STRENGTHS: Possesses a lean, lanky frame with long arms. Light feet and good lateral agility and balance to shuffle, as well as fluid hips to change directions quickly.
Accelerates smoothly and is an aggressive, instinctive defender who is willing to take gambles. He anticipates routes nicely and breaks on them, leaving himself in good position to intercept passes. Possesses very good ball skills, including timing, body control to contort in space and soft hands to pluck outside of his frame.
Harris is just as aggressive in run support, attacking blockers and exploding toward ballcarriers to limit the yardage allowed. While not a classic striker, Harris is generally able to get ballcarriers to the ground and will occasionally latch, lift and drive opponents into the turf.
WEAKNESSES: Lean build is a concern. Possesses relatively narrow shoulders and hips and may not possess the frame to handle much weight gain.
More of a "slammer" than a "hitter" as a tackler, often grabbing hold of defenders with his hands and pulling them to the ground, rather than lowering his shoulder into opponents. The tactic creates some forced fumbles and occasional big hits, but also some slipped tackles.
Harris trusts his eyes and they can lead him astray, at times. Though he has a terrific burst to close once he locates the ball, Harris can lose sight of it at times and be late to recover.
COMPARES TO: Rahim Moore, Denver Broncos - Like the 6-1, 195-pound Moore, Harris lacks the elite frame scouts prefer at the position. Each has good overall athleticism and the aggressive nature to create turnovers. Occasional missed tackles, however, will occur.
