DeMichael Harris
{{Short description|American football player (born 1998)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=October 2020}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = DeMichael Harris
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| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1998|07|12}}
| birth_place = Vicksburg, Mississippi, U.S.
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| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 8
| weight_lb = 178
| high_school = St. Aloysius
(Vicksburg, Mississippi)
| college = Hinds (2016–2017)
Southern Miss (2018–2019)
| undraftedyear = 2020
| pastteams =
- Indianapolis Colts ({{NFL Year|2020}}–{{NFL Year|2022}})
- Ottawa Redblacks ({{CFL Year|2023}})*
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| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 10
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 79
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
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| statlabel4 = Rushing yards
| statvalue4 = 46
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| pfr = HarrDe11
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DeMichael Harris (born July 12, 1998) is an American football wide receiver and return specialist who is a free agent. He played college football at Southern Miss. Harris has been a member of the Indianapolis Colts and Ottawa Redblacks.
Early life
Harris grew up in Vicksburg, Mississippi and attended St. Aloysius High School, where he played football and ran track. In two seasons as the Flashes' starting running back he rushed 362 times for 3,649 yards and 47 touchdowns and was named the Warren County Offensive Player of the Year by The Vicksburg Post both years. He also won the MAIS state title in the 100, 200 and 400-meters as a senior.{{Cite web |last=Bowker |first=Ernest |date=January 3, 2020 |title=Longtime teammates Harris, Dorbeck play their final game Saturday for Southern Miss |url=https://www.vicksburgpost.com/2020/01/03/longtime-teammates-harris-dorbeck-play-their-final-game-saturday-for-southern-miss/ |access-date=October 19, 2020 |website=The Vicksburg Post}}
College career
Harris began his collegiate career at Hinds Community College. He caught 29 passes for 259 yards and returned 20 kickoffs for 612 yards as a sophomore.{{Cite web |last=Bowker |first=Ernest |date=December 21, 2017 |title=Here's a rundown of 15 football players who signed with Southern Miss |url=https://www.wlox.com/story/37114493/heres-a-rundown-of-15-football-players-who-signed-with-southern-miss/ |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=WLOX.com}} Harris transferred Southern Mississippi for his final two seasons of eligibility.{{Cite web |date=December 20, 2017 |title=Hinds' Harris headed to Southern Miss |url=https://www.vicksburgpost.com/2017/12/20/hinds-harris-headed-to-southern-miss/ |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=The Vicksburg Post}}
In his first season with the Golden Eagles, Harris had 27 receptions for 241 yards and two touchdowns and returned 13 kickoffs for 312 yards. He switched positions to running back during his senior season due to injuries at the position.{{Cite web |last=Magee |first=Patrick |date=October 14, 2019 |title=Southern Miss football: USM's De'Michael Harris rolling at RB |url=https://www.sunherald.com/sports/college/conference-usa/university-of-southern-mississippi/article236206923.html |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=Sun Herald}} Harris named honorable mention All-Conference USA after finishing the season with 113 carries for 541 yards and five touchdowns, catching 34 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns, while also returning 10 kickoffs for 282 yards and one touchdown.{{Cite web |last=Arthur |first=Jake |date=May 19, 2020 |title=DeMichael Harris, Donald Rutledge Listed As Colts UDFAs To Keep An Eye On |url=https://www.colts.com/news/demichael-harris-donald-rutledge-southern-miss-georgia-southern-bleacher-report |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=Colts.com}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 5
| height in = 8 5/8
| weight = 175
| note = Values from Pro Day{{Cite web |title=2020 NFL Draft Scout DeMichael Harris College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1018320&DraftYear=2020 |access-date=December 30, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}
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= Indianapolis Colts =
