1. Shelby Harris was born on August 11,1991 and is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League.
21 Facts About Shelby Harris
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Shelby Harris played college football at Illinois State and was selected in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft by the Oakland Raiders, where he spent his first two seasons.
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Shelby Harris initially went to the University of Wisconsin to play for the Badgers.
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Shelby Harris was selected by the Oakland Raiders in the seventh round of the 2014 NFL draft with the 235th overall pick.
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On September 9,2015, Shelby Harris was re-signed to the practice squad.
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On November 3,2015, Shelby Harris was re-signed to the practice squad.
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On May 16,2016, Shelby Harris was released by the Raiders.
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On June 1,2016, Shelby Harris was signed by the New York Jets.
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On December 22,2016, Shelby Harris was signed to the Dallas Cowboys' practice squad.
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On September 11,2017, on Monday Night Football Shelby Harris saved the game for the Broncos with a late-game block of a field goal by Los Angeles Chargers rookie Younghoe Koo.
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Shelby Harris went on to have the most productive season of his career, recording 34 tackles, 3 passes defended, and 5.5 sacks, the last of which was good for second on the team behind teammate Von Miller.
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On November 25,2018, Shelby Harris recorded his first career interception.
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Shelby Harris intercepted Ben Roethlisberger in the endzone to prevent a would-be game-tying touchdown and seal an upset win for the Broncos.
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On December 31,2020, Shelby Harris was placed on injured reserve.
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Shelby Harris started 11 games in 2020, recording 32 tackles, 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and seven pass deflections, which tied for the league lead for defensive lineman.
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On March 15,2021, Shelby Harris signed a three-year, $27 million contract extension with the Broncos.
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On March 16,2022, Shelby Harris was traded to the Seattle Seahawks along with two first-round picks, two second-round picks, a fifth-round pick, quarterback Drew Lock, and tight end Noah Fant in exchange for quarterback Russell Wilson and a fourth-round pick.
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Shelby Harris started 14 games in 2022, recording 44 tackles, two sacks, and four passes defensed.
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On March 14,2023, Shelby Harris was released by the Seahawks.
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Shelby Harris played in 17 games with seven starts, recording 28 tackles, 1.5 sacks, and five passes defensed.
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On March 14,2024, Shelby Harris signed a one-year contract extension with the Browns.