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{{short description|American football tight end}}
{{Short description|American football player (born 1991)}}
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| caption = Harris with the Kansas City Chiefs
| caption = Harris with the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] in 2014
| current_team = Chicago Bears
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| number = 86
| number = 84, 88, 86
| position = [[Tight end]]
| position = [[Tight end]]
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|7|29|mf=y}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1991|7|29|mf=y}}
| birth_place = [[Carrollton, Texas]]
| birth_place = [[Carrollton, Texas]], U.S.
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| height_in = 7
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| weight_lbs = 230
| weight_lbs = 230
| high_school = [[Jacksonville High School (Arkansas)|Jacksonville]]<br/>([[Jacksonville, Arkansas]])
| high_school = [[Jacksonville High School (Arkansas)|Jacksonville]]<br/>([[Jacksonville, Arkansas]])
| college = [[Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball|Milwaukee]]
| college = [[Milwaukee Panthers men's basketball|UW–Milwaukee]]
| undraftedyear = 2013
| undraftedyear = 2013
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* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[Kansas City Chiefs]] ({{NFL Year|2013}}–{{NFL Year|2018}})
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Cleveland Browns]] ({{NFL Year|2019}})
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2020}}–present)
* [[Chicago Bears]] ({{NFL Year|2020}})
* [[Arizona Cardinals]] ({{NFL Year|2021}})
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'''Demetrius Harris''' (born July 29, 1991) is an [[American football]] [[tight end]] for the [[Chicago Bears]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college basketball]] at [[University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee]], which has no [[college football]] program. He was signed by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2013.
'''Demetrius Harris''' (born July 29, 1991) is a former [[American football]] [[tight end]]. He played [[college basketball]] at [[University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee]], which has no [[college football]] program. He was signed by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] as an [[undrafted free agent]] in 2013.


==College career==
==College career==
After a standout high school career at [[Jacksonville High School (Arkansas)|Jacksonville High School]] in [[Jacksonville, Arkansas]], where he made All-State in both [[high school football|football]] and [[basketball]], Harris originally signed with [[Arkansas State Red Wolves|Arkansas State]] to play football, but, after failing to qualify academically, he decided to switch to basketball instead. Attending [[Mineral Area College]], Harris played basketball for two seasons, before transferring to [[Milwaukee Panthers|Milwaukee]] for his final two eligible seasons.
After a standout high school career at [[Jacksonville High School (Arkansas)|Jacksonville High School]] in [[Jacksonville, Arkansas]], where he made All-State in both [[high school football|football]] and [[basketball]], Harris originally signed with [[Arkansas State Red Wolves|Arkansas State]] to play football, but, after failing to qualify academically, he decided to switch to basketball instead. Attending [[Mineral Area College]], Harris played basketball for two seasons, before transferring to [[Milwaukee Panthers|Milwaukee]] for his final two eligible seasons.


After playing off the bench his junior year, Harris was a starter his senior year, starting in 28 of 32 games. Despite the Panthers having a lowly 8-24 record, Harris finished 9th in the [[Horizon League]] in field goal shooting (46.9%) and led the Panthers in rebounds. After the conclusion of the basketball season, even though he had not played organized football since high school, NFL scouts showed interest in Harris playing football again, citing his size (6'7", 230 lb.) as ideal for the tight end position. Among the teams that showed interest in Harris included the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], [[Baltimore Ravens]], and [[Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=McGinn |first=Bob |date=April 13, 2013 |title=UW-Milwaukee's Demetrius Harris trading basketball for football pads |publisher=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel |url=http://www.jsonline.com/sports/uwmilwaukees-demetrius-harris-trading-basketball-for-football-pads-fk9hbh6-202876291.html}}</ref> To show off his skills for scouts, he held a workout with the [[Milwaukee Panthers football]] club team, otherwise known as MPFC.
After playing off the bench his junior year, Harris was a starter his senior year, starting in 28 of 32 games. Despite the Panthers having a lowly 8–24 record, Harris finished 9th in the [[Horizon League]] in field goal shooting (46.9%) and led the Panthers in rebounds. After the conclusion of the basketball season, even though he had not played organized football since high school, NFL scouts showed interest in Harris playing football again, citing his size (6'7", 230 lb.) as ideal for the tight end position. Among the teams that showed interest in Harris included the [[Kansas City Chiefs]], [[Baltimore Ravens]], and [[Dallas Cowboys]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=McGinn |first=Bob |date=April 13, 2013 |title=UW-Milwaukee's Demetrius Harris trading basketball for football pads |url=https://archive.jsonline.com/sports/uwmilwaukees-demetrius-harris-trading-basketball-for-football-pads-fk9hbh6-202876291.html/ |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=Milwaukee Journal Sentinel}}</ref> To show off his skills for scouts, he held a workout with the [[Milwaukee Panthers football]] club team, otherwise known as MPFC.