Harris was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Indianapolis Colts on April 25, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Bowker |first=Ernest |date=April 25, 2020 |title=Dorbeck, Harris sign NFL free agent contracts after draft |url=https://www.vicksburgpost.com/2020/04/25/dorbeck-harris-sign-nfl-free-agent-contracts-after-draft/ |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=The Vicksburg Post}} He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, but was signed to the team's practice squad the next day.{{Cite web |last=Bowker |first=Ernest |date=September 6, 2020 |title=Colts sign former St. Al star Harris to practice squad |url=https://www.vicksburgpost.com/2020/09/06/colts-sign-former-st-al-star-harris-to-practice-squad/ |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=The Vicksburg Post}} Harris was elevated to the active roster on October 17 and made his debut the next day against the Cincinnati Bengals, catching three passes for 29 yards in a 31–27 victory.{{Cite web |last=Horner |first=Scott |date=October 18, 2020 |title=Colts have a new No. 12 on the field |url=https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/nfl/colts/2020/10/18/colts-have-new-no-12-field/3703468001/ |access-date=October 18, 2020 |website=The Indianapolis Star}}{{Cite web |last=Bowen |first=Kevin |date=October 19, 2020 |title=Hits and misses: Colts defense dials up the finishing |url=https://www.1075thefan.com/kevins-sports-news/hits-and-misses-colts-defense-dials-up-finishing/ |access-date=October 19, 2020 |website=1075TheFan.com}} He reverted to the practice squad after the game on October 19.{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2020 |title=DeMichael Harris: Back to practice squad |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/demichael-harris-back-to-practice-squad/ |access-date=October 31, 2020 |website=CBSSports.com}} He was elevated to the active roster again on November 7 for the team's week 9 game against the Baltimore Ravens, and reverted to the practice squad after the game.{{cite news |title=Colts Activate LB Matthew Adams From IR; Elevate WRs Daurice Fountain & DeMichael Harris To Active Roster; Place WR Ashton Dulin On IR |url=https://www.colts.com/news/matthew-adams-daurice-fountain-roster-moves-baltimore-ravens-week-9 |website=Colts.com |date=November 7, 2020 |access-date=December 9, 2020}} On November 10, he was signed to the 53-man roster.{{Cite web |date=November 10, 2020 |title=Colts Sign WR DeMichael Harris To Active Roster; Waive DE Ron'Dell Carter |url=https://www.colts.com/news/demichael-harris-rondell-carter-darius-jackson-roster-moves |access-date=November 10, 2020 |website=Colts.com}}
On August 31, 2021, Harris was waived by the Colts and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.{{cite web|title=Colts Announce Final 2021 Roster Cuts|url=https://www.colts.com/news/final-camp-roster-cuts-brett-hundley-shawn-davis-demichael-harris-will-holden|website=Colts.com|date=August 31, 2021}}{{cite web|title=Colts Sign 15 Players To Practice Squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/practice-squad-brett-hundley-deon-jackson-demichael-harris-tyler-vaughns|website=Colts.com|date=September 1, 2021}} He signed a reserve/future contract on January 10, 2022.{{cite web|title=Colts Sign 14 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts|url=https://www.colts.com/news/roster-moves-reserve-future-contracts-james-morgan-keke-coutee-demichael-harris|website=Colts.com|date=January 10, 2022}} On August 30, 2022, Harris was waived by the Colts.{{cite web|title=Colts Announce Final 2022 Roster Cuts|url=https://www.colts.com/news/final-2022-roster-cuts-philip-lindsay-tyson-williams-jack-coan|website=Colts.com|date=August 30, 2022}} He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 18.{{cite web|title=Colts Sign WR De'Michael Harris To Practice Squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/demichael-harris-practice-squad-wide-receiver-signed-roster-move-transaction|website=Colts.com|date=October 18, 2022}} He was released on October 25.{{cite web|title=Colts Sign LB Forrest Rhyne To Practice Squad, Release WR De'Michael Harris From Practice Squad|url=https://www.colts.com/news/forrest-rhyne-practice-squad-signed-demichael-harris-released-roster-moves|website=Colts.com|date=October 25, 2022}}
= Ottawa Redblacks =
On March 20, 2023, Harris signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the Canadian Football League (CFL).{{Cite web |author=3Down Staff |date=2023-03-20 |title=Ottawa Redblacks sign UNLV RB Charles Williams, four others |url=https://3downnation.com/2023/03/20/ottawa-redblacks-sign-unlv-rb-charles-williams-four-others/ |access-date=2023-03-29 |website=3DownNation |language=en-US}} On June 3, 2023, Harris was released by the Redblacks.{{Cite web |date=June 3, 2023 |title=Redblacks release 21 as part of final roster cuts, including Canadian punter Jake Julien |url=https://3downnation.com/2023/06/03/redblacks-release-21-as-part-of-final-roster-cuts-including-canadian-punter-jake-julien/ |access-date=June 3, 2023 |publisher=3DownNation}}
References
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External links
- [https://southernmiss.com/sports/football/roster/de-michael-harris/4386 Southern Miss Golden Eagles bio]
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Category:Players of American football from Vicksburg, Mississippi
Category:American football wide receivers
Category:Hinds Eagles football players
Category:Southern Miss Golden Eagles football players
Category:Indianapolis Colts players
Category:Canadian football wide receivers