Zxavian Harris

Zxavian Emmanuel Harris (born October 22, 2003) is an American professional football defensive tackle. He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels.

Early life Harris was born in Canton, Mississippi and attended Germantown High School in nearby Gluckstadt, Mississippi. As a sophomore he recorded 62 tackles, 8.5 sacks and 17 quarterback hurries. Coming out of high school, Harris was rated as a four-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Ole Miss Rebels over schools such as Mississippi State, Alabama, Georgia, LSU and Tennessee.

College career As a freshman in 2022, Harris appeared in all 13 games, notching three tackles. In week ten of the 2023 season, he blocked the game-tying field goal in a 38-35 win versus Texas A&M. During the 2023 season, Harris played in all 13 games where he recorded 30 tackles with three and a half being for a loss, and a blocked field goal. In 2024, he totaled 32 tackles with four and a half going for a loss, a sack and a half, and a forced fumble.

Professional career

Harris was the best available player not drafted in 2026 according to ESPN (ranked as the 63rd-best player and fifth-best defensive tackle). On May 1, 2026, the New Orleans Saints signed Harris as an undrafted free agent. He was waived on August 8.

Personal life On July 16, 2023, Harris was arrested on multiple charges including a DUI, reckless driving, being a minor in possession, not using headlights and running a stop sign. He was arrested again on August 14, 2024, on charges of domestic violence and obstructing arrest.