Jerrell Harris
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Gadsden, Alabama, U.S.
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| 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 | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
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]
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
He played college football at Alabama. As a member of the Crimson Tide, Harris was a member of two national championship teams.