Jalen Harris (American football)

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Jalen Harris
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Harris with Arizona in 2022
No. 56 – Washington Commanders
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1999-02-26) February 26, 1999 (age 24)
Gilbert, Arizona, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:257 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school: Desert Ridge
College: Arizona (2017–2022)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2023
Tackles:6
Pass deflections:1
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Jalen Harris (born February 26, 1999) is an American football defensive end for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Arizona. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Chicago Bears in 2023.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+38 in
(1.94 m)
257 lb
(117 kg)
34+18 in
(0.87 m)
10+14 in
(0.26 m)
4.70 s1.63 s2.76 s4.39 s7.07 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)
9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)
18 reps
All values from Pro Day [1]

Chicago Bears

After going unselected in the 2023 NFL Draft, Harris signed with the Chicago Bears as undrafted free agent on May 4, 2023. [2] On August 29, Harris was waived by Bears as part of final roster cuts before the start of the 2023 season and signed with their practice squad the next day. [3] [4]

Washington Commanders

On November 20, 2023, the Washington Commanders signed Harris to their active roster off the Bears' practice squad. [5]

Personal life

Harris is the son of retired linebacker, Sean Harris, who played seven seasons in the NFL. [6]

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References

  1. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Jalen Harris College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  2. Mayer, Larry (May 4, 2023). "Bears sign 14 undrafted free agents | Roster Moves". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  3. Mayer, Larry (August 29, 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears reach NFL's 53-man roster limit". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  4. Mayer, Larry (August 30, 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears sign 11 players to practice squad". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  5. Selby, Zach (November 20, 2023). "Commanders sign DE Jalen Harris, place DL Efe Obada on IR". Commanders.com. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  6. Obert, Richard (August 5, 2016). "Desert Ridge's Jalen Harris follows father's football legacy to Arizona". azcentral.com. Retrieved November 22, 2023.