Jerrell Harris
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| Position | Linebacker |
| 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 |
| NFL draft | 2012: undrafted |
| Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Awards and highlights | |
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Jerrell Harris (born July 8, 1989) is an American former professional 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]
Early life
[edit | edit source]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 | edit source]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 | edit source]Atlanta Falcons
[edit | edit source]Harris went undrafted in the 2012 NFL draft and was later signed out of free agency by the Atlanta Falcons.[5]
Jacksonville Jaguars
[edit | edit source]He was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad on September 26, 2012, and released on October 24.
New England Patriots
[edit | edit source]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 | edit source]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 | edit source]On August 5, 2013, Harris was signed by the San Diego Chargers.[6]
Montreal Alouettes
[edit | edit source]Harris signed with the Montreal Alouettes on October 8, 2013.[7]
Denver Broncos
[edit | edit source]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 | edit source]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 | edit source]Harris signed a reserve/futures contract with the Dallas Cowboys on January 20, 2016.[13]
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Jerrell Harris on TwitterLua error in Module:EditAtWikidata at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).Lua error in Module:WikidataCheck at line 29: attempt to index field 'wikibase' (a nil value).
- Alabama Crimson Tide bio
- 1989 births
- Living people
- Players of American football from Gadsden, Alabama
- American football linebackers
- Alabama Crimson Tide football players
- Under Armour All-American football players
- Atlanta Falcons players
- Jacksonville Jaguars players
- New England Patriots players
- Oakland Raiders players
- San Diego Chargers players
- Montreal Alouettes players
- Denver Broncos players
- Detroit Lions players
- Dallas Cowboys players