Jerrell Harris (born July 8, 1989) is an American football linebacker. He currently attends the University of Alabama in his senior year. Harris was an All-American in high school and is considered one of the better outside linebacker prospects of his class.[3]
[edit] High school career
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.[4] Harris was also considered to be the best run stopper among all linebackers.[5] He chose Alabama over Auburn, Tennessee and Clemson, among others.
[edit] References
- ^ "Gators couldn't solve McElroy", ESPN, December 5, 2009, http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=4717584
- ^ "Saban's trademark plays key Bama's win", ESPN, January 7, 2010, http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/bowls09/columns/story?columnist=forde_pat&id=4807215
- ^ NFL Draft - 2012 OLB Draft Prospects, CBSSports.com, http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/prospectrankings/TSX/2012_OLB
- ^ Outside linebackers 2008, Rivals.com, January 17, 2008, http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1831
- ^ LB Rankings: Best run stopper, Rivals.com, January 31, 2008, http://footballrecruiting.rivals.com/viewrank.asp?ra_key=1956
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Harris, Jerrell |
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American football linebacker |
| Date of birth |
July 8, 1989 |
| Place of birth |
Gadsden, Alabama |
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