A. J. Harris (cornerback)
Penn State Nittany Lions – No. 4 | |
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Position | Cornerback |
Class | Sophomore |
Major | Sport Management |
Personal information | |
Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
Weight | 193 lb (88 kg) |
Career history | |
College |
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High school | Central (Phenix City, Alabama) |
Career highlights and awards | |
Aaron-Joshua Titus Harris is an American football cornerback for the Penn State Nittany Lions. He previously played for the Georgia Bulldogs.
Early life
[edit]Harris attended Central High School in Phenix City, Alabama. As a senior, he had 52 tackles three interceptions and one sack. A five-star recruit, Harris was selected to play in the 2023 All-American Bowl.[1] He committed to the University of Georgia to play college football.[2][3]
College career
[edit]Harris played at Georgia for one year in 2023, appearing in seven games and recording eight tackles.[4] After the season he entered the transfer portal and transferred to Penn State.[5]>[6] He entered his first year at Penn State in 2024 as a starter.[7] Against the Illinois Fighting Illini, he recorded his first career interception.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Defensive Back AJ Harris Will be Honored as a 2023 All-American as Part of All-American Bowl’s Road to the Dome Tour
- ^ Cornerback A.J. Harris, the No. 20 recruit in the ESPN 300, commits to Georgia Bulldogs
- ^ Glenwood, Central standout AJ Harris commits to Georgia
- ^ Penn State cornerback A.J. Harris explains why he transferred from Georgia
- ^ Penn State football hits big in transfer portal: Next up, Georgia Bulldog A.J. Harris
- ^ Former Georgia CB A.J. Harris explains why he transferred to Penn State: 'It was a no-brainer'
- ^ How did Georgia transfer A.J. Harris earn a starting spot in Penn State’s secondary?
- ^ CB Harris' fourth-quarter pick key in win over No. 19 Illinois