Joshua Harris (born September 9, 1982) is a former

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College career

During his two years as a starter at

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, he led the Falcons to consecutive finishes in the top 25 nationally. During his senior season, he led the Falcons to a victory over Northwestern University in the

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. Harris finished his college career as the school leader in rushing touchdowns (43), and is third in passing yards (7,503) and passing touchdowns. At the time, he and

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were the only two quarterbacks to have ever thrown for 40 touchdowns and rushed for 40 touchdowns in their careers in

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history. He was the first quarterback to help popularize

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's spread option offense. *2001: 81/132 for 1,022 yards with 9 TD vs 3 INT. 129 carries for 600 yards and 8 TD. *2002: 198/353 for 2,425 yards with 19 TD vs 11 INT. 186 carries for 737 yards and 20 TD. *2003: 325/494 for 3,813 yards with 27 TD vs 12 INT. 215 carries for 830 yards and 13 TD.

Professional career

Baltimore Ravens

Josh was originally drafted by the

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in the

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Cleveland Browns

After a brief stay in Baltimore he went on to the

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for 2 seasons before he was released.

Calgary Stampeders

He signed with the

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, in 2005. He had 5 carries for 40 yards, and never had a pass attempt.

New York Giants

He was later picked up by the New York Giants. On July 7, 2006, he was released by the Giants.

Columbus Destroyers

He also played for the

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. He made a pivotal play in the AFL conference championship against the

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, with a key block that allowed for the winning score.

Retirement

He retired from professional football in 2008 to focus on his advertising company, Joshua1and5.

Marion Blue Racers

He came out of retirement in 2011 to play for the

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. In their first game, he ran for the game-winning touchdown with 27 seconds remaining. It was also the expansion franchise's first victory. He led his team to an 8-2 regular season record and a 2nd-place finish in the CIFL. He also led them to the CIFL Championship Game, where they lost 44-29 to the

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. Harris has re-signed with the Blue Racers, who have moved to the

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for the 2012 season.

Statistics

Through end of the 2011 season, Harris' Indoor Football statistics are as follows:

Personal life

He is the son of former NFL player M.L. Harris. He is married to his wife Tamara and they have 2 sons. Currently, Josh is the President and CEO of Freedom Direct LLC a final expense life insurance call center.Family doesn't take backseat for Harris
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References

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