Josh Harris (long snapper) explained

Josh Harris
Current Team:Los Angeles Chargers
Number:47
Position:Long snapper
Birth Date:27 April 1989
Birth Place:Fulda, Germany
Height Ft:6
Height In:1
Weight Lbs:224
High School:Carrollton (Carrollton, Georgia)
College:Auburn
Undraftedyear:2012
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Highlights:
Pfr:HarrJo02
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Games played
Statvalue1:190
Statlabel2:Total tackles
Statvalue2:35

Josh Harris (born April 27, 1989) is an American football long snapper for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Auburn. He signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2012.

Early life

Harris attended Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Georgia, where he was a three sport athlete in football, wrestling, and baseball.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Harris signed as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons on April 26, 2012, following the 2012 NFL draft.[1] He was selected over veteran Joe Zelenka in the pre-season, when the roster was cut down to 53 players.[2] He made his NFL debut in the Week 1 win against the Kansas City Chiefs.

On September 17, 2014, Harris signed a four-year contract extension with the Falcons.[3]

In the 2016 season, Harris and the Falcons reached Super Bowl LI, where they faced the New England Patriots on February 5, 2017, losing 28–34 in overtime.[4]

On November 2, 2018, Harris signed a three-year contract extension with the Falcons through the 2021 season.[5]

On December 4, 2018, Harris was placed on injured reserve with a hip injury.[6]

On September 1, 2021, Harris was waived from the Falcons, only to be resigned the next day.[7]

On December 22, 2021, Harris was selected to his first Pro Bowl.[8]

Los Angeles Chargers

On March 16, 2022, Harris signed a four-year, $5.6 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Auburn long snapper Josh Harris signs with the Atlanta Falcons; safety Neiko Thorpe signs with Kansas City Chiefs . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20150419111825/http://www.wareagleextra.com/2012/04/28/auburn-long-snapper-josh-harris-signs-with-the-atlanta-falcons/ . April 19, 2015 . September 27, 2012.
  2. News: Ledbetter, D. Orlando . September 4, 2012 . Atlanta Falcons: Meet long snapper Josh Harris . . dead . September 27, 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121014235852/http://blogs.ajc.com/atlanta-falcons-blog/2012/09/04/atlanta-falcons-meet-long-snapper-josh-harris/ . October 14, 2012.
  3. Web site: Adams, Jay . September 17, 2014 . Falcons Sign Bosher, Harris to Extensions . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170409200406/https://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/article-1/Falcons-Sign-Bosher-Harris-to-Extensions/a0e41038-1f09-4f38-a2d4-6f915c172ee0 . April 9, 2017 . April 8, 2017 . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  4. Web site: Patriots erase deficit, defeat Falcons in Super Bowl LI . February 24, 2019 . NFL.com . en.
  5. Web site: McFadden, Will . November 2, 2018 . Falcons sign Josh Harris to 3-year contract extension . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  6. Web site: December 4, 2018 . Falcons place Josh Harris on injured reserve, promote Justin Zimmer to active roster . AtlantaFalcons.com.
  7. Web site: Ledbetter, D. Orlando . September 2, 2021 . Falcons re-sign long snapper Josh Harris. Ajc.com. en.
  8. Web site: 2022 Pro Bowl: Complete NFC roster revealed. 2021-12-23. NFL.com. en-US.
  9. Web site: Los Angeles Chargers Announce Free Agency Moves. Chargers.com. March 16, 2022. March 16, 2022.