Jalen Harris (American football)

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Jalen Harris
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Harris with the Arizona Wildcats in 2022
San Antonio Brahmas
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1999-02-26) February 26, 1999 (age 25)
Gilbert, Arizona, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:257 lb (117 kg)
Career information
High school: Desert Ridge (Mesa, Arizona)
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
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jalen Harris (born February 26, 1999) is an American professional football defensive end for the San Antonio Brahmas of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Arizona Wildcats and signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent in 2023. Harris has also played for the Washington Commanders.

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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] He was released on August 27, 2024. [6]

DC Defenders

On November 13, 2024, Harris signed with the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). [7]

San Antonio Brahmas

On November 14, 2024, Harris was traded to the San Antonio Brahmas in exchange for CB Bryce Thompson. [8]

Personal life

Harris is the son of retired linebacker, Sean Harris, who played seven seasons in the NFL. [9]

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References

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  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. Selby, Zach. "Commanders release 34 players; place 3 on IR, 1 on PUP list". Commanders.com. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
  7. "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
  8. "UFL Transactions". UFLBoard.com. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
  9. Obert, Richard (August 5, 2016). "Desert Ridge's Jalen Harris follows father's football legacy to Arizona". azcentral.com. Retrieved November 22, 2023.