Jonathan Harris (American football)

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Jonathan Harris
No. 92 – Minnesota Vikings
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1996-08-04) August 4, 1996 (age 28)
Aurora, Illinois, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:295 lb (134 kg)
Career information
High school: Waubonsie Valley (Aurora, Illinois)
College: Lindenwood (2014–2018)
Undrafted: 2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
  • 2× First-team All-MIAA (2017, 2018)
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Total tackles:81
Sacks:1.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jonathan Harris (born August 4, 1996) is an American professional football defensive end for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Lindenwood.

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College career

Harris was a member of the Lindenwood Lions, redshirting his true freshman season. He finished his collegiate career with 183 tackles (38.5 for loss), 22 sacks, four forced fumbles, an interception and a fumble recovery. [1]

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+12 in
(1.94 m)
282 lb
(128 kg)
33+58 in
(0.85 m)
9+12 in
(0.24 m)
5.20 s1.80 s2.95 s4.81 s7.46 s31.0 in
(0.79 m)
8 ft 11 in
(2.72 m)
22 reps
All values from Pro Day [2]

Chicago Bears

Harris signed with the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent on May 3, 2019. [3] He was waived on August 31, 2019, during final roster cuts but was re-signed to the Bears' practice squad the following day. [4] Harris was promoted to the Bears active roster on September 28, 2019. [5] Harris made his NFL debut on September 29, 2019, against the Minnesota Vikings. He was waived on October 22. [6]

Denver Broncos

On October 23, 2019, Harris was claimed off waivers by the Denver Broncos. [7] He was waived with a non-football illness designation on August 12, 2020, [8] and reverted to the team's reserve/non-football illness list after clearing waivers the next day. [9]

On September 1, 2021, Harris was waived by the Broncos and re-signed to the practice squad. [10] He was promoted to the active roster on January 3, 2022. [11]

On August 30, 2022, Harris was waived by the Broncos and signed to the practice squad the next day. [12] [13] He was promoted to the active roster on November 15. [14]

Miami Dolphins

On March 18, 2024, Harris signed a one-year contract with the Miami Dolphins [15] [16] He was released on August 28, and re-signed to the practice squad. [17] [18]

Carolina Panthers

On October 22, 2024, Harris was signed by the Carolina Panthers off the Dolphins practice squad. [19] He was waived on December 23. [20]

Minnesota Vikings

On December 26, 2024, Harris was signed to the Minnesota Vikings practice squad. [21]

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