Joshua Harris

Joshua Harris (born September 9, 1982) is a former professional American football quarterback.

College career During his two years as a starter at Bowling Green State University, he led the Falcons to consecutive finishes in the top 25 nationally. During his senior season, he led the Falcons to a victory over Northwestern University in the Motor City Bowl. Harris finished his college career as the school leader in rushing touchdowns (43), and is third in passing yards (7,503) and passing touchdowns. At the time, he and Antwaan Randle El were the only two quarterbacks to have ever thrown for 40 touchdowns and rushed for 40 touchdowns in their careers in NCAA Division I FBS history.

He was the first quarterback to help popularize Urban Meyer's spread option offense.

Statistics Season Team Games Passing Rushing Receiving 2000 Bowling Green 6 2 0–1 23 48 47.9 243 5.1 0 2 82.1 69 292 4.2 2 1 0 0.0 0 2001 Bowling Green 10 4 4–0 81 133 60.9 1,022 7.7 9 3 143.3 126 614 4.9 8 1 14 14.0 1 2002 Bowling Green 12 12 9–3 198 353 56.1 2,425 6.9 19 11 125.3 186 737 4.0 20 3 51 17.0 2 2003 Bowling Green 14 14 11–3 325 484 65.8 3,813 7.7 27 12 143.8 215 830 3.9 13 1 48 48.0 1 Career 42 32 24–7 627 1,028 61.0 7,503 5.4 55 28 134.5 596 2,473 4.1 43 6 113 18.8 4

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens Josh was originally drafted in the sixth round by the Baltimore Ravens in the 2004 NFL draft.

Cleveland Browns After a brief stay in Baltimore he went on to the Cleveland Browns for 2 seasons before he was released.

Calgary Stampeders He signed with the Canadian Football League's Calgary Stampeders, in 2005. He had 5 carries for 40 yards, and never had a pass attempt.

New York Giants He was later picked up by the New York Giants. On July 7, 2006, he was released by the Giants.

Columbus Destroyers He also played for the Arena Football League's Columbus Destroyers. He made a pivotal play in the AFL conference championship against the Georgia Force, with a key block that allowed for the winning score.

Retirement

Marion Blue Racers He came out of retirement in 2011 to play for the Marion Blue Racers. In their first game, he ran for the game-winning touchdown with 27 seconds remaining. It was also the expansion franchise's first victory. He led his team to an 8–2 regular season record and a 2nd-place finish in the CIFL. He also led them to the CIFL Championship Game, where they lost 44–29 to the Cincinnati Commandos. Harris has re-signed with the Blue Racers, who have moved to the United Indoor Football League for the 2012 season.

Statistics Through end of the 2011 season, Harris' Indoor Football statistics are as follows: Passing Rushing Season Team Att Yds TD 2011 Marion 11 172 88 51.2 929 28 11 65 240 11 2012 Marion 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Totals 11 172 88 51.2 929 28 11 65 240 11

Personal life He is the son of former NFL player M.L. Harris. He is married to his wife Tamara and they have 2 sons. Currently, Josh is the president and CEO of Freedom Direct LLC a final expense life insurance call center.