Jeremy Harris (born April 26, 1991) is an American former professional

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. He was selected by the

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in the seventh round (208th overall) of the

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. He played

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for

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, where he was coached by Jaguars

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s coach

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and defensive assistant Mike Rutenberg. Prior to playing for

, Harris played for

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Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Harris was placed on injured reserve on August 25, 2013, ending his rookie season. In the 2014 season, Harris made his NFL debut against the

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on September 7, 2014. He was released on September 4, 2015.

Kansas City Chiefs

Harris was signed on September 8, 2015, to the practice squad by the

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. On October 13, 2015, was released by the Chiefs.

New York Jets

Harris was signed by the

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to their practice squad on October 20, 2015. On November 13, he was released from practice squad.

Washington Redskins

On November 30, 2015, Harris was signed to the

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' practice squad. On December 29, 2015, he was promoted to the active roster. On August 27, 2016, Harris was waived by the Redskins.

BC Lions

On September 19, 2016, Harris signed onto the practice squad of the

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of the

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. He was released by the Lions on November 1, 2016.

Winnipeg Blue Bombers

On January 24, 2017, Harris signed with the

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. He was released on May 1, 2017.

References

External links

Jacksonville Jaguars bioNew Mexico State Aggies bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Harris, Jeremy 1991 births Living people Players of American football from Los Angeles American football cornerbacks Canadian football defensive backs East Los Angeles Huskies football players New Mexico State Aggies football players Jacksonville Jaguars draft picks Jacksonville Jaguars players Kansas City Chiefs players Washington Redskins players BC Lions players Winnipeg Blue Bombers players Susan Miller Dorsey High School alumni Players of Canadian football from Los Angeles