archived from the original on April 13, 2009, retrieved November 17, 2015
- ^ LB Rankings: Best run stopper, Rivals.com, January 31, 2008
- ^ "Undrafted free-agent deals for all 32 NFL teams". NFL.com. April 29, 2012. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
- ^ Krasovic, Tom (August 5, 2013). "Chargers sign LB Harris". U-T San Diego.
- ^ "Alouettes add four to practice roster, Bowling comes out of retirement". MontrealAlouettes.com. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ Moree, Brandon. "Broncos Sign Eight to Future Contracts". Denverbroncos.com. Archived from the original on January 25, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2014.
- ^ "Broncos make first round of roster moves". Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.
- ^ "Detroit Lions: Jerrell Harris". www.detroitlions.com. Archived from the original on October 5, 2014.
- ^ "Jerrell Harris". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
- ^ Yuille, Sean (August 4, 2015). "Lions claim Jerel Worthy off waivers, release Jerrell Harris". prideofdetroit.com. Retrieved August 4, 2015.
- ^ "Jerrell Harris | Dallas Cowboys". www.dallascowboys.com. Archived from the original on February 4, 2016.
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- 1989 births
- Living people
- Sportspeople from Gadsden, Alabama
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- Alabama Crimson Tide football players
- Under Armour All-American football players
- Atlanta Falcons players
- Jacksonville Jaguars players
- New England Patriots players
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- Montreal Alouettes players
- Denver Broncos players
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