Chris Harris (safety)
J. A. Fair (Little Rock) | |||
College: | Louisiana-Monroe (2001–2004) | ||
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NFL draft: | 2005 / Round: 6 / Pick: 181 | ||
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Player stats at NFL.com · PFR |
Chris Harris (born August 6, 1982) is an
Harris also played with the
College career
Harris attended college at Louisiana-Monroe. After redshirting the 2000 season, he was a four-year starter from 2001 to 2004.
Professional career
Chicago Bears
Harris was drafted by the
Carolina Panthers
Harris was traded to the
In 2008, the Panthers rewarded Harris with a four-year contract extension. He finished the 2008 season with 70 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 interception.
Chicago Bears (second stint)
On April 27, 2010, Harris was dealt back to the Bears in exchange for linebacker Jamar Williams. In his first season back in Chicago, Harris recorded 70 tackles and a career-high five interceptions that he returned for 69 yards. In week 12, he was the first player of the season to intercept a Michael Vick pass as he picked off Vick in Chicago's end zone to help the Bears beat the Eagles 31–26. Following his performance during the 2010 season, Harris received his first All-Pro-selection. On October 27, 2011, Harris was released by the Bears.
Detroit Lions
The Detroit Lions claimed him off waivers on October 28, 2011.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Harris was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on October 15, 2012. He was later released on November 28.[3]
On January 26, 2013, Harris announced his retirement.[4]
NFL career statistics
Legend | |
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Led the league | |
Bold | Career high |
Regular season
Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
2005 | CHI | 14 | 13 | 58 | 48 | 10 | 1.0 | 4 | 3 | 44 | 0 | 44 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 49 | 0 |
2006 | CHI | 11 | 7 | 53 | 44 | 9 | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2007 | CAR | 15 | 15 | 97 | 77 | 20 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 0 | 30 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
2008 | CAR | 16 | 16 | 70 | 60 | 10 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
2009 | CAR | 13 | 13 | 60 | 48 | 12 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
2010 | CHI | 16 | 16 | 70 | 50 | 20 | 0.0 | 1 | 5 | 69 | 0 | 39 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
2011 | CHI | 3 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DET | 8 | 5 | 21 | 18 | 3 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 19 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
2012 | JAX | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
101 | 88 | 439 | 352 | 87 | 1.0 | 12 | 16 | 200 | 0 | 44 | 37 | 14 | 9 | 54 | 0 |
Playoffs
Year | Team | Games | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||||||
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GP | GS | Cmb | Solo | Ast | Sck | TFL | Int | Yds | TD | Lng | PD | FF | FR | Yds | TD | ||
2005 | CHI | 1 | 1 | 12 | 10 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2006 | CHI | 3 | 3 | 20 | 17 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2008 | CAR | 1 | 1 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2010 | CHI | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
7 | 7 | 48 | 42 | 6 | 0.0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Coaching career
Chicago Bears
On January 28, 2013, Harris was hired by the Bears as a defensive quality control coach.[5] He was not retained by new Bears head coach John Fox in 2015.[6]
San Diego / Los Angeles Chargers
Harris joined the San Diego Chargers as their assistant defensive backs coach in 2016.[7]
Washington Football Team / Commanders
Harris joined the
Tennessee Titans
On January 21, 2023, the Tennessee Titans hired Harris as their defensive pass game coordinator and cornerbacks coach.[9] Following the 2023 season, Harris was retained by new head coach Brian Callahan in the same role.[10]
References
- ^ "2005 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
- ^ "'It's on tape': Fan demands Bears player fulfill ticket vow". Chicago Sun-Times. 2005-01-25. Archived from the original on 2007-02-06. Retrieved 2010-05-10.
- ^ "Jaguars add four players to 53-man roster; Parmele & Middleton to IR". Archived from the original on 2016-03-05. Retrieved 2012-12-13.
- ^ Chris Harris' tweet, announcing his own retirement
- ^ Chris Harris hired as defensive quality control coach.
- ^ Wright, Michael C. (February 10, 2015). "Chris Harris won't be back with Bears in 2015". ESPN. Retrieved February 10, 2015.
- ^ Wilson, Aaron (23 January 2016). "Chargers hire Chris Harris as assistant secondary coach". National Football Post. Retrieved December 11, 2018.
- ^ "Redskins Announce Coaching Staff". Redskins.com. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- ^ Wyatt, Jim. "Titans Elevate Tim Kelly to Offensive Coordinator While Making Several New Additions, and Changes". Tennessee Titans. Retrieved 7 February 2023.
- ^ "Titans Add 10 New Assistant Coaches and Retain 11 Others on HC Brian Callahan's Staff". TennesseeTitans.com. February 13, 2024. Retrieved February 14, 2024.