Chris Harris (safety)

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Chris Harris
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Harris with the Washington Commanders in 2022
Tennessee Titans
Position:Cornerbacks/passing game coordinator
Personal information
Born: (1982-08-06) August 6, 1982 (age 42)
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school: J. A. Fair (Little Rock)
College: Louisiana-Monroe (2001–2004)
NFL draft: 2005  / round: 6 / pick: 181
Career history
As a player:
As a coach:
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:439
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:14
Fumble recoveries:9
Interceptions:16
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Chris Harris (born August 6, 1982) is an American football coach and former safety who is the passing game coordinator and cornerbacks coach for the Tennessee Titans of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the 2005 NFL draft after playing college football for the University of Louisiana at Monroe.

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Harris also played with the Carolina Panthers, Detroit Lions, and Jacksonville Jaguars, and has coached with the Bears, San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers, and Washington Commanders.

College career

Harris attended college at Louisiana-Monroe. After redshirting the 2000 season, he was a four-year starter from 2001 to 2004.

Professional career

Chicago Bears (first stint)

Harris was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round (181st overall) of the 2005 NFL draft. [1] He won the starting role at free safety early during his rookie season. In the 2006 preseason, Harris made a statement to a fan, Bryan Lange, that if the Bears made the Super Bowl he would give him a ticket. In January, his statement caused a minor controversy when the Bears did in fact qualify for Super Bowl XLI. Lange stood outside of Bears team headquarters holding a sign saying "Chris Harris, you promised." Harris claimed that he was joking and would not be able to fulfill the request due to family ticket obligations. Ticket brokerage firm sitclose.com later gave Lange a ticket, quieting the controversy. Harris intercepted a pass from Colts quarterback Peyton Manning in the first quarter of the game; however, the Bears would go on to lose the game 29–17. [2]

Carolina Panthers

Harris was traded to the Carolina Panthers on August 2, 2007, for a 2008 5th round draft pick. Harris started 15 games in 2007 finishing with 101 tackles, and also setting a team record as he led the league with eight forced fumbles.

In 2008, the Panthers rewarded Harris with a four-year contract extension. He finished the 2008 season with 70 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 interception.

Chicago Bears (second stint)

On April 27, 2010, Harris was dealt back to the Bears in exchange for linebacker Jamar Williams. In his first season back in Chicago, Harris recorded 70 tackles and a career-high five interceptions that he returned for 69 yards. In week 12, he was the first player of the season to intercept a Michael Vick pass as he picked off Vick in Chicago's end zone to help the Bears beat the Eagles 31–26. Following his performance during the 2010 season, Harris received his first All-Pro-selection. On October 27, 2011, Harris was released by the Bears.

Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions claimed him off waivers on October 28, 2011.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Harris was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 15, 2012. He was later released on November 28. [3]

On January 26, 2013, Harris announced his retirement. [4]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Led the league
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2005 CHI 14135848101.04344044802490
2006 CHI 117534490.0221901650000
2007 CAR 15159777200.0213003058320
2008 CAR 16167060100.0111601632130
2009 CAR 13136048120.01330362100
2010 CHI 16167050200.0156903970200
2011 CHI 338620.00000011000
DET 85211830.0111901921000
2012 JAX 502110.00000000000
10188439352871.0121620004437149540

Playoffs

YearTeamGamesTacklesInterceptionsFumbles
GPGSCmbSoloAstSckTFLIntYdsTDLngPDFFFRYdsTD
2005 CHI 11121020.00000001000
2006 CHI 33201730.00160611000
2008 CAR 11101000.02000000000
2010 CHI 226510.00000000000
77484260.02160612000

Coaching career

Chicago Bears

On January 28, 2013, Harris was hired by the Bears as a defensive quality control coach. [5] He was not retained by new Bears head coach John Fox in 2015. [6]

San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers

Harris joined the San Diego Chargers as their assistant defensive backs coach in 2016. [7]

Washington Football Team / Commanders

Harris joined the Washington Football Team as their defensive backs coach in 2020. [8]

Tennessee Titans

On January 21, 2023, the Tennessee Titans hired Harris as their defensive pass game coordinator and cornerbacks coach. [9] Following the 2023 season, Harris was retained by new head coach Brian Callahan in the same role. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  2. ↑ "'It's on tape': Fan demands Bears player fulfill ticket vow". Chicago Sun-Times. January 25, 2005. Archived from the original on February 6, 2007. Retrieved May 10, 2010.
  3. ↑ "Jaguars add four players to 53-man roster; Parmele & Middleton to IR". Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved December 13, 2012.
  4. ↑ Chris Harris' tweet, announcing his own retirement
  5. ↑ Chris Harris hired as defensive quality control coach.
  6. ↑ Wright, Michael C. (February 10, 2015). "Chris Harris won't be back with Bears in 2015". ESPN . Retrieved February 10, 2015.
  7. ↑ Wilson, Aaron (January 23, 2016). "Chargers hire Chris Harris as assistant secondary coach". National Football Post. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
  8. ↑ "Redskins Announce Coaching Staff". Redskins.com. Retrieved January 15, 2020.
  9. ↑ Wyatt, Jim (February 7, 2023). "Titans Elevate Tim Kelly to Offensive Coordinator While Making Several New Additions, and Changes". Tennessee Titans. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Titans Add 10 New Assistant Coaches and Retain 11 Others on HC Brian Callahan's Staff". TennesseeTitans.com. February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.
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