Don Harris (gridiron football)

Fumble recoveries	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Don Harris
No. 26, 37
Position	Defensive back
Personal information
Born	February 8, 1954 (age 71); Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school	Thomas Jefferson (NJ)
College	Rutgers
NFL draft	1977: 11th round, 300th overall pick
Career history
	Washington Redskins (1978–1979); New York Giants (1980); Montreal Alouettes (1981); Washington Federals (1983); New Jersey Generals (1983);
Career NFL statistics
Fumble recoveries
Fumble recoveries	2
	Stats at Pro Football Reference

Last updated November 16, 2025

Donald Lesley Harris (born February 8, 1954) is an American former professional football safety in the National Football League (NFL) for the Washington Redskins and the New York Giants. He played college football at Rutgers University and was selected in the eleventh round of the 1977 NFL draft.^[2]

References

1 2 Don Harris, Pro-Football-Reference.com. Accessed May 19, 2024. "Born: February 8, 1954 in Elizabeth, NJ (Age: 70-101d)... High School: Thomas Jefferson (NJ)"
↑ "Donnie Harris Pro Football Stats, Position, College, Draft". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved May 15, 2025.

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[PFR-1] 1 2 Don Harris, Pro-Football-Reference.com. Accessed May 19, 2024. "Born: February 8, 1954 in Elizabeth, NJ (Age: 70-101d)... High School: Thomas Jefferson (NJ)"

[2] "Donnie Harris Pro Football Stats, Position, College, Draft". profootballarchives.com. Retrieved May 15, 2025.

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