Kevin Harris (American football)

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Kevin Harris
Kevin Harris.jpg
No. 36 – New England Patriots
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (2000-11-17) November 17, 2000 (age 22)
Hinesville, Georgia
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:225 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:Bradwell Institute
(Hinesville, GA)
College:South Carolina (2019–2021)
NFL Draft:2022 / Round: 6 / Pick: 183
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 6, 2022
Rushing yards:5
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Kevin Harris (born November 17, 2000) is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at South Carolina.

Early life and high school

Harris grew up in Hinesville, Georgia and attended Bradwell Institute.[1] He was named the Georgia Region 2-6A Player of the Year after rushing for 1,680 yards and 16 touchdowns in his junior year. As a senior, Harris rushed for 1,556 yards and 22 touchdowns and was named the Region 2-6A Player of the Year for the second straight season.[2] Harris committed to play college football at South Carolina over offers from Army, Air Force, Navy, Cornell, Furman, The Citadel, Middle Tennessee State, Tulane and Wofford.[3]

College career

Harris rushed 21 times for 179 yards and four touchdowns as a true freshman.[4][5] He was named the Gamecocks starting running back several weeks into his sophomore season.[6][7] Against Ole Miss, Harris rushed for 243, the fifth most in school history, and five touchdowns.[8] He finished the season 1,138 yards and 15 touchdowns on 185 carries and caught 21 passes for 159 yards and one touchdown.[9]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+7⁄8 in
(1.77 m) 		221 lb
(100 kg) 		31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m) 		9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		 4.62 s 1.66 s 2.62 s 4.26 s 7.39 s 38.5 in
(0.98 m)		 10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		 21 reps
Source:[10][11]

Harris was drafted by the New England Patriots in the sixth round, 183rd overall, in the 2022 NFL Draft. He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[12][13] He was promoted to the active roster on October 13, 2022.[14]

References

  1. ^ "Bradwell Institute grad Kevin Harris leads South Carolina over Vanderbilt". Savannah Morning News. October 11, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  2. ^ "A quick look at USC's Kevin Harris, who has topped 100 yards". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. October 3, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  3. ^ "South Carolina football recruiting: Kevin Harris commits". The State. June 5, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "South Carolina football: Kevin Harris runs for 1,000 yards". Charlotte Observer. December 5, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  5. ^ "Kevin Harris shows early power". The State. March 8, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  6. ^ "Collin Hill named Gamecocks quarterback for first football game". Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  7. ^ Kendall, Josh (October 14, 2020). "Kevin Harris has emerged as South Carolina's surprising star: 'He's been a stud'". The Athletic. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  8. ^ Cloninger, Kevin (December 3, 2020). "Gamecocks' Kevin Harris can join running back royalty with 72 yards in season finale". The Post and Courier. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  9. ^ "He did it! Kevin Harris joins Gamecocks' 1,000-yard rushing club". Charlotte Observer. December 5, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  10. ^ "Kevin Harris Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  11. ^ "Kevin Harris, South Carolina, RB, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  12. ^ "Patriots Make Roster Moves to Reach 53-Man Roster Limit". Patriots.com. August 30, 2022.
  13. ^ "Patriots Sign 15 Players to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. August 31, 2022.
  14. ^ "Patriots Sign RB Kevin Harris to the 53-Man Roster from the Practice Squad; Sign WR Lil'Jordan Humphrey to the Practice Squad". Patriots.com. October 13, 2022.

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