Darryl Lynn “DeeHar” Harris (born February 20, 1966) is an American former professional football player, who entered the National Football League (NFL) as a free agent with the 1988 Minnesota Vikings.[2]
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| Position: | Running back |
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| Born: | February 20, 1966 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 178 lb (81 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Garey (Pomona, California) |
| College: | Arizona State |
| Undrafted: | 1988 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Biography
editIn 1982, Harris was part of the Garey High School Vikings of Pomona, California, who won their first CIF championship. He was recognized as Athlete of the Year in 1982, rushing for 2404 yards in one season, 3rd All Time CIF rushing record, setting the state rushing record for a junior.[3][4] Harris was a high school All-American who also participated in basketball and track.
As a junior on the Arizona State University Sun Devils, his team won the 1987 Rose Bowl. He rushed for 1042 yards that year and gained 109 yards on 23 carries during the Rose Bowl. During his senior year at ASU, he led the Sun Devils in rushing (942 yards), earning All-Pac-10 honors. He also achieved an All-American honorable mention.[5][6]
Harris was signed by the Minnesota Vikings in 1988, and was a kick-off return specialist for the team.[7] A 5'10” 178 lb runningback, he had a stint with the Green Bay Packers in the 1989-90 pre-season, where he was injured and released.[8] He was then picked up by the World League of American Football (NFLE - WLAF), where he was one of the running backs and return specialists for the Montreal Machine during the 1991 and 1992 seasons.[9]
In 2013, Harris lives with his wife in the high desert of Southern California. He coaches and mentors young athletes and participates in speaking engagements.[7][10][11][12][13]
References
edit- ^ Packers, 1989 Media Guide. p. 49. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ "History - All Time Numerical Roster". Minnesota Vikings. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
- ^ "Garey High School, Celebrating 50 Years". Garey High School - Alumni. Archived from the original on February 24, 2014. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
- ^ Polin, Mitch (December 19, 1985). "Yesterday's Grid Stars Still Shining". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
- ^ "ASU Rushing Leaders". Arizona State University, Sun Devil Athletics. Archived from the original on April 6, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
- ^ "J.R. Redmond, Heisman Trophy Candidate". Arizona State University, Sun Devil Athletics. Archived from the original on March 6, 2000. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
- ^ a b "Darryl Harris NFL Football Statistics". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
- ^ "The 1989 Green Bay Packers (10-6) - T - 1st NFC Central Division". Green Bay Packers. Archived from the original on July 15, 2013. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
- ^ 1991 Montreal Machine Roster. The Football Database. Retrieved February 23, 2014.
- ^ "12 Arizona State - 08.31.87, SI Vault". Sports Illustrated. Archived from the original on February 24, 2014. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
- ^ "Career NFL Statistics". The Football Database. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
- ^ "Darryl Harris, RB, College & Pro Football Statistics". Totalfootballstats.com. Retrieved June 11, 2013.
- ^ "The Pro Football Archives". profootballarchives.com. Archived from the original on September 10, 2015. Retrieved June 11, 2013.