John Harris (safety)

John Harris

No. 44
Position:	Free safety
Personal information
Born:	(1956-06-13) June 13, 1956 Fort Benning, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	200 lb (91 kg)
Career information
High school:	Jackson (FL) Miami
College:	Arizona State
NFL draft:	1978 / round: 7 / pick: 173
Career history
Seattle Seahawks (1978–1985) Minnesota Vikings (1986–1988)
Career highlights and awards
PFWA All-Rookie Team (1978)
Career NFL statistics
Games played: 160 Interceptions: 50 Sacks: 1 Touchdowns: 2 Stats at Pro Football Reference

John Edward Harris (born June 13, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a safety in the National Football League. He was selected by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 1978 NFL draft. He played college football for the Arizona State Sun Devils.

Harris also played for the Minnesota Vikings.

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Harris was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the seventh round of the 1978 NFL draft. He played eight years for the team from 1978 to 1985. During that time he started 111 of 119 games and had 41 interceptions, returning two for touchdowns. In 1981 he had a team high 10 interceptions, 2 of which he returned for touchdowns. Harris had four seasons with the Seattle Seahawks in which he would have 6 interceptions or more.

Minnesota Vikings

In 1986 Harris was traded to the Minnesota Vikings. He played three years for the team from 1986 to 1988. During that time he started 37 of 41 games, recording nine interceptions and two sacks.

After the 1988 season Harris retired after 11 years in the NFL. He finished his career starting 148 of 160 games, recording 50 interceptions, two touchdowns, a sack, and 12 fumble recoveries.

External links

• Pro Football Reference