==Professional career==
==Professional career==
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===Kansas City Chiefs===
===Kansas City Chiefs===


====2013–2015 seasons====
====2013–2015 seasons====
Harris was signed by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] after going [[undrafted free agent|undrafted]] in the [[2013 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=August 20, 2014 |title=Chiefs' Demetrius Harris could be a slam-dunk at tight end |url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article1261184.html |website=KansasCity.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=July 27, 2014 |title=Tight end Demetrius Harris confident he can catch on with the Chiefs |url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article814173.html |website=KansasCity.com}}</ref>
Harris was signed by the [[Kansas City Chiefs]] after going [[undrafted free agent|undrafted]] in the [[2013 NFL Draft]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Covitz |first=Randy |date=August 20, 2014 |title=Chiefs' Demetrius Harris could be a slam-dunk at tight end |url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article1261184.html |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=KansasCity.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Palmer |first=Tod |date=July 27, 2014 |title=Tight end Demetrius Harris confident he can catch on with the Chiefs |url=http://www.kansascity.com/sports/nfl/kansas-city-chiefs/article814173.html |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=KansasCity.com}}</ref>


After spending his 2013 season on the Chiefs' practice squad, Harris made the official roster in 2014, though his rookie season was cut short by a broken foot, ending his season after eight games.
After spending his 2013 season on the Chiefs' practice squad, Harris made the official roster in 2014, though his rookie season was cut short by a broken foot, ending his season after eight games.
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====2016 season====
====2016 season====
In the 2016 season, on [[Christmas Day]], against the [[2016 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]], Harris caught a one-yard touchdown pass from [[Dontari Poe]], who became the largest player in NFL history to throw a touchdown, in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 26, 2016 |title=Chiefs rout Broncos 33-10 to keep AFC West title hopes alive |url=https://fox4kc.com/sports/chiefs-rout-broncos-33-10-to-keep-afc-west-title-hopes-alive/ |access-date=October 10, 2020 |website=FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV |language=en-US}}</ref> He appeared in all 16 games, of which started 11, in the 2017 season. He totaled 17 receptions for 123 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Harris 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrDe03/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=October 10, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In the 2016 season, on [[Christmas Day]], against the [[2016 Denver Broncos season|Denver Broncos]], Harris caught a one-yard touchdown pass from [[Dontari Poe]], who became the largest player in NFL history to throw a touchdown, in the fourth quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |date=December 26, 2016 |title=Chiefs rout Broncos 33–10 to keep AFC West title hopes alive |url=https://fox4kc.com/sports/chiefs-rout-broncos-33-10-to-keep-afc-west-title-hopes-alive/ |access-date=October 10, 2020 |website=FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV |language=en-US}}</ref> He appeared in all 16 games, of which started 11, in the 2017 season. He totaled 17 receptions for 123 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Harris 2016 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrDe03/gamelog/2016/ |access-date=October 10, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


