A. J. Harris (cornerback)

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A. J. Harris
Penn State Nittany LionsNo. 10
Position Cornerback
ClassSophomore
Major Sport Management
Personal information
Born: California, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight193 lb (88 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High school Central (Phenix City, Alabama)
Career highlights and awards

Aaron-Joshua Titus Harris is an American football cornerback for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He previously played for the Georgia Bulldogs.

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Early life

Harris was born in California and moved to Germany when he was an infant due to his fathers career in the US Army. Harris moved back to the United States when he was nine, living in Columbus, Georgia and Phenix City, Alabama. [1] He attended Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama. As a senior, he had 52 tackles three interceptions and one sack. A five-star recruit, Harris was selected to play in the 2023 All-American Bowl. [2] He committed to the University of Georgia to play college football. [3] [4]

College career

Harris played at Georgia for one year in 2023, appearing in seven games and recording eight tackles. [5] After the season he entered the transfer portal and transferred to Penn State. [6] [7] He entered his first year at Penn State in 2024 as a starter. [8] Against the Illinois Fighting Illini, he recorded his first career interception. [9]

References

  1. "In-depth with AJ Harris: Where the Irish stand with the nation's No. 1 CB". notredame.rivals.com. 2021-10-20. Retrieved 2025-02-17.
  2. Defensive Back AJ Harris Will be Honored as a 2023 All-American as Part of All-American Bowl’s Road to the Dome Tour
  3. Cornerback A.J. Harris, the No. 20 recruit in the ESPN 300, commits to Georgia Bulldogs
  4. Glenwood, Central standout AJ Harris commits to Georgia
  5. Penn State cornerback A.J. Harris explains why he transferred from Georgia
  6. Penn State football hits big in transfer portal: Next up, Georgia Bulldog A.J. Harris
  7. Former Georgia CB A.J. Harris explains why he transferred to Penn State: 'It was a no-brainer'
  8. How did Georgia transfer A.J. Harris earn a starting spot in Penn State’s secondary?
  9. CB Harris' fourth-quarter pick key in win over No. 19 Illinois