Jerrell Harris

Jerrell Harris
Free agent
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	July 8, 1989 (age 32); Gadsden, Alabama
Height:	6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:	242 lb (110 kg)
Career information
High school:	Gadsden (AL) City
College:	Alabama
Undrafted:	2012
Career history
	Atlanta Falcons (2012); Jacksonville Jaguars (2012); New England Patriots (2012); Oakland Raiders (2012−2013); San Diego Chargers (2013); Montreal Alouettes (2013); Denver Broncos (2014); Detroit Lions (2014–2015);
	* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
	2007 High School All-American (Parade, Under Armour); BCS National Champion (2010, 2012); SEC Champion (2009);
Career NFL statistics
	Player stats at NFL.com

Jerrell Harris (born July 8, 1989) is an American football linebacker who is currently a free agent. He attended the University of Alabama. Harris was an All-American in high school and is considered one of the better outside linebacker prospects of his class.^[3]

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.

College career[]

He played college football at Alabama. As a member of the Crimson Tide, Harris was a member of two national championship teams.

Professional career[]

Atlanta Falcons[]

Harris went undrafted in the 2012 NFL Draft and was later signed out of free agency by the Atlanta Falcons.^[6]

Jacksonville Jaguars[]

He was signed to the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad on September 26, 2012 and released on October 24.

New England Patriots[]

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[]

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[]

On August 5, 2013, Harris was signed by the San Diego Chargers.^[7]

Montreal Alouettes[]

Harris signed with the Montreal Alouettes on October 8, 2013.^[8]

Denver Broncos[]

Harris, along with seven other players, were signed to future contracts with the Denver Broncos on January 22, 2014.^[9] The Broncos released him on August 24, 2014.^[10]

Detroit Lions[]

Harris, along with five other players, were signed to the practice squad with the Detroit Lions on September 17, 2014.^[11] He was released on November 11, 2014.^[12] He was re-signed on November 25, 2014. On August 4, 2015, Harris was released by the Lions.^[13]

Dallas Cowboys[]

Harris signed a reserve/futures contract with the Dallas Cowboys on January 20, 2016.^[14]

References[]

^ Forde, Pat (January 7, 2010). "Saban's trademark plays key Bama's win". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
^ Forde, Pat (December 5, 2009). "Gators couldn't solve McElroy". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 5, 2013.
^ NFL Draft - 2012 OLB Draft Prospects, CBSSports.com
^ Outside linebackers 2008, Rivals.com, January 17, 2008
^ 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.
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^ "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.
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External links[]

[1] Forde, Pat (January 7, 2010). "Saban's trademark plays key Bama's win". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 5, 2013.

[2] Forde, Pat (December 5, 2009). "Gators couldn't solve McElroy". ESPN.com. Retrieved August 5, 2013.

[3] NFL Draft - 2012 OLB Draft Prospects, CBSSports.com

[4] Outside linebackers 2008, Rivals.com, January 17, 2008

[5] LB Rankings: Best run stopper, Rivals.com, January 31, 2008

[6] "Undrafted free-agent deals for all 32 NFL teams". NFL.com. April 29, 2012. Retrieved August 5, 2013.

[7] Krasovic, Tom (August 5, 2013). "Chargers sign LB Harris". U-T San Diego.

[8] "Alouettes add four to practice roster, Bowling comes out of retirement". MontrealAlouettes.com. Retrieved March 18, 2014.

[9] Moree, Brandon. "Broncos Sign Eight to Future Contracts". Denverbroncos.com. Archived from the original on January 25, 2014. Retrieved March 18, 2014.

[10] "Broncos make first round of roster moves". Archived from the original on August 26, 2014. Retrieved August 25, 2014.

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[12] "Jerrell Harris". kffl.com. Archived from the original on December 4, 2014. Retrieved November 22, 2014.

[13] Yuille, Sean (August 4, 2015). "Lions claim Jerel Worthy off waivers, release Jerrell Harris". prideofdetroit.com. Retrieved August 4, 2015.

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