James Harris (linebacker) explained

James Harris
Number:44
Position:Linebacker / Fullback
Birth Date:2 June 1982
Birth Place:Albany, Georgia
High School:Thomson High School
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:260
College:Albany State
Undraftedyear:2006
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • American Conference All-af2 First Team (2008)
Aflstatlabel1:Tackles
Aflstatvalue1:33
Aflstatlabel2:Sacks
Aflstatvalue2:4.0
Aflstatlabel3:Rushes
Aflstatvalue3:7
Aflstatlabel4:Yards
Aflstatvalue4:19
Aflstatlabel5:Touchdowns
Aflstatvalue5:1
Afl:11522

James Harris (born June 2, 1982) is an American former professional arena football player who was a fullback/linebacker.[1]

Early life

The son of Ronnie and Bertha Harris, James attended Thomson High School in Thomson, Georgia, where he lettered twice in two season of football.

College career

Harris continued his athletic career at Albany State University, where he lettered three seasons and led the team in tackles and sacks his sophomore, junior and senior seasons.

Professional career

South Georgia Wildcats

Started professional playing career with the South Georgia Wildcats of AF2 in 2006. He played the 2007 and 2008 season under VooDoo head football coach Derek Stingley. Harris was named to the All-AF2 team in 2008.

Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings

In 2009, Harris played with the Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings, also of AF2.

Albany Panthers

Harris spent the 2010 season with the Albany Panthers of the Southern Indoor Football League. In only nine games for the Panthers, he led the team in sacks (6.5) and tackles for a loss (9.0)

New Orleans VooDoo

In 2011, Harris signed to play with the New Orleans VooDoo of the Arena Football League.[2]

Notes and References

  1. http://www.aflvoodoo.com/voodoo/players/index.html?player_id=1/ 2011 VooDoo roster
  2. Web site: James Harris New Orleans VooDoo Bio . 2020-01-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120327200920/http://www.aflvoodoo.com/voodoo/players/index.html?player_id=10%2F . 2012-03-27 . dead .