Kevin Harris (American football)

Kevin Harris (born November 17, 2000) is an American football running back for the New England Patriots of the National Football League. He played college football for the South Carolina Gamecocks.

Kevin Harris
New England Patriots
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (2000-11-17) November 17, 2000
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:220 lb (100 kg)
Career information
High school:Bradwell Institute
(Hinesville, Georgia)
College:South Carolina (2019–2021)
NFL Draft:2022 / Round: 6 / Pick: 183
Career history
Roster status:Unsigned draft pick
Career highlights and awards
  • First Team All-SEC (2020)
Player stats at PFR

Early life and high school

Harris grew up in Hinesville, Georgia and attended Bradwell Institute.[1] He was named the Georgia Region 2-6A Player of the Year after rushing for 1,680 yards and 16 touchdowns in his junior year. As a senior, Harris rushed for 1,556 yards and 22 touchdowns and was named the Region 2-6A Player of the Year for the second straight season.[2] Harris committed to play college football at South Carolina over offers from Army, Air Force, Navy, Cornell, Furman, The Citadel, Middle Tennessee State, Tulane and Wofford.[3]

College career

Harris rushed 21 times for 179 yards and four touchdowns as a true freshman.[4][5] He was named the Gamecocks starting running back several weeks into his sophomore season.[6][7] Against Ole Miss, Harris rushed for 243, the fifth most in school history, and five touchdowns.[8] He finished the season 1,138 yards and 15 touchdowns on 185 carries and caught 21 passes for 159 yards and one touchdown.[9]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
5 ft 9+7⁄8 in
(1.77 m)		 221 lb
(100 kg)		 31+1⁄4 in
(0.79 m)		 9+1⁄4 in
(0.23 m)		38.5 in
(0.98 m)		10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		21 reps
All values from NFL Combine[10][11][12]

References
  1. "Bradwell Institute grad Kevin Harris leads South Carolina over Vanderbilt". Savannah Morning News. October 11, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  2. "A quick look at USC's Kevin Harris, who has topped 100 yards". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. October 3, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  3. "South Carolina football recruiting: Kevin Harris commits". The State. June 5, 2018. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  4. "South Carolina football: Kevin Harris runs for 1,000 yards". Charlotte Observer. December 5, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  5. "Kevin Harris shows early power". The State. March 8, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  6. "Collin Hill named Gamecocks quarterback for first football game". Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  7. Kendall, Josh (October 14, 2020). "Kevin Harris has emerged as South Carolina's surprising star: 'He's been a stud'". The Athletic. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  8. Cloninger, Kevin (December 3, 2020). "Gamecocks' Kevin Harris can join running back royalty with 72 yards in season finale". The Post and Courier. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  9. "He did it! Kevin Harris joins Gamecocks' 1,000-yard rushing club". Charlotte Observer. December 5, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  10. "Kevin Harris Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  11. "NFL Combine: Official measurements for every NFL Draft prospect in Indianapolis". theathletic.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  12. "Kevin Harris, South Carolina, RB, 2022 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
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