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Trent Harris
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Harris with the Houston Roughnecks in 2023
Illinois Fighting Illini
Position:Assistant outside linebackers coach
Personal information
Born: (1995-09-17) September 17, 1995 (age 29)
Winter Park, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:248 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High school:Winter Park
(Winter Park, Florida)
College:Miami (FL)
Undrafted:2018
Career history
As a player:
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
As a coach:
  • Illinois (2024–present)
    Assistant outside linebackers coach
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:34
Sacks:2.0
Forced fumbles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Trent Harris (born September 17, 1995) is an American former professional football linebacker who is the assistant outside linebackers coach for the Illinois Fighting Illini. He played college football for Miami. He signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2018.

College career

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Harris played four seasons for the Miami Hurricanes. He was named third team All-Atlantic Coast Conference as a senior after recording 37 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss and had a team high 8.5 sacks.[1] Harris finished his collegiate career with 126 tackles and 26 tackles for loss with 15 sacks, three passes defended, three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.[2]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1+3⁄4 in
(1.87 m) 		246 lb
(112 kg) 		32+1⁄2 in
(0.83 m) 		9+1⁄2 in
(0.24 m)		 5.02 s 1.72 s 2.83 s 4.45 s 7.18 s 32.0 in
(0.81 m)		 9 ft 9 in
(2.97 m)		 17 reps
All values from Pro Day[3]

New England Patriots

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Harris signed with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2018.[4] He was cut at the end of training camp but was re-signed to the Patriots practice squad on September 2, 2018.[5] He spent the 2018 season on the Patriots practice squad and was cut the following season at the end of training camp.[6] He earned a Super Bowl title when the Patriots won Super Bowl LIII.[7]

Miami Dolphins

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Harris was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins on September 1, 2019.[8] He made his NFL debut on September 22, 2019, against the Dallas Cowboys, making one tackle in a 31-6 loss.[9] In week 16 against the Cincinnati Bengals, Harris recorded a strip sack on Andy Dalton which was recovered by teammate Andrew Van Ginkel during the 38–35 overtime win.[10]

On March 12, 2020, Harris was assigned a one-year, $585,000 tender by the Dolphins.[11] He signed the tender on April 22, 2020.[12] The Dolphins waived him on July 26, 2020.[13] He was re-signed on August 25, 2020.[14] He was waived on September 5, 2020.[15]

New York Giants

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On October 14, 2020, Harris was signed to the New York Giants practice squad.[16] He was elevated to the active roster on October 17 and 22 for the team's weeks 6 and 7 games against the Washington Football Team and Philadelphia Eagles, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.[17][18] He was promoted to the active roster on October 27.[19] Harris was waived on December 8, 2020,[20] and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.[21] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[22]

On September 1, 2021, Harris was waived by the Giants and re-signed to the practice squad.[23][24] On November 1, 2021 Harris was elevated from the practice squad for the game against the Kansas City Chiefs and on November 6, 2021, Harris was elevated for the second time this season for the game against the Las Vegas Raiders.[25][26] On November 22, 2021, Harris was signed to the active roster.[27] On December 3, 2021, Harris was placed on injured reserve.[28] On December 30, 2021, Harris was waived.[29] On January 10, 2022, Harris was signed to a reserve/future contract.[30]

On May 18, 2022, Harris was waived.[31]

Baltimore Ravens

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On August 13, 2022, Harris signed with the Baltimore Ravens, but was placed on injured reserve three days later.[32][33] He was released on August 25.

Las Vegas Raiders

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On December 28, 2022, Harris was signed to the Las Vegas Raiders practice squad.[34]

Houston Roughnecks

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Harris played for the Houston Roughnecks of the XFL in 2023. In the season, he led the XFL in sacks, with 9.5. His 12 tackles for loss were tied for the league-lead by the end of April and he compiled 30 total tackles (including 16 solo). Following the season, he was named to the 2023 All-XFL team.[35]

On May 2, 2023, Harris was invited to the Denver Broncos' rookie minicamp.[36] Following the minicamp, the Broncos signed Seattle Sea Dragons quarterback Ben DiNucci and elected not to sign Harris.[37] The Roughnecks brand was transferred to the Houston Gamblers when the XFL and United States Football League (USFL) merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[38]

DC Defenders

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On January 5, 2024, Harris was drafted by the DC Defenders during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft.[39] He announced his retirement on June 22, 2024.[40]

Coaching career

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On July 27, 2024, Harris was added to the Illinois Fighting Illini staff.[41]

