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|currentteam =Free Agent |
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|currentpositionplain =[[Wide Receiver]] |
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|birthdate ={{Birth date and age|1979|2|27}} |
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|birthplace =Fresno, California |
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|weight =180 |
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|debutyear =2007 |
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|debutteam =Arizona Rattlers |
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|college =[[Cal-State Northridge]] |
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* [[Houston Texas]] (2002 - 2003) |
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* [[Denver Broncos]] (2003 - 2004)* |
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* [[San Jose SaberCats]] (2006)* |
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* [[Arizona Rattlers]] (2006 - 2008) |
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* No notable achievments |
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|statweek =17 |
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|statseason =2008 |
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|statlabel1 =[[Reception (American football)|Receptions]] |
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|statvalue1 =47 |
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|statlabel2 =Receiving yards |
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|statvalue2 =706 |
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|statlabel3 =[[Touchdown]]s |
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In his career, Harris has played for the [[Houston Texans]], [[Denver Broncos]], [[San Jose SaberCats]], and [[Arizona Rattlers]]. |
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| ⚫ | Harris attended [[Edison High School (Fresno, California)|Edison High School]] |
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| ⚫ | Harris attended [[Edison High School (Fresno, California)|Edison High School]] where he recorded 34 [[Reception (American football)|receptions]] for 667 yards and six [[touchdown]]s as a [[Twelfth grade|senior]]. He earned First-team All-North Yosemite League honors and named to the ''[[Fresno Bee]]'''s All-Star team. |
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==College career== |
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Harris played three seasons Fresno State, where he recorded 26 receptions for 285 yards and four touchdowns in 23 games. He recorded 17 receptions 198 yards and three touchdowns as a freshman. He was a teammate of [[Rodney Wright]], future [[San Jose SaberCats]] teammate, for three seasons. He transferred to [[Cal State-Northridge]] for his senior season but the school dropped their football program that year. He then went back to Fresno State where he graduated with a degree in [[Sociology]]. |
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==Professional career== |
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===NFL Draft=== |
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Harris wasn't expected to get [[drafted]] in the NFL, which he [[Undrafted sportsperson|wasn't]]. However, he did get attention from some pro scouts that were at the Fresno State pro day to watch [[quarterback]] [[David Carr]], who was chosen first overall by the expansion [[Houston Texans]], by running a 4.42 [[40-yard dash]] and a verticle jump of 43.5[[inches|"]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kffl.com/article.php/259/123?printarticle=1 |last=Bonini |first= Ryan R. |title= NFL Draft Notebook - Draft Tidbits |work=KFFL.com |date=2002-03-26 |accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> |
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===National Football League (2002 - 2004)=== |
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After going undrafted in the [[2002 NFL Draft]], Harris was signed by the Houston Texans, whom had drafted his college teammate Carr, on May 22. He spent time on the teams [[practice squad]] before being signed to the active roster in November. He played in one regular season game as a rookie, a start in the regular season finale, in which he recorded one receptions for eight yards. After was waived by the Texans in the final cuts before the [[2003 NFL season|2003 season]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/teams/transactions?team=hou&year=2003 |title=Houston Texans Transactions - 2003 |work=ESPN.com |year=2003 |accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> and was signed by the [[Denver Broncos]] in December 2003. He then spent the season on the Broncos practice squad,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/teams/transactions?team=den&year=2003 |title=Denver Broncos Transactions - 2003 |work=ESPN.com |year=2003 |accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> but was waived on August 21, 2004.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9B07E4D71431F932A3575AC0A9629C8B63 |title=Transactions - Football |work=NYTimes.com |publisher=New York Times |date=2004-09-01 |accessdate=2008-09-12}}</ref> |
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===Arena Football League (2006 - present)=== |
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====San Jose SaberCats (2006)==== |
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Harris signed to the practice squard of the San Jose SaberCats of the [[Arena Football League]] on November 3, 2005, and didn't play in any games that season. |
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====Arizona Rattlers (2007 - 2008)==== |
