Mike Harris (cornerback)

Mike Harris

No. 20, 37
Position	Cornerback
Personal information
Born	(1989-01-05) January 5, 1989 (age 36) Miami, Florida, U.S.
Height	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight	188 lb (85 kg)
Career information
High school	South Miami
College	Florida State
NFL draft	2012: 6th round, 176th overall pick
Career history
Jacksonville Jaguars (2012−2013) Detroit Lions (2014)* New York Giants (2014)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles 113 Sacks 2.0 Fumble recoveries 1 Interceptions 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

Mike Harris (born January 5, 1989) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the Jacksonville Jaguars and New York Giants of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Jaguars in the sixth round of the 2012 NFL draft. ^[1] He played college football for El Camino College before transferring to Florida State University. ^[2]

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Harris selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the sixth round (176th overall) of the 2012 NFL draft. He recorded both his first quarterback sack and first interception of his NFL career in the same game in a victory over the Tennessee Titans on November 25, 2012. ^[3] On December 30, he recovered a blocked punt and returned it for a touchdown in a loss to the Titans. Harris was released by the Jaguars on August 24, 2014. ^[4]

Detroit Lions

On October 8, 2014, the Detroit Lions signed Harris to their practice squad. ^[5]

New York Giants

On October 29, 2014, the New York Giants signed Harris away from the Lions practice squad. On September 6, 2015, he was waived by the Giants. ^[6]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold	Career high

Year	Team	Games		Tackles					Interceptions					Fumbles
		GP	GS	Cmb	Solo	Ast	Sck	TFL	Int	Yds	TD	Lng	PD	FF	FR	Yds	TD
2012	JAX	15	6	55	51	4	1.0	2	1	0	0	0	5	0	0	0	0
2013	JAX	16	2	37	31	6	0.0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	0	0
2014	NYG	5	1	21	20	1	1.0	3	1	11	0	11	2	0	0	0	0
		36	9	113	102	11	2.0	5	2	11	0	11	9	0	1	0	0

References

1. "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
2. Oehser, John. "Quick Take: Mike Harris". Archived from the original on October 17, 2014. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
3. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
4. "CB Mike Harris among 11 players released". Archived from the original on June 12, 2016. Retrieved August 24, 2014.
5. Katzenstein, Josh. "Lions add corner Mike Harris to practice squad" . Retrieved October 9, 2014.
6. Salomone, Dan (September 6, 2015). "Giants awarded DT Louis Nix & CB Asa Jackson off waivers". Giants.com. Archived from the original on September 7, 2015. Retrieved September 7, 2015.

External links

• Career statistics from NFL.com  ·  ESPN  ·  Pro Football Reference
• Florida State Seminoles bio
• Jacksonville Jaguars bio