====2017 season====
====2017 season====
In the 2017 season opening 42–27 victory against the [[2017 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], Harris caught the first receiving touchdown of the NFL season with a seven-yard reception from quarterback [[Alex Smith]] in the first quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots - September 7th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709070nwe.htm |access-date=September 8, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> He appeared in all 16 games, of which he started seven, in the 2017 season. He totaled 18 receptions for 224 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Harris 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrDe03/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=October 10, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
In the 2017 season opening 42–27 victory against the [[2017 New England Patriots season|New England Patriots]], Harris caught the first receiving touchdown of the NFL season with a seven-yard reception from quarterback [[Alex Smith]] in the first quarter.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots – September 7th, 2017 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/201709070nwe.htm |access-date=September 8, 2017 |website=[[Pro-Football-Reference.com]]}}</ref> He appeared in all 16 games, of which he started seven, in the 2017 season. He totaled 18 receptions for 224 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Harris 2017 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrDe03/gamelog/2017/ |access-date=October 10, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


====2018 season====
====2018 season====
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On March 14, 2019, Harris signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the [[Cleveland Browns]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gribble |first=Andrew |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Browns sign versatile TE Demetrius Harris |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-versatile-te-demetrius-harris |access-date=October 10, 2020 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> He appeared in 15 games, of which he started six. He finished with 15 receptions for 149 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Harris 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrDe03/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=October 10, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>
On March 14, 2019, Harris signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the [[Cleveland Browns]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gribble |first=Andrew |date=March 14, 2019 |title=Browns sign versatile TE Demetrius Harris |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-sign-versatile-te-demetrius-harris |access-date=October 10, 2020 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref> He appeared in 15 games, of which he started six. He finished with 15 receptions for 149 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Harris 2019 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrDe03/gamelog/2019/ |access-date=October 10, 2020 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>


Harris was released by the Browns on February 17, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 17, 2020 |title=Browns release 4 players |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-release-4-players |access-date=October 10, 2020 |publisher=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref>
Harris was released by the Browns on February 17, 2020.<ref>{{Cite web |date=February 17, 2020 |title=Browns release 4 players |url=https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-release-4-players |access-date=October 10, 2020 |website=ClevelandBrowns.com}}</ref>


===Chicago Bears===
===Chicago Bears===
On February 19, 2020, Harris was signed by the [[Chicago Bears]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=February 19, 2020 |title=Bears sign former Browns tight end Demetrius Harris |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2020/02/19/bears-sign-former-browns-tight-end-demetrius-harris/ |website=Pro Football Talk |publisher=NBC Sports}}</ref>
On February 19, 2020, Harris was signed by the [[Chicago Bears]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=February 19, 2020 |title=Bears sign former Browns tight end Demetrius Harris |url=https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/bears-sign-former-browns-tight-end-demetrius-harris |access-date=October 7, 2023 |website=NBC Sports}}</ref> He appeared in 15 games and started five in the 2020 season.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Harris 2020 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrDe03/gamelog/2020/ |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

==NFL Statistics==
===Regular season===
===Arizona Cardinals===
On August 11, 2021, Harris signed with the [[Arizona Cardinals]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Blake |date=August 10, 2021 |title=Cardinals Announce Signing of 3 Defensive Ends, 1 Tight End |url=https://www.revengeofthebirds.com/2021/8/10/22619364/cardinals-announce-signing-of-3-defensive-ends-1-tight-end |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=Revenge of the Birds |publisher=SB Nation |language=en}}</ref> In the 2021 season, he appeared in 14 games and started four.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Demetrius Harris 2021 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrDe03/gamelog/2021/ |access-date=October 8, 2023 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}</ref>