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He then signed with the [[Arizona Rattlers]] after spending the [[2006 Arena Football League season|2006 season]] on the San Jose practice squad. |
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As a rookie in [[2007 Arizona Rattlers season|2007]], Harris played in eight games, starting three, and finished third on the team with 41 receptions and 595 yards and nine touchdowns. His 14.5 yards-per-catch average was first on the team, and was 11th on the Rattlers all-time single season list. |
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In [[2008 Arizona Rattlers season|2008]], Harris played in just two games, both against his former team, the SaberCats. He recorded six receptions for 111 yards and two touchdowns. He also had two tackles. He was released by the Rattlers after the season. |
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==Personal== |
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Harris enjoys playing [[video games]] in his free time, his favorite being ''[[Madden NFL]]''. He hopes to pursue a career in coaching high school football. He also has a son named Jalen. |
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==Notes== |
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* [http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrAt00.htm Stats] at [[Pro Football Reference]] |
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* [http://scores.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?playerId=4412 Denver Broncos profile] at [[ESPN.com]] |
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[[Category:1979 births]] |
[[Category:1979 births]] |
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[[Category:Living people]] |
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[[Category:People from Fresno, California]] |
[[Category:People from Fresno, California]] |
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[[Category:American football wide receivers]] |
[[Category:American football wide receivers]] |
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[[Category:California State University, Northridge alumni]] |
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Atnaf DeShawn Harris (born February 27, 1979 in Fresno, California) is an arena football wide receiver for the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League. He played college football at Fresno State.
In his career, Harris has played for the Houston Texans, Denver Broncos, San Jose SaberCats, and Arizona Rattlers.
High school career
Harris attended Edison High School where he recorded 34 receptions for 667 yards and six touchdowns as a senior. He earned First-team All-North Yosemite League honors and named to the Fresno Bee's All-Star team.
College career
Harris played three seasons Fresno State, where he recorded 26 receptions for 285 yards and four touchdowns in 23 games. He recorded 17 receptions 198 yards and three touchdowns as a freshman. He was a teammate of Rodney Wright, future San Jose SaberCats teammate, for three seasons. He transferred to Cal State-Northridge for his senior season but the school dropped their football program that year. He then went back to Fresno State where he graduated with a degree in Sociology.
Professional career
NFL Draft
Harris wasn't expected to get drafted in the NFL, which he wasn't. However, he did get attention from some pro scouts that were at the Fresno State pro day to watch quarterback David Carr, who was chosen first overall by the expansion Houston Texans, by running a 4.42 40-yard dash and a verticle jump of 43.5".[1]
National Football League (2002 - 2004)
After going undrafted in the 2002 NFL Draft, Harris was signed by the Houston Texans, whom had drafted his college teammate Carr, on May 22. He spent time on the teams practice squad before being signed to the active roster in November. He played in one regular season game as a rookie, a start in the regular season finale, in which he recorded one receptions for eight yards. After was waived by the Texans in the final cuts before the 2003 season,[2] and was signed by the Denver Broncos in December 2003. He then spent the season on the Broncos practice squad,[3] but was waived on August 21, 2004.[4]
Arena Football League (2006 - present)
San Jose SaberCats (2006)
Harris signed to the practice squard of the San Jose SaberCats of the Arena Football League on November 3, 2005, and didn't play in any games that season.
Arizona Rattlers (2007 - 2008)
He then signed with the Arizona Rattlers after spending the 2006 season on the San Jose practice squad.
As a rookie in 2007, Harris played in eight games, starting three, and finished third on the team with 41 receptions and 595 yards and nine touchdowns. His 14.5 yards-per-catch average was first on the team, and was 11th on the Rattlers all-time single season list.
In 2008, Harris played in just two games, both against his former team, the SaberCats. He recorded six receptions for 111 yards and two touchdowns. He also had two tackles. He was released by the Rattlers after the season.
Personal
Harris enjoys playing video games in his free time, his favorite being Madden NFL. He hopes to pursue a career in coaching high school football. He also has a son named Jalen.
Notes
- ^ Bonini, Ryan R. (2002-03-26). "NFL Draft Notebook - Draft Tidbits". KFFL.com. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ^ "Houston Texans Transactions - 2003". ESPN.com. 2003. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ^ "Denver Broncos Transactions - 2003". ESPN.com. 2003. Retrieved 2008-09-12.
- ^ "Transactions - Football". NYTimes.com. New York Times. 2004-09-01. Retrieved 2008-09-12.