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39 Larry Harris

  • Position Tight End
  • Height 6-1
  • Weight 230
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Rock Island, Ill.
  • Highschool Rock Island

Biography

SENIOR (2015): Played in all 13 games, started six times... caught an 11-yard pass at UNI... used in blocking situations and on special teams... made five tackles, including a season-high two stops at Dayton.

JUNIOR (2014): Played in all 12 games and started twice... caught three passes for 34 yards... made two receptions in the Valpo game, totaling 22 yards... caught a 9-yard touchdown, his first collegiate TD... played at Wisconsin... played against Drake as the offense scored three rushing touchdowns... played at Northwestern and Southern Illinois... saw action in the North Dakota State game... played at Youngstown State and at home versus Illinois State... saw action versus Northern Iowa... 12-yard TD catch to start the scoring at South Dakota... earned the start at South Dakota State... started against Indiana State.

SOPHOMORE (2013): Missed the season-opener but played in the final 11 games... made a tackle on special teams at Illinois State... saw action on both offense and special teams.

REDSHIRT-FRESHMAN (2012): Played in all 11 games... caught a 5-yard pass... saw significant playing time on special teams.

FRESHMAN (2011): Redshirted... named Scout Team Offensive Player of the Year.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year player at Rock Island... recorded 78 tackles his senior year... earned the Offensive Lineman of the Year award... recorded 68 receiving yards and 49 yards rushing... made three sacks... won 2010 conference championship in football, 2011 conference wrestling champion and regional champs... First Team All-Conference and First Team All-Metro... Defensive Player of the Year... received the Shorty Almquist Award... selected First Team All-Conference, First Team All-Quad City Times and All-Area his junior year... during his sophomore year on varsity had 13 sacks and recorded 60 tackles... high school teammate of fellow signee Nikko Watson... played for coach Vic Boblett.

PERSONAL: Born July 21, 1993... No. 1 sports highlight was the game-tying block against DeKalb during the playoffs... his dad has been a major influence, "He pushes me to go past my comfort zone and to never give up even when times start to get difficult."... most admires coach Boblett, "He teaches us to pay attention to details and whenever we put our name on to take pride and give our best effort."... enjoys hanging with friends, eating and listening to music... favorite professional team is the New York Jets... favorite musician is Drake... son of Larry and Annie Harris.

MAJOR:  Communication

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Historical Player Information

  • 39

    2011Redshirt

    Fullback
    6'1" 250 lbs
    39
  • 39

    2012Freshman

    Fullback
    6'1" 240 lbs
    39
  • 39

    2013Sophomore

    Tight End
    6'1" 240 lbs
    39
  • 39

    2014Junior

    Tight End
    6'1" 230 lbs
    39
  • 39

    2015Senior

    Tight End
    6'1" 230 lbs
    39