Ra'Shon Harris facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive end | ||
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| Born: | August 26, 1986 Pensacola, Florida, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) | ||
| Weight: | 300 lb (136 kg) | ||
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| High school: | Pittsburg (CA) | ||
| College: | Oregon | ||
| NFL Draft: | 2009 / Round: 6 / Pick: 205 | ||
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Ra'Shon Lamar "Sunny" Harris (born August 26, 1986) is a former American football player. He played as a defensive end. The Pittsburgh Steelers picked him in the 2009 NFL draft. He also played college football for the Oregon Ducks.
Ra'Shon also played for other teams. These included the Carolina Panthers, Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans, and Edmonton Eskimos.
Early Life and Football Skills
Ra'Shon Harris was a very good football player in high school. He was considered one of the top players in California. Experts said he was one of the best defensive linemen in the state.
He earned many awards during his high school career. He was named an All-Bay Valley League defender twice. He also received All-area honors two times. As a senior, he was excellent at tackling quarterbacks. He led his league with five quarterback sacks. He also caused and recovered fumbles. By the end of high school, he had 15 quarterback sacks.
College Football Career
Ra'Shon played college football at the University of Oregon. In 2008, he became a starter for the first time. He was one of the team's top tacklers. He made 47 tackles and had three sacks. He was also very strong. He could bench press 415 pounds!
In 2007, he played in 12 games. He made 15 tackles. In 2006, he had a tough start. He tore a muscle in his arm. But he worked hard and came back to play in the last six games. He even got a sack against Washington. In 2005, he played in all 12 games. He helped his team prepare for games.
Becoming a Professional Player
| Height | Weight | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | Wonderlic | ||
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| 6 ft 3+3⁄4 in (1.92 m) |
296 lb (134 kg) |
4.88 s | 1.64 s | 2.89 s | 4.66 s | 8.18 s | 27 in (0.69 m) |
10 ft 10 in (3.30 m) |
28 reps | 14 | ||
| Dash, shuffle from Pro Day. Other values from NFL Combine | ||||||||||||
Before joining the NFL, Ra'Shon showed off his skills. He took part in the NFL Combine and his college's Pro Day. These events help teams decide who to draft. He ran fast and showed his strength.
Playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers
The Pittsburgh Steelers chose Ra'Shon in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL draft. This was a big step in his career. However, he was later released by the team.
Time with the Carolina Panthers
After leaving the Steelers, the Carolina Panthers picked him up. He played in two games for them. He made one tackle during his time with the Panthers. Later, he was moved to their practice squad. A practice squad is where players train with the team but are not on the main roster.
Back to the Pittsburgh Steelers
The Steelers signed Ra'Shon again in 2009. He joined the team when another player was injured. He was with them for a while before being released again in 2010.
Joining the Buffalo Bills
In 2010, the Buffalo Bills added Ra'Shon to their practice squad. This gave him another chance to train and potentially play in the NFL.
Another Stint with the Steelers
Ra'Shon returned to the Steelers' practice squad in November 2010. He helped the team prepare for games.
Playing for the Houston Texans
In 2011, Ra'Shon joined the practice squad of the Houston Texans. He stayed with the Texans until 2013. During this time, he faced an injury. He was later released by the team.
Time in the CFL with Edmonton
In 2014, Ra'Shon signed with the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League (CFL). This was a new league for him. He was with the team for a short time before being released.