References

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  1. ^ "Canes' patriotic sack leader got snubbed by the NFL combine. He now awaits the draft". Miami Herald. April 24, 2018. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  2. ^ Freed, Tim (March 15, 2019). "Winter Park High School grad Trent Harris seeks New England Patriots roster spot". Winter Park-Maitland Observer. Retrieved September 24, 2019.
  3. ^ "2018 NFL Draft Scout Trent Harris College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved July 25, 2023.
  4. ^ Porter, Matt (April 28, 2018). "2018 NFL Draft: Miami's Trent Harris signs with New England Patriots as undrafted free agent". Canes Watch. The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
  5. ^ McKenna, Henry (September 2, 2018). "Here's a look at Patriots initial practice squad". Patriots Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
  6. ^ Camenker, Jacob (September 1, 2019). "Braxton Berrios among four Patriots claimed off waivers, three by AFC East teams". NBC Sports Boston. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  7. ^ Shpigel, Ben (February 4, 2019). "Patriots Win in Lowest-Scoring Super Bowl Ever". The New York Times. Retrieved October 31, 2023.
  8. ^ "Dolphins Claim Five Players Off Waivers". miamidolphins.com. Retrieved September 22, 2019.
  9. ^ Jackson, Barry (September 23, 2019). "Here's what the Dolphins know and don't know about their young linemen on both sides". Miami Herald. Retrieved September 23, 2019.
  10. ^ "Dolphins survive late collapse and beat Bengals in OT, 38-35". ESPN. Associated Press. December 22, 2019. Retrieved December 22, 2019.
  11. ^ "Miami Dolphins sign three exclusive-rights free agents". Sun-Sentinel. March 13, 2020.
  12. ^ Alper, Josh (April 22, 2020). "Trent Harris signs Dolphins tender". Yahoo Sports. Profootballtalk.com. Retrieved May 11, 2020.
  13. ^ "Miami Dolphins Waive Trent Harris, Avery Moss". MiamiDolphins.com. July 26, 2020. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  14. ^ "Dolphins Sign Linebacker Trent Harris". MiamiDolphins.com. August 25, 2020. Retrieved August 26, 2020.
  15. ^ "Dolphins Acquire Lynn Bowden, Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. September 5, 2020.
  16. ^ "OLB Trent Harris being added to Giants' practice squad". Big Blue View. SB Nation. October 14, 2020.
  17. ^ Hickey, Kevin (October 17, 2020). "Giants activate LB Trent Harris from practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved October 31, 2020.
  18. ^ Eisen, Michael (October 22, 2020). "Sterling Shepard activated off injured reserve among gameday roster moves". Giants.com. Retrieved November 5, 2020.
  19. ^ Eisen, Michael (October 27, 2020). "Giants sign WR Corey Coleman to practice squad; LB Trent Harris promoted to active roster". Giants.com.
  20. ^ Alper, Josh (December 8, 2020). "Giants sign Niko Lalas to active roster, Joe Webb to practice squad". Profootballtalk.com. NBC Sports. Retrieved December 8, 2020.
  21. ^ Benton, Dan (December 10, 2020). "Giants re-sign Trent Harris to practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved January 26, 2021.
  22. ^ Eisen, Michael (January 4, 2021). "Giants sign 2 free agents to renegotiated contracts; 13 players to reserve/future contracts". Giants.com.
  23. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 1, 2021). "Giants establish practice squad amid roster moves". Giants.com.
  24. ^ Eisen, Michael (September 2, 2021). "Giants sign veteran OL Matt Skura, TE Chris Myarick to practice squad". Giants.com.
  25. ^ Eisen, Michael (November 1, 2021). "Giants activate 4; LB Carter Coughlin to IR". Giants.com.
  26. ^ Elsen, Michael (November 6, 2021). "LB Trent Harris, WR Pharoh Cooper elevated from practice squad; LB Elerson Smith activated". Giants.com.
  27. ^ Eisen, Michael (November 22, 2021). "OT Andrew Thomas activated ahead of MNF". Giants.com.
  28. ^ Traina, Patricia (December 3, 2021). "Giants Unveil Lengthy, Final Injury Report Ahead of Week 13 Game vs. Dolphins". FanNation.com.
  29. ^ Eisen, Michael (December 30, 2021). "Notebook: Kenny Golladay looks to finish strong; Nate Solder activated". Giants.com.
  30. ^ Eisen, Michael (January 10, 2022). "QB Daniel Jones 'progressing' in rehab process". Giants.com.
  31. ^ Eisen, Michael (May 18, 2022). "Giants add 4 to defense in series of roster moves". Giants.com.
  32. ^ Brown, Clifton (August 13, 2022). "Ravens Sign Outside Linebacker Trent Harris". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  33. ^ Mink, Ryan (August 16, 2022). "News & Notes: Ravens Make Roster Cuts to 85". BaltimoreRavens.com.
  34. ^ "Raiders place DE Chandler Jones and LB Denzel Perryman on injured reserve". Raiders.com. December 28, 2022. Archived from the original on February 5, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2022.
  35. ^ "Former Patriots undrafted free agent Trent Harris named to 2023 All-XFL team". patspulpit.com. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  36. ^ "Report: XFL Sack Leader Trent Harris Invited to Broncos Rookie Camp". si.com. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  37. ^ "Broncos to sign Ben DiNucci, won't sign Trent Harris after minicamp tryouts". profootballtalk.nbcsports.com. Retrieved May 23, 2023.
  38. ^ Seifert, Kevin (January 1, 2024). "Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 15, 2024.
  39. ^ Larsen, James [@JamesLarsenPFN] (January 5, 2024). "BREAKING: With the 3rd overall pick in the #XFL Dispersal Draft, the DC Defenders have selected LB/DE Trent Harris, per source" (Tweet). Retrieved January 5, 2024 – via Twitter.
  40. ^ "Instagram". www.instagram.com. Retrieved June 23, 2024.
  41. ^ "Illini add Trent Harris as assistant outside linebackers coach". Illinois Fighting Illini fan forums - OrangeandBlueNews. July 26, 2024. Retrieved July 27, 2024.
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