==NFL career statistics==
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{| class="wikitable" style="text-align: center;"
|-
|-
! rowspan="2"|Year !! rowspan="2"|Team !! colspan="2"|Games !! colspan="5"|Receiving !! colspan="2"|Fumbles
! rowspan="2"| Year
! rowspan="2"| Team
! colspan="2"| Games
! colspan="5"| Receiving
! colspan="2"| Fumbles
|-
|-
! G !! GS !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! FUM !! Lost
! GP !! GS !! Rec !! Yds !! Avg !! Lng !! TD !! Fum !! Lost
|-
|-
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
! [[2014 NFL season|2014]] !! [[2014 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
| 8 || 3 || 3 || 20 || 6.7 || 10 || 0 || 0 ||0
| 8 || 3 || 3 || 20 || 6.7 || 10 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
! [[2015 NFL season|2015]] !! [[2015 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
| '''16''' || 9 || 7 || 74 || 10.6 || 25 || 1 || 0 ||0
| '''16''' || 9 || 7 || 74 || 10.6 || 25 || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
! [[2016 NFL season|2016]] !! [[2016 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
| '''16''' || '''11''' || 17 || 123 || 7.2 || 13 || 1 || '''1''' ||0
| '''16''' || '''11''' || 17 || 123 || 7.2 || 13 || 1 || '''1''' || 0
|-
|-
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
! [[2017 NFL season|2017]] !! [[2017 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
| '''16''' || 7 || '''18''' || '''224''' || 12.4 || '''51''' || 1 || 0 ||0
| '''16''' || 7 || '''18''' || '''224''' || 12.4 || '''51''' || 1 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
! [[2018 NFL season|2018]] !! [[2018 Kansas City Chiefs season|KC]]
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|-
|-
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 Chicago Bears season|CHI]]
! [[2020 NFL season|2020]] !! [[2020 Chicago Bears season|CHI]]
| 15 || 5 || '''7''' || '''45''' || 6.4 || 9 || 0 || 0 ||0
| 15 || 5 || 7 || 45 || 6.4 || 9 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! [[2021 NFL season|2021]] !! [[2021 Arizona Cardinals season|ARI]]
! colspan="2"|Total || 101 || 44 || 79 || 799 || 10.1 || 51 || 9 || 1 || 0
| 13 || 3 || 2 || 7 || 3.5 || 7 || 0 || 0 || 0
|-
|-
! colspan="2"| [https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrDe03.htm Total] || 114 || 47 || 81 || 806 || 8.8 || 51 || 9 || 1 || 0
| colspan="11"|
|}


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
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* [https://web.archive.org/web/20140903093241/http://www.uwmpanthers.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/harris_demetrius00.html Milwaukee Panthers basketball bio]
* [https://www.chicagobears.com/team/players-roster/demetrius-harris/ Chicago Bears bio]
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* [http://www.uwmpanthers.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/harris_demetrius00.html Milwaukee Panthers basketball bio]

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Latest revision as of 05:23, 21 March 2024

Demetrius Harris
refer to caption
Harris with the Kansas City Chiefs in 2014
No. 84, 88, 86
Position:Tight end
Personal information
Born: (1991-07-29) July 29, 1991 (age 32)
Carrollton, Texas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 7 in (2.01 m)
Weight:230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:Jacksonville
(Jacksonville, Arkansas)
College:UW–Milwaukee
Undrafted:2013
Career history
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:82
Receiving yards:809
Total touchdowns:10
Player stats at PFR

Demetrius Harris (born July 29, 1991) is a former American football tight end. He played college basketball at University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, which has no college football program. He was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2013.

College career[edit]

After a standout high school career at Jacksonville High School in Jacksonville, Arkansas, where he made All-State in both football and basketball, Harris originally signed with Arkansas State to play football, but, after failing to qualify academically, he decided to switch to basketball instead. Attending Mineral Area College, Harris played basketball for two seasons, before transferring to Milwaukee for his final two eligible seasons.

After playing off the bench his junior year, Harris was a starter his senior year, starting in 28 of 32 games. Despite the Panthers having a lowly 8–24 record, Harris finished 9th in the Horizon League in field goal shooting (46.9%) and led the Panthers in rebounds. After the conclusion of the basketball season, even though he had not played organized football since high school, NFL scouts showed interest in Harris playing football again, citing his size (6'7", 230 lb.) as ideal for the tight end position. Among the teams that showed interest in Harris included the Kansas City Chiefs, Baltimore Ravens, and Dallas Cowboys.[1] To show off his skills for scouts, he held a workout with the Milwaukee Panthers football club team, otherwise known as MPFC.

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span
6 ft 5+1⁄2 in
(1.97 m) 		237 lb
(108 kg) 		35+5⁄8 in
(0.90 m) 		10+1⁄4 in
(0.26 m)
All values from Pro Day[2]

Kansas City Chiefs[edit]

2013–2015 seasons[edit]

Harris was signed by the Kansas City Chiefs after going undrafted in the 2013 NFL Draft.[3][4]

After spending his 2013 season on the Chiefs' practice squad, Harris made the official roster in 2014, though his rookie season was cut short by a broken foot, ending his season after eight games.

