Connor Harris Explained

Connor Harris
Number:47, 59
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:22 June 1993
Birth Place:Lee's Summit, Missouri, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:242
High School:Blue Springs South (MO)
College:Lindenwood
Undraftedyear:2017
Pastteams:

Connor Harris (born June 22, 1993) is a former American football linebacker. He played college football at Lindenwood.

Early life

Harris was named the 2011 Missouri 6A Defensive Player of the Year and 2011 Kansas City Star Player of the Year in high school. He was also selected to the first-team all-state as a safety in 2011.

College career

Harris won the 2016 Cliff Harris Award[1] and was named to the AFCA first-team All-American in his senior season (three time All-American throughout college career). Harris recorded an NCAA all-time record 633 tackles in 48 games at Lindenwood University.[2] [3] [4]

Professional career

New York Jets

Harris signed with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent on May 5, 2017.[5] He was waived on September 2, 2017.[6]

Arizona Cardinals

On October 3, 2017, Harris was signed to the Arizona Cardinals' practice squad.[7] He was released on November 27, 2017.[8]

Cincinnati Bengals

On December 20, 2017, Harris was signed to the Cincinnati Bengals' practice squad.[9] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Bengals on January 1, 2018.[10] He was waived by the Bengals on April 30, 2018.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: DII Football: Lindenwood's Connor Harris Wins 2016 Cliff Harris Award . ncaa.com . December 24, 2016.
  2. Web site: Lindenwood's Connor Harris Sets the All-Time NCAA (All Division) Tackles Record . herosports.com . October 14, 2016.
  3. Web site: Why Lindenwood's Connor Harris is one of the most underrated draft prospects . usatoday.com . April 26, 2017 . April 26, 2017.
  4. Web site: Connor Harris, NCAA all-time tackles leader, hoping to make Jets after being a three-way player in college . nydailynews.com . May 5, 2017.
  5. Web site: Jets Sign Eight Undrafted Free Agents. https://web.archive.org/web/20171012060737/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Sign-Eight-Undrafted-Free-Agents-/7c97720a-9bbb-4512-b7a8-917436c1be17. dead. October 12, 2017. Allen, Eric. NewYorkJets.com. May 5, 2017.
  6. Web site: Jets Reduce to 53 with 23 Player Moves. https://web.archive.org/web/20171207085306/http://www.newyorkjets.com/news/article-7/Jets-Reduce-to-53-with-23-Player-Moves/cc228adf-8efd-4ebf-9482-5cd637b6b638. dead. December 7, 2017. Lange, Randy. NewYorkJets.com. September 2, 2017.
  7. Web site: Cardinals promote Scooby Wright, add two to practice squad. ArizonaSports.com. October 3, 2017.
  8. Web site: Cardinals add Kevin Snyder to practice squad, release Connor Harris. ArizonaSports.com. November 27, 2017.
  9. Web site: Bengals put Andre Smith on IR and sign Justin Murray; Connor Harris joins practice squad. Marcum, Jason. CincyJungle.com. December 20, 2017.
  10. Web site: Bengals Player Moves 1/1. https://web.archive.org/web/20180204105733/http://www.bengals.com/news/article-1/Bengals-Player-Moves-11/0cb48703-da4d-4ea3-a399-4149750766cc. dead. February 4, 2018. Bengals.com. January 1, 2018.
  11. Web site: Bengals waive two linebackers. Gantt, Darin. ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. April 30, 2018.