Maurice Harris (American football) explained

Maurice Harris
Number:13, 82
Position:Wide receiver
Birth Date:11 November 1992
Birth Place:Greensboro, North Carolina, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:205
High School:Northern Guilford (Greensboro)
College:California (2012–2015)
Undraftedyear:2016
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:40
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:432
Statlabel3:Receiving touchdowns
Statvalue3:1
Pfr:HarrMa05

Maurice Lynell Harris (born November 11, 1992) is a former American football wide receiver. He played college football at California and signed with the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2016. Harris was also a member of the New England Patriots, New Orleans Saints, and BC Lions.

Early life

Harris attended and played high school football at Northern Guilford High School in Greensboro, North Carolina.[1] A 3-star wide receiver recruit, Harris committed to California over offers from Clemson, Duke, Maryland, North Carolina, and NC State.[2]

College career

Harris attended and played college football at the University of California, Berkeley.[3]

Statistics

California Golden Bears
Season GP Rec Yds Avg TD
20127 9 99 11.0 0
20136 7 100 14.3 2
20149 25 252 10.1 2
201513 40 553 13.8 6
Career 35 81 1,004 12.4 10

Professional career

Washington Redskins

After going unselected in the 2016 NFL draft, Harris signed with the Washington Redskins on May 2, 2016.[4] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Redskins,[5] but re-signed with their practice squad a day later.[6] On October 21, 2016, he was activated from the practice squad to the active roster after wide receiver Josh Doctson was placed on the injured reserve list.[7] Harris had his first career NFL reception in a game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10 of the 2016 season, finishing the game with three receptions for 28 yards.[8]

On September 2, 2017, Harris was waived by the Redskins, and was signed to their practice squad the next day.[9] [10] He was promoted to the active roster on November 11, 2017.[11] The following day, he caught a one-handed 36 yard pass against the Vikings, the first touchdown of his career.[12]

On November 4, 2018, Harris set a career high with 10 receptions on 12 targets for 124 yards in a loss against the Atlanta Falcons.[13] He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2018.[14] He finished the 2018 season with 28 receptions for 304 yards and no touchdowns.[15]

New England Patriots

On March 14, 2019, Harris signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots.[16] He was released on August 25, 2019, with an injury designation. He reverted to injured reserve the next day,[17] then was released with an injury settlement.[18]

New Orleans Saints

On January 16, 2020, Harris signed a reserve/future contract with the New Orleans Saints.[19] He was released on August 2, 2020.[20]

BC Lions

Harris signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League on February 16, 2021.[21] He retired from football on June 23, 2021.[22]

Personal life

Harris was married to Kayla Rodgers Harris.[23] They have four children Brooklyn, Bailey, Kaisley and Berkeley. Kayla died on March 15, 2022.[24] Harris' father-in-law is NFL positions coach Richard Rodgers while his brother-in-law is NFL tight end Richard Rodgers II. He is also the cousin and former high school and college teammate of Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen.[25]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Durham . Andy . November 12, 2017 . Maurice Harris(Northern Guilford HS) "catch" creating a pop coming out of Redskins-Vikings' game . November 1, 2018 . Greensboro Sports . en-US.
  2. https://n.rivals.com/content/athletes/maurice-harris-55913
  3. Web site: Maurice Harris College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits . August 11, 2023 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com . en.
  4. Web site: Tesfatsion . Master . May 2, 2016 . Redskins acquire seven undrafted free agents, as of Monday morning . October 21, 2016 . Washington Post.
  5. Web site: September 3, 2016 . 09/03: Redskins Make Roster Moves . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170903030343/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/0903-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/4ab685bf-26c8-4560-8359-7ef83d4951ca . September 3, 2017 . Redskins.com.
  6. Web site: Czarda . Stephen . September 4, 2016 . Nine Players Signed To The Redskins' Practice Squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170903032230/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Nine-Players-Signed-To-The-Redskins-Practice-Squad/feda31d1-7bb6-4732-a3a5-8deec3839b92 . September 3, 2017 . September 4, 2016 . Redskins.com.
  7. Web site: Jones . Mike . October 21, 2016 . Redskins place Josh Doctson on injured reserve . October 21, 2016 . Washington Post.
  8. Web site: Getzenberg . Alaina . November 15, 2016 . After Awaiting His Opportunity, Maurice Harris Stepped Up Against Vikings . November 16, 2016 . Redskins.com.
  9. Web site: September 2, 2017 . 9/2: Redskins Make Roster Moves . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170905031831/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/92-Redskins-Make-Roster-Moves/ec94fade-58e8-4d11-a499-b8317f337ae0 . September 5, 2017 . Redskins.com.
  10. Web site: Czarda, Stephen . September 3, 2017 . Redskins Sign Seven Players To The Practice Squad . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20180201045708/http://www.redskins.com/news/article-1/Redskins-Sign-Seven-Players-To-The-Practice-Squad/19305edb-622d-448e-b778-56d00c2a8e2c . February 1, 2018 . Redskins.com.
  11. Web site: Czarda, Stephen . November 11, 2017 . Redskins Promote Brandon Banks And Maurice Harris To Active Roster . Redskins.com.
  12. Web site: Hanzus . Dan . November 12, 2017 . Maurice Harris makes submission for Catch of the Year . November 12, 2017 . NFL.com.
  13. Web site: November 4, 2018 . Redskins' Maurice Harris: Goes off for 124 yards . April 1, 2019 . CBSSports.com . en.
  14. Web site: December 28, 2018 . Redskins Place Maurice Harris On Injured Reserve . Redskins.com.
  15. Web site: Maurice Harris 2018 Game Log . April 1, 2019 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  16. Web site: Hart . Andy . March 14, 2019 . Reports: Patriots sign DL Mike Pennel, TE Matt LaCosse and WR Maurice Harris . March 14, 2019 . Patriots.com . en.
  17. Web site: Buchmasser . Bernd . Maurice Harris and Keionta Davis clear waivers, revert to the Patriots' injured reserve list . August 27, 2019 . PatsPulpit.com. August 26, 2019 .
  18. Web site: Hannable . Ryan . Patriots WR Maurice Harris released from IR with injury settlement . August 31, 2019 . WEEI.Radio.com. August 27, 2019 .
  19. Web site: Just . Amie . January 16, 2020 . Saints sign WR Maurice Harris to reserve/future contract: source . August 11, 2023 . NOLA.com.
  20. News: August 2, 2020 . New Orleans Saints reduce roster . NewOrleansSaints.com . August 2, 2020.
  21. News: Baker, Matt . February 16, 2021 . Lions add Maurice Harris, Jimmie Robinson & Reggie Corbin . BCLions.com . February 22, 2021.
  22. Web site: 2021 CFL Transactions . June 24, 2021 . CFL.ca.
  23. Web site: Thompson . Stephen . May 31, 2020 . Meet NFL Star Maurice Harris' Wife Kayla and Their 3 Adorable Kids . August 11, 2023 . AmoMama.
  24. Web site: Wagner-McGough . Sean . October 10, 2014 . About a Girl: How Maurice Harris tackled fatherhood . August 11, 2023 . DailyCal.org.
  25. Web site: Maurice Harris - Football . August 11, 2023 . California Golden Bears Athletics . en.

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