Chris Harris (American football)

For the Denver Broncos player of the same name, see Chris Harris (cornerback)

Chris Harris

No. 43     Detroit Lions
Safety
Personal information
Date of birth: August 6, 1982 (1982-08-06) (age 29)
Place of birth: Little Rock, Arkansas
Height: 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)	Weight: 211 lb (96 kg)
Career information
College: Louisiana-Monroe
NFL Draft: 2005 / Round: 6 / Pick: 181
Debuted in 2006 for the Chicago Bears
Career history
Chicago Bears (2005–2006) Carolina Panthers (2007–2009) Chicago Bears (2010–2011) Detroit Lions (2011–present)
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
1× All-Pro selection (2010)
Career NFL statistics as of Week 4, 2011
Games played	86
Games started	81
Tackles	411
Interceptions	15
Pass deflections	29

Chris Harris (born August 6, 1982) is an American football safety for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. Harris, nicknamed "Hitman", was selected with the seventh pick of the sixth round of the 2005 NFL Draft out of the University of Louisiana at Monroe by the Chicago Bears.

Professional career

First stint with Bears

As a rookie Harris won the starting role for the free safety position over Mike Green early in the season.

In the 2006 preseason, Harris made a statement to a fan, Bryan Lange, that if the Bears made the Super Bowl he would give him a ticket. In January, his statement caused a minor controversy when the Bears did in fact qualify for Super Bowl XLI. Lange stood outside of Bears team headquarters holding a sign saying "Chris Harris, you promised." Harris claimed that he was joking and would not be able to fulfill the request due to family ticket obligations. Ticket brokerage firm sitclose.com later gave Lange a ticket, quieting the controversy. Harris intercepted a pass from Colts quarterback Peyton Manning in the first quarter of the game; however, the Bears would go on to lose the game 29-17.^[1]

Carolina Panthers

Harris was traded to the Carolina Panthers on August 2, 2007 for a 2008 5th round draft pick. Harris started 15 games in 2007 with finishing with 101 tackles, and also setting a team record as he led the league with 8 forced fumbles.

In 2008, the Panthers rewarded Harris with a 4 year contract extension. He finished the 2008 season with 70 tackles, 2 forced fumbles, and 1 interception.

Second stint with Bears

On April 27, 2010, Harris was dealt back to the Bears in exchange for linebacker Jamar Williams. In his first season back in Chicago, Harris recorded 70 tackles and a career-high 5 interceptions that he returned for 69 yards. In week 12, he was the first player of the season to intercept a Michael Vick pass as he picked off Vick in Chicagos endzone to help the Bears beat the Eagles 31-26. Following his performance during the 2010 season, Harris received his first All-Pro-selection. On October 27, 2011, Harris was released by the Bears.

Detroit Lions

The Detroit Lions claimed him off waivers on October 28.

Personal

Harris is married to former stockbroker Kenetria (née Richardson) Harris. He has a twin brother, two older sisters, and a daughter.

References

1. ^ "'It's on tape': Fan demands Bears player fulfill ticket vow". Chicago Sun-Times. 2005-01-25. http://www.suntimes.com/news/metro/229134,CST-NWS-HARRIS25.article. Retrieved 2010-05-10. 

External links

• Official website