Ryan Harris (American football)
Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S. | |||||
Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||||
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Weight: | 302 lb (137 kg) | ||||
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High school: | Cretin-Derham Hall (Saint Paul, Minnesota) | ||||
College: | Notre Dame | ||||
NFL draft: | 2007 / Round: 3 / Pick: 70 | ||||
Career history | |||||
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* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||
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Ryan Emerson Wilcox Harris (born March 11, 1985) is a former
Early years
Harris attended
College career
Heavily
Professional career
Denver Broncos
Harris was drafted by the Denver Broncos as a 3rd round pick (70th overall) in the 2007 NFL draft.[1] In the 2008 season, Harris only allowed 1.5 sacks on QB Jay Cutler.
In the 2009 season, Harris only started and played in 8 games. He dislocated two toes in a game on November 1, 2009. The injury kept him out the rest of season and was placed on Injured Reserve on December 9.
Philadelphia Eagles
On August 2, 2011, the Philadelphia Eagles signed him to a one-year contract. After undergoing back surgery, Harris was waived/injured on September 3, 2011. He was released with an injury settlement as well.
Second stint with Broncos
On January 2, 2012, Harris was signed by the Broncos as an injury replacement for Chris Kuper.
Harris was released by the Broncos on August 31, 2012, and signed by the Houston Texans on September 1, 2012, to replace an injured Rashad Butler who was lost for the season to injury.
Houston Texans
The Houston Texans claimed Harris off waivers on September 3, 2012.[2]
He re-signed with the Texans on April 9, 2013.[3]
Kansas City Chiefs
On July 24, 2014, Harris signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.[4][5]
Third stint with Denver Broncos
Harris signed with the Broncos on May 28, 2015. He was signed to replace injured offensive tackle Ryan Clady who was injured on May 28, 2015, due to an ACL tear sustained during the Broncos' OTA's.[6]
On February 7, 2016, Harris was part of the Broncos team that won Super Bowl 50. In the game, the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers by a score of 24–10.[7]
Pittsburgh Steelers
Harris signed a two-year, $3.2 million contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on March 15, 2016.[8]
Harris played in 39 of the Steelers offensive snaps before it was announced on October 4, 2016, that he was questionable for the Week 5 matchup against the New York Jets. He was ruled out due to a shin/hematoma injury.[9][10] On October 8, 2016, Harris was placed on injured reserve and was ruled out for the rest of the season.[11]
On March 3, 2017, Harris announced his retirement from professional football.[12]
Personal life
Harris is a devout
References
- ^ "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
- ^ Scurfield, Nick (September 3, 2012). "Texans round out practice squad with G Cody White". HoustonTexans.com. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ Alper, Josh (April 9, 2013). "Texans re-sign Ryan Harris". NBCSports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ "Deals for Smith, Houston are priorities with Charles signed". St. Joseph News-Press. July 24, 2014. Retrieved July 25, 2014.
- ^ Alper, Josh (July 23, 2014). "Ryan Harris announces he's signed with Chiefs". NBCSports.com. Retrieved January 17, 2016.
- ^ Alper, Josh (May 28, 2015). "Broncos sign Ryan Harris". Pro Football Talk. Retrieved May 28, 2015.
- ^ "Super Bowl 50 - Denver Broncos vs. Carolina Panthers - February 7th, 2016". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved August 31, 2017.
- ^ Patra, Kevin (March 15, 2016). "Steelers sign OT Ryan Harris to two-year deal". NFL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ^ "The Steelers placed CB Senquez Golson (midfoot) and OT Ryan Harris (shin, hematoma) on the Reserve/Injured List. Practice squad offensive linemen Matt Feiler and cornerback Al-Hajj Shabazz are promoted to the active roster. That means either Bud Dupree or Senquez Golson are done for the year". October 8, 2016.
- ^ "Ryan Harris News".
- ^ "Feiler, Shabazz promoted; Golson, Harris to IR". Steelers.com. October 8, 2016.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (March 3, 2017). "Harris announces his retirement". Steelers.com.
- ^ Muslim Player Thrives With Nourished Spirit NY Times Retrieved December 9, 2010
- ^ "Weekday Lineup - Altitude Sports Radio".