Jermari Harris

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Jermari Harris
Iowa Hawkeyes–No. 27
Position Cornerback
ClassGraduate Student
Major CLAS
Personal information
Born: (2000-09-19) September 19, 2000 (age 24)
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight189 lb (86 kg)
Career history
College
  • Iowa (2019–present)
High school Montini Catholic (Lombard, Illinois)

Jermari Harris (born September 19, 2000) is an American football cornerback for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

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Early life and high school

Harris attended Montini Catholic High School located in Lombard, Illinois. Coming out of high school, Harris was rated as a three-star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes over schools such as Ball State, Northern Illinois, and South Dakota State. [1] [2]

College career

In Harris's first two seasons with the Hawkeyes in 2019 and 2020, he appeared in seven games where he notched two tackles. [3] [4] During the 2021 season, Harris had a breakout season where he played in 13 games with six starts for the Hawkeyes, where he totaled 34 tackles with one and a half being for a loss, eight pass deflections, and an interception. [5] [6] Harris missed the entire 2022 season due to a season-ending injury. [7] [8] During the 2023 season, Harris notched 42 tackles, eight pass deflections, and an interception. [9] In week three of the 2024 season, Harris notched two pass deflections, and an interception which he returned 28 yards for a touchdown, as he helped Iowa beat the Troy Trojans. [10]

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References

  1. ↑ Sanderson, Blair (4 February 2019). "Jermari Harris commits to Iowa". Rivals.com. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  2. ↑ Roering, Kenna (5 October 2023). "One-on-one with Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  3. ↑ "Jermari Harris". Sports Reference. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  4. ↑ Steppe, John. "Jermari Harris has 'more to give' ahead of sixth season with Iowa football". The Gazette. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  5. ↑ Roering, Kenna (13 April 2023). "Iowa football's Jermari Harris returns from injury, eager to be back on field". The Daily Iowan. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  6. ↑ Hornstein, Blake. "'Patience is a virtue': Jermari Harris finally returns after injury, suspension". OurQuadCities. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  7. ↑ Steppe, John. "Iowa cornerback Jermari Harris working to 'knock the rust off' after missing 2022 season with injury". The Gazette. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  8. ↑ Steppe, John. "Iowa cornerback Jermari Harris to miss 2022 season with injury". The Gazette. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  9. ↑ Dochterman, Scott (3 January 2024). "Iowa CB Jermari Harris returning in 2024: What this mean for the Hawkeyes". The Athletic. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
  10. ↑ Steppe, John. "Iowa football rewind: Jermari Harris was exceptional on otherwise-iffy day for secondary". The Gazette. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
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