1. When Erik Harris was two months old, his parents separated and he moved to Baltimore with his mother.
26 Facts About Erik Harris
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Erik Harris attended New Oxford High School in New Oxford, Pennsylvania.
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Erik Harris attended California University of Pennsylvania, playing safety for the Division II California Vulcans football team.
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Erik Harris was a First-team All-Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference selection in 2010.
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Erik Harris was rated the 90th best strong safety in the 2012 NFL draft by NFLDraftScout.
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Erik Harris was signed by the Hamilton Tiger-Cats on April 11,2013.
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Erik Harris played in 45 games for Hamilton, making 79 defensive tackles and 27 special teams tackles.
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Erik Harris caught a touchdown on offense and recorded three interceptions.
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Joel Erickson of The Advocate noted that Erik Harris was a CFL linebacker but that he had the ability to play as an NFL defensive back.
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On October 10,2016, Erik Harris sustained a torn ACL during practice and was placed on the injured reserve list October 13,2016.
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Erik Harris finished his rookie campaign with one solo tackle in four games.
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Erik Harris was initially signed to provide depth after rookie Obi Melifonwu was placed on injured reserve.
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Erik Harris appeared in 15 games in 2017, primarily on special teams, and finished the season with five combined tackles.
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Erik Harris entered training camp as a backup safety and competed to be a primary backup against Obi Melifonwu, Marcus Gilchrist, Shalom Luani, Dallin Leavitt and Tevin Mitchel.
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Erik Harris made his first career interception off a pass by Bengals' quarterback Jeff Driskel, that was originally intended for John Ross.
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Erik Harris made 49 combined tackles, seven pass deflections, and two interceptions in 16 games and four starts.
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Erik Harris entered training camp slated as a backup safety after the Raiders drafted Johnathan Abram in the first round.
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Erik Harris intercepted a pass attempt by Jacoby Brissett, that was intended for wide receiver Zach Pascal, and returned it for a 30-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter.
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Erik Harris intercepted a pass that was intended for tight end Hunter Henry for a 56-yard touchdown during the first quarter.
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Erik Harris finished the 2019 NFL season with 68 combined tackles, eight pass deflections, three interceptions, and two touchdowns in 16 games and 14 starts.
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On March 19,2021, Erik Harris signed a one-year contract with the Atlanta Falcons.
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Erik Harris entered the 2021 season as the Falcons' starting free safety.
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Erik Harris suffered a torn pectoral in Week 14 and was placed on season-ending injured reserve.
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Erik Harris finished the season with 64 tackles and eight passes defensed through 12 starts.
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On March 25,2022, Erik Harris re-signed with the Falcons on a one-year contract.
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Erik Harris is married to Theresa Erik Harris, whom he met in New Oxford High School.