Mike Harris (cornerback)

Mike Harris (born January 5, 1989) is an American former professional football cornerback. He was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft.[1] He played college football for El Camino College before transferring to Florida State University.[2]

Mike Harris
No. 20, 37
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1989-01-05) January 5, 1989 (age 35)
Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school:Miami (FL) South
College:Florida State
NFL draft:2012 / round: 6 / pick: 176
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:113
Sacks:2.0
Fumble recoveries:1
Interceptions:2
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Professional career

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Jacksonville Jaguars

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Harris selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round (176th overall) of the 2012 NFL draft. He recorded both his first quarterback sack and first interception of his NFL career in the same game in a victory over the Tennessee Titans on November 25, 2012.[3] On December 30, he recovered a blocked punt and returned it for a touchdown in a loss to the Titans. Harris was released by the Jaguars on August 24, 2014.[4]

Detroit Lions

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On October 8, 2014, the Detroit Lions signed Harris to their practice squad.[5]

New York Giants

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On October 29, 2014, the New York Giants signed Harris away from the Lions practice squad. On September 6, 2015, he was waived by the Giants.[6]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high
Year Team Games Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
GP GS Cmb Solo Ast Sck TFL Int Yds TD Lng PD FF FR Yds TD
2012 JAX 15 6 55 51 4 1.0 2 1 0 0 0 5 0 0 0 0
2013 JAX 16 2 37 31 6 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0
2014 NYG 5 1 21 20 1 1.0 3 1 11 0 11 2 0 0 0 0
36 9 113 102 11 2.0 5 2 11 0 11 9 0 1 0 0

References

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  1. ^ "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  2. ^ Oehser, John. "Quick Take: Mike Harris". Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  3. ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  4. ^ "CB Mike Harris among 11 players released". Archived from the original on June 12, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
  5. ^ Katzenstein, Josh. "Lions add corner Mike Harris to practice squad". Retrieved October 9, 2014.
  6. ^ Salomone, Dan (September 6, 2015). "Giants awarded DT Louis Nix & CB Asa Jackson off waivers". Giants.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2015.
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