Josh Harris (long snapper)


Josh Harris is an American football long snapper for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League. He played college football for Auburn University. He signed with the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2012. Josh attended Carrollton High School in Carrollton, Georgia. He was a three sport athlete football, wrestling, and baseball.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

Harris signed as an undrafted free agent with the Atlanta Falcons on April 26, 2012 following the 2012 NFL Draft. He was selected over veteran Joe Zelenka in the pre-season, when the roster was cut down to 53 players. He made his NFL debut in the Week 1 win against the Kansas City Chiefs.
On September 17, 2014, Harris signed a four-year contract extension with the Falcons.
In the 2016 season, Harris and the Falcons reached Super Bowl LI, where they faced the New England Patriots on February 5, 2017, losing 28-34 in overtime.
On November 2, 2018, Harris signed a three-year contract extension with the Falcons through the 2021 season.
On December 4, 2018, Harris was placed on injured reserve with a hip injury.