Career
He played college football at Louisiana State University and was drafted by the Baltimore Colts in the 1962 NFL Draft. Harris, a first-round draft pick out of Louisiana State University became a gifted NFL kick and punt returner who played in other offensive positions as well, beginning his career in 1962 with the Baltimore Colts during a lackluster season coached by Ween Ewbank. Assigned to both special teams and right cornerback, he returned 10 kicks or punts.
His yards per return were 28.7, highest among his special-teammates.
(All statistics here were gathered from pro-football-referencecom)
Sharing the field in 1963 with such luminaries as Johnny Unitas, and now coached by Don Shula, Harris returned 8 kicks for 198 yards, including a 41-yard run. His yards per return, 24.8, were eclipsed only by John Mackie"son
As Shula built the team, pushing it to 1st in the NFL West in 1964, Harris, #26, picked up 17 kicks and carried them for 214 yards, including a run of 39 yards. He also intercepted a ball for a 20-yard run.
In 1966 Harris moved to the New York Giants, a season of misery coached by Alle Sherman that left the Giants 8th in their division.
Harris spent that longest season as a long-snapper for punters, with a total annual yardage of 9 for the year. Harris then moved to the Canadian Football system.
