De'Jon Raiheem "Scoota" Harris (born November 1, 1997) is an

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for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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. Harris has also been a member of the

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and

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College career

Harris played in 45 games for

from 2016 - 2019, recording 371 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 9 pass deflections, 4 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, and 1 defensive touchdown.

Professional career

New England Patriots

Harris was signed by the

as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2020. He was waived on September 5, 2020.

Green Bay Packers

Harris was signed by the

to their practice squad on September 9, 2020. He was elevated to the active roster on October 5 and November 28 for the team's weeks 4 and 12 games against the

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and

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, and reverted to the practice squad after each game. On January 25, 2021, Harris signed a reserve/futures contract with the Packers. On August 31, 2021, Packers released Harris as part of their final roster cuts.

Washington Football Team / Commanders

Harris signed with the

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's practice squad on October 19, 2021. He was elevated to the active roster as a

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replacement player against the

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in Week 15. Harris was signed to the active roster on January 3, 2022. Harris was released by the Commanders on August 31, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later. He was signed to the active roster on November 3. On December 22, he was waived then re-signed to the practice squad four days later and promoted again to the active roster on December 30. On January 4, 2023, Harris was placed on injured reserve. On August 29, 2023, Harris was waived by the Commanders and re-signed to the practice squad. On October 10, he was signed to the active roster.

Personal life

Harris' nickname Scoota was given to him by his mother at birth.

References

External links

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Washington Commanders bioArkansas Razorbacks bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Harris, DeJon 1997 births Living people People from Harvey, Louisiana Players of American football from Jefferson Parish, Louisiana John Ehret High School alumni American football linebackers Arkansas Razorbacks football players Green Bay Packers players Washington Commanders players Washington Football Team players