Maurice Lynell Harris (born November 11, 1992) is a former

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wide receiver. He played college football at

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and signed with the

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as an

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in 2016. Harris was also a member of the New England Patriots,

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, and

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Early years

Harris attended and played

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at Northern Guilford High School.

College career

Harris attended and played college football at the

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Professional career

Washington Redskins

After going unselected in the

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, Harris signed with the

on May 2, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Redskins, but re-signed with their practice squad a day later. On October 21, 2016, he was activated from the practice squad to the active roster after wide receiver Josh Doctson was placed on the injured reserve list. Harris had his first career NFL reception in a game against the

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in Week 10 of the 2016 season, finishing the game with three receptions for 28 yards. On September 2, 2017, Harris was waived by the Redskins, and was signed to their practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 11, 2017. The following day, he caught a one-handed 36 yard pass against the Minnesota Vikings, the first touchdown of his career. On November 4, 2018, Harris set a career high with 10 receptions on 12 targets for 124 yards in a loss against the Atlanta Falcons. He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2018. He finished the 2018 season with 28 receptions for 304 yards and no touchdowns.

New England Patriots

On March 14, 2019, Harris signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots. He was released on August 25, 2019, with an injury designation. He reverted to injured reserve the next day, then was released with an injury settlement.

New Orleans Saints

On January 16, 2020, Harris signed a reserve/future contract with the

. He was released on August 2, 2020.

BC Lions

Harris signed with the

of the CFL on February 16, 2021. He retired from football on June 23, 2021.

Personal life

Harris was married to Kayla Rodgers Harris. They have four children Brooklyn, Bailey, Kaisley and Berkeley. Kayla died on March 15, 2022. Harris' father-in-law is NFL positions coach Richard Rodgers while his brother-in-law is NFL

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. He is also the cousin and former high school and college teammate of

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wide receiver

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References

External links

California Golden Bears bio
* {{DEFAULTSORT:Harris, Maurice 1992 births Living people African-American players of American football Players of American football from Greensboro, North Carolina American football wide receivers California Golden Bears football players Washington Redskins players New England Patriots players New Orleans Saints players BC Lions players 21st-century African-American sportspeople