David Harris is a professional football player for the NFL’s New York Jets. The New York Jets drafted Harris in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft. Former coach Eric Mangini envisioned him as an enforced in the middle of the Jets defense for years to come. Harris showed his ability in his rookie season when he compiled 127 tackles, five sacks and two fumbles forced despite only starting nine games. He finished third in the Defensive Rookie Of the Year voting, an award won by San Francisco's Patrick Willis.
Harris has made a name for himself as one of the hardest hitters at the linebacker position in the NFL, as he constantly makes his way onto the highlight reels with bone jarring hits. Harris' pending contract extension is one of the burning questions for the 2010 New York Jets. Many pundits wonder the likelihood of Harris returning due to the Jets having many potential expiring contracts to deal with.
Fast Facts:
- Given Name: David Charles Harris
- Born: January 21, 1984
- Birth Place: Grand Rapids, Michigan
- College: University of Michigan
- General studies major
- Position: Linebacker
- New York Jets LB coach Jim Herrmann helped recruit Harris to Michigan
Player 2009-10 season
With new coach Rex Ryan on board, Harris took more of a leadership role, especially among the Jets defense and became more assertive Harris was often the Jets mike linebacker, switching back and forth with Bart Scott, and he called the plays.
As the Jets defense rose to the top of the ranks in multiple categories Harris continued the stellar play he has shown thus far in his young career. Harris started all 16 games for the Jets last season, and put up very impressive stats as he displayed the versatility that makes him one of the league's rising young stars. Harris had 127 tackles, 5.5 sacks, 3 pass deflections and two interceptions, and two fumbles forced. Many pundits wonder aloud how Harris did not make the pro bowl.
