Rod Harris

Roderick World Harris (born November 14, 1966) is an American former professional football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the New Orleans Saints, Dallas Cowboys, and Philadelphia Eagles. He also was a member of the Sacramento Gold Miners, Shreveport Pirates, Saskatchewan Roughriders and BC Lions in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Texas A&M University.

Early life Harris attended David W. Carter High School. He lettered in football, track, swimming and golf.

He accepted a football scholarship from Texas A&M University. As a sophomore in 1986, he became a starter at wide receiver, registering 21 receptions for 326 yards and 2 touchdowns.

As a senior in 1988, he posted 37 receptions (led the team), 592 receiving yards (led the team) and one receiving touchdown (tied for the team lead). He was released before the start of the season on September 4.

New Orleans Saints On September 6, 1989, he was signed to the New Orleans Saints' developmental squad. He was promoted to the active roster the week before the sixth game of the season.

He appeared in 11 games, while returning 27 punts for 196 yards and 19 kickoffs for 378 yards. He reunited with special teams coordinator Joe Avezzano, who was his college offensive coordinator.

He appeared in 8 games, making 12 punt returns for 63 yards. He was released in November.

Philadelphia Eagles On November 30, 1990, he was claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Eagles.