In the 2015 season, Harris caught seven passes for 74 yards as a backup tight end, mainly used for blocking. Harris caught his first NFL touchdown pass, a 15-yard reception from quarterback Alex Smith, on the final game of the regular season, against the Oakland Raiders. On January 8, 2016, Harris signed a three-year, $6.3 million contract extension.[5]

2016 season[edit]

In the 2016 season, on Christmas Day, against the Denver Broncos, Harris caught a one-yard touchdown pass from Dontari Poe, who became the largest player in NFL history to throw a touchdown, in the fourth quarter.[6] He appeared in all 16 games, of which started 11, in the 2017 season. He totaled 17 receptions for 123 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[7]

2017 season[edit]

In the 2017 season opening 42–27 victory against the New England Patriots, Harris caught the first receiving touchdown of the NFL season with a seven-yard reception from quarterback Alex Smith in the first quarter.[8] He appeared in all 16 games, of which he started seven, in the 2017 season. He totaled 18 receptions for 224 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown.[9]

2018 season[edit]

On May 22, 2018, Harris was suspended the first game of the 2018 season after pleading guilty to a marijuana possession misdemeanor in March 2017.[10] He appeared in 15 games, of which he started three, in the 2018 season. He finished with 12 receptions for 164 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.[11]

Cleveland Browns[edit]

On March 14, 2019, Harris signed a two-year, $6 million contract with the Cleveland Browns.[12] He appeared in 15 games, of which he started six. He finished with 15 receptions for 149 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns.[13]

Harris was released by the Browns on February 17, 2020.[14]

Chicago Bears[edit]

On February 19, 2020, Harris was signed by the Chicago Bears.[15] He appeared in 15 games and started five in the 2020 season.[16]

Arizona Cardinals[edit]

On August 11, 2021, Harris signed with the Arizona Cardinals.[17] In the 2021 season, he appeared in 14 games and started four.[18]

NFL career statistics[edit]

Year Team Games Receiving Fumbles
GP GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Fum Lost
2014 KC 8 3 3 20 6.7 10 0 0 0
2015 KC 16 9 7 74 10.6 25 1 0 0
2016 KC 16 11 17 123 7.2 13 1 1 0
2017 KC 16 7 18 224 12.4 51 1 0 0
2018 KC 15 3 12 164 13.7 35 3 0 0
2019 CLE 15 6 15 149 9.9 23 3 0 0
2020 CHI 15 5 7 45 6.4 9 0 0 0
2021 ARI 13 3 2 7 3.5 7 0 0 0
Total 114 47 81 806 8.8 51 9 1 0

References[edit]

  1. ^ McGinn, Bob (April 13, 2013). "UW-Milwaukee's Demetrius Harris trading basketball for football pads". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "Demetrius Harris, Wisconsin-Milwaukee, TE, 2013 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  3. ^ Covitz, Randy (August 20, 2014). "Chiefs' Demetrius Harris could be a slam-dunk at tight end". KansasCity.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  4. ^ Palmer, Tod (July 27, 2014). "Tight end Demetrius Harris confident he can catch on with the Chiefs". KansasCity.com. Retrieved October 7, 2023.
  5. ^ "Demetrius Harris, Chiefs agree on three-year deal". NFL.com. January 8, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  6. ^ "Chiefs rout Broncos 33–10 to keep AFC West title hopes alive". FOX 4 Kansas City WDAF-TV. December 26, 2016. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  7. ^ "Demetrius Harris 2016 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  8. ^ "Kansas City Chiefs at New England Patriots – September 7th, 2017". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved September 8, 2017.
  9. ^ "Demetrius Harris 2017 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  10. ^ Alper, Josh (May 22, 2018). "Demetrius Harris suspended one game". ProFootballTalk.NBCSports.com. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
  11. ^ "Demetrius Harris 2018 Game Log". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved October 10, 2020.
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