Paul Harris (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker | ||||
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| Born: | December 19, 1954 Mobile, Alabama, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) | ||||
| Weight: | 220 lb (100 kg) | ||||
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| High school: | Toulminville High School | ||||
| College: | Alabama | ||||
| NFL Draft: | 1977 / Round: 6 / Pick: 159 | ||||
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Paul Christopher Harris, born on December 19, 1954, is a former American football player. He was a talented linebacker who played for two teams in the National Football League (NFL). The NFL is the biggest professional football league in the United States.
Paul Harris: A Football Journey
Growing Up and College Football
Paul Harris grew up in Mobile, Alabama. He went to Toulminville High School, where he played football. After high school, he went to the University of Alabama. There, he played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide team.
He was a very good player in college. In 1976, he earned a special honor called "Second-team All-SEC." This means he was one of the best players in his college conference, the Southeastern Conference (SEC).
Playing in the NFL
In 1977, Paul Harris was chosen by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL Draft. The NFL Draft is where professional teams pick college players to join their teams. He was picked in the sixth round.
Even though he was drafted by the Steelers, Paul Harris played for other teams. He played two seasons in the NFL. In 1977 and 1978, he played for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Later in 1978, he also played for the Minnesota Vikings. During his time in the NFL, he recorded 2.0 sacks and recovered two fumbles.
