Leroy Harris (running back)

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Leroy Harris
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Harris playing for the Eagles in 1979
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Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1954-07-03) July 3, 1954 (age 69)
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Height:5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight:226 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school: Savannah (GA)
College: Arkansas St.
NFL draft: 1977  / Round: 5 / Pick: 123
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:442
Rushing yards:1,813
Rushing TDs:13
Player stats at PFR

Leroy Harris (born July 3, 1954) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

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College career

Following a stint at Fort Scott Community College, Harris played two seasons for Arkansas State and was selected All-Southland Conference in both 1975 and 1976. His 1976 season saw him rush for 1,046 yards on 150 carries with 12 touchdowns. [1]

In two seasons with the Indians, Harris rushed for 1,920 yards on 274 carries (a 7.0 average) and 15 touchdowns. Despite his short time in Jonesboro, he was selected for the All-time ASU Team (1909–1975), chosen during the 1976 season. [2]

Professional career

Following his collegiate days, Harris was drafted in the 5th round of the 1977 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins.

In his 5-year NFL career, Harris rushed for over 1,800 yards and scored 14 touchdowns with the Dolphins and the Philadelphia Eagles.

NFL career statistics

Legend
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Regular season

YearTeamGamesRushingReceiving
GPGSAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTD
1977 MIA 115914174.67747294.1110
1978 MIA 15111235124.2512252118.4570
1979 PHI 15131075044.7802221074.9150
1980 PHI 15151043413.32231520713.8511
1982 PHI 7117392.31423175.790
63454421,8134.18013725717.9571

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesRushingReceiving
GPGSAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTD
1978 MIA 119434.89012121.0210
1979 PHI 2212463.81602178.5150
1980 PHI 33241014.21213144.7110
66451904.21616528.7210

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