Bob Harris

Robert Huel Harris (born November 11, 1960) is an American former professional football linebacker who played in the National Football League (NFL) with the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs. He played college football for the Auburn Tigers and was selected by the Cardinals in the eighth round of the 1983 NFL draft.

Early life Robert Huel Harris was born on November 11, 1960, in Everett, Washington. He attended Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Georgia.

College career Harris enrolled at Auburn University play college football for the Tigers. He was a four-year starter at strong safety. He was named second-team All-SEC by the Associated Press for both the 1981 and 1982 seasons. He finished his college career with 11 interceptions for 67 yards. With E. J. Junior suspended four games due to cocaine use, Harris opened the 1983 season as the team's starting outside linebacker. After Junior's suspension ended, Junior was moved to inside linebacker. Harris started eight games as a rookie in 1983, recording three interception for ten yards and one sack, before being placed on injured reserve on November 9, 1983.