Leroy Harris

Leroy Harris (July 3, 1954 – September 1, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

College career Following a stint at Fort Scott Community College, Harris played two seasons for the Arkansas State Indians and was selected All-Southland Conference in both 1975 (when the team went 11-0) and 1976 and a I-AA honorable mention All-American in 1976. His 1976 season saw him rush for 1,046 yards on 150 carries with 12 touchdowns.

In two seasons with the Arkansas State, Harris rushed for 1,920 yards on 274 carries (a 7.0 average) and 15 touchdowns. Despite his short time in Jonesboro, he was selected for the All-Time ASU Team (1909–1975), chosen during the 1976 season.

Professional career

Following his collegiate days, Harris was drafted in the fifth round of the 1977 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. In his rookie season, Harris had a 77-yard touchdown run against the Baltimore Colts on Monday Night Football, tying a then-Dolphins record for longest run in team history, His 140 rushing yards in that game set a Miami single-game rookie rushing record.

Harris died on September 1, 2024.

NFL career statistics Legend Bold Career high

Regular season Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1977 MIA 11 5 91 417 4.6 77 4 7 29 4.1 11 0 1978 MIA 15 11 123 512 4.2 51 2 25 211 8.4 57 0 1979 PHI 15 13 107 504 4.7 80 2 22 107 4.9 15 0 1980 PHI 15 15 104 341 3.3 22 3 15 207 13.8 51 1 1982 PHI 7 1 17 39 2.3 14 2 3 17 5.7 9 0 63 45 442 1,813 4.1 80 13 72 571 7.9 57 1

Playoffs Year Team Games Rushing Receiving GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD 1978 MIA 1 1 9 43 4.8 9 0 1 21 21.0 21 0 1979 PHI 2 2 12 46 3.8 16 0 2 17 8.5 15 0 1980 PHI 3 3 24 101 4.2 12 1 3 14 4.7 11 0 6 6 45 190 4.2 16 1 6 52 8.7 21 0