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John Harris

b. 1991

American football wide receiver

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About John Harris

Born 1991. John Harris is an American american football player and canadian football player.

John Harris (born November 11, 1991) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Texas. He has been a member of the Philadelphia Eagles, Atlanta Falcons, Brooklyn Bolts (FXFL), Ottawa Redblacks (CFL) and Edmonton Eskimos (CFL).

College career Harris redshirted his first year with the Texas Longhorns. In 2011 and 2012, he suffered through a series of injuries which limited his play time. In 2014, Harris had a breakout final season with Texas, and was their leading receiver with more than 1,000 receiving yards.

Professional career After going undrafted in the 2015 NFL draft, Harris signed with the Philadelphia Eagles.

Harris signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on May 25, 2016. Harris spent most of the 2016 season on the Redblacks practice roster, before playing in the final game of the regular season, catching 3 passes for 28 yards. He was released by the Redblacks on May 1, 2017, as they trimmed their roster down to 75 players. On May 11, 2017, Harris signed with the Edmonton Eskimos of the CFL, ahead of the team's training camp.

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Education
Naaman Forest High School

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People whose lives overlapped John Harris's

Frequently asked questions

Who is John Harris?

American football wide receiver

When was John Harris born?

John Harris was born on 11 November 1991 in Dallas.

What is John Harris's occupation?

John Harris is an american football player and canadian football player.

What nationality is John Harris?

John Harris is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Harris

· Wikidata: Q19867747

· DBpedia: John Harris (wide receiver)

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MLA: "John Harris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-harris-american-football-player-1991/.

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