Keilahn Harris Explained

Keilahn Harris
Number:89
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:8 January 2001[1]
Birth Place:Richardson, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:10
Weight Lb:180
High School:L.V. Berkner
(Richardson, Texas)
College:Oklahoma Baptist (2019–2022)
Undraftedyear:2023
Pastteams:
Status:Injured reserve
Highlights:
  • First-team All-GAC (2022)
  • First-team All-GAC (2021)
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Pass deflections
Statlabel6:Interceptions
Statlabel7:Touchdowns
Pfr:HarrKe02

Keilahn Harris (born January 8, 2001) is an American football wide receiver who is currently a free agent. He most recently played for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was signed as an undrafted free agent[2] following the 2023 NFL draft, having previously played for the Oklahoma Baptist Bison.[3]

Early life and high school

Harris grew up in Richardson, Texas and attended Lloyd V. Berkner High School.[4] He was an unranked wide receiver recruit and committed to play college football at Oklahoma Baptist.[5] [6]

College career

During Harris's true freshman season in 2019, he played in 11 games and finished the season with 24 receptions for 376 yards with three touchdowns and four total tackles (three solo stops and one assisted). The 2020 season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During the 2021 season, he played in 12 games and finished the season with 92 receptions for 1,084 yards and 16 touchdowns while rushing for 15 yards on four carries[7] and was named to the Don Hansen All-America Team.[8] During the 2022 season, he played in 11 games and finished the season with 80 receptions for 1,050 yards and 7 touchdowns[9] while being named to the All-GAC First Team[10] and the Elite 100 Watch List prior to the season.[11]

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

On April 29, 2023, Harris was signed to the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent after going unselected in the 2023 NFL draft.[12] He was released on August 29, 2023.[13] He was resigned to the practice squad on October 11, 2023.[14] He was placed on the injured list on October 19, 2023.[15] He was later released on October 28, 2023.[16]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On January 17, 2024, Harris signed a reserve/futures contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers.[17] He was waived on May 21, 2024 with an injury designation,[18] but was reverted to an injured reserve the next day.[19] He was waived again on May 28, 2024.[20]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Keilahn Harris Biography. September 10, 2023.
  2. Former Oklahoma Baptist WR Keilahn Harris is signing with the #Falcons, per source. . 1652454124363939840 . TomPelissero . 2023-04-29 . Twitter . en.
  3. Web site: Keilahn Harris - 2022 - Football . 2023-04-29 . Oklahoma Baptist University Athletics . en.
  4. Web site: Keilahn Harris' Berkner High School Football Stats. MaxPreps.com. June 2, 2024.
  5. Web site: Keilahn Harris, Berkner, Wide Receiver. 247sports.com. April 29, 2018. October 12, 2023.
  6. Web site: Football Inks 27 on National Signing Day. obubison.com. February 5, 2019. June 2, 2024.
  7. Web site: Keilahn Harris. Atlanta Falcons.
  8. Web site: Four Bison Named to Don Hansen All-America Team. Oklahoma Baptist Bison. KJ. Reid. January 31, 2022. October 13, 2023.
  9. Web site: Keilahn Harris Stats. The Football Database. October 12, 2023.
  10. Web site: Harris Named to All-GAC First Team. Oklahoma Baptist Bison. Clayton. Coffman. November 16, 2022. October 13, 2023.
  11. Web site: Harris Named to D2Football.com's Elite 100 Watch List. Oklahoma Baptist Bison. KJ. Reid. August 30, 2022. October 13, 2023.
  12. Web site: Keilahn Harris Signed by Atlanta Falcons. Oklahoma Baptist Bison. April 29, 2023. September 30, 2023.
  13. Web site: Keilahn Harris: Cut loose by Atlanta. CBS Sports. August 29, 2023. September 30, 2023.
  14. Web site: Keilahn Harris: Headed to Atlanta. CBS Sports. October 11, 2023. October 12, 2023.
  15. Web site: Keilahn Harris: Lands on injured list. CBS Sports. October 19, 2023. October 23, 2023.
  16. Web site: Keilahn Harris: Gone from Atlanta's practice squad. CBS Sports. October 28, 2023. October 31, 2023.
  17. Web site: Steelers sign 17 to Reserve/Future contracts. January 17, 2024. January 17, 2024. Teresa. Varley. Steelers.com.
  18. Steelers Cut Former Falcons WR. Sports Illustrated. Stephen. Thompson. May 21, 2024. June 2, 2024.
  19. Web site: Steelers' Keilahn Harris: Reverts to injured reserve. CBS Sports. May 22, 2024. June 2, 2024.
  20. Web site: Steelers Waive WR Keilahn Harris With Injury Settlement. Steelers Depot. Alex. Kozora. May 28, 2024. June 25, 2024.