Johnnie Harris (born August 21, 1972) is a former American football safety. He played in the Arena Football League (AFL) for the Tampa Bay Storm (1996–1998), Orlando Predators (2005), Grand Rapids Rampage (2006–2007), Philadelphia Soul (2007) and Dallas Desperados (2008). Harris also played in the National Football League as a safety for the Oakland Raiders (1999–2001) and the New York Giants (2000–2003).
Harris also played two seasons in the Canadian Football League (1996–1997) winning a Grey Cup championship both times. He played one with the San Antonio Texans (1995) and two with the Toronto Argonauts (1996-1997).[1]
Harris was named the AFL Defensive Player of the Year and first-team All-Arena at defensive specialist in 1998 after he set single-season league records in interceptions (11) and passes defended (33) while playing for the Tampa Bay Storm.[2] The Storm's quarterback, Jay Gruden, told his brother, Raiders head coach Jon Gruden, to take a look at Harris, leading to his start in the NFL with the Raiders.[3]
References
- ^ "Gill-Hudspeth". Toronto Argonauts Alumni. Retrieved June 26, 2020.
- ^ Thomas, Vincent (March 24, 2005). "Predators place premium on Harris". Orlando Sentinel. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
- ^ Bush, David (August 13, 1999). "Raiders Safety Harris Tries to Prove He Isn't Out of His League". SFGate. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
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