Maurice Harris (American football)


Maurice Lynell Harris is an American football wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He played college football at California, and was signed by the Washington Redskins as an undrafted free agent in 2016.

Early years

Harris attended and played high school football at Northern Guilford High School.

College career

Harris attended and played college football at California from 2012–2015.

Collegiate statistics

Professional career

Washington Redskins

After going unselected in the 2016 NFL Draft, Harris signed with the Washington Redskins on May 2, 2016. On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Redskins, but re-signed with their practice squad a day later. On October 21, 2016, he was activated from the practice squad to the active roster after wide receiver Josh Doctson was placed on the injured reserve list. Harris had his first career NFL reception in a game against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10 of the 2016 season, finishing the game with three receptions for 28 yards.
On September 2, 2017, Harris was waived by the Redskins, and was signed to their practice squad the next day. He was promoted to the active roster on November 11, 2017. The following day, he caught a one-handed 36 yard pass against the Minnesota Vikings, the first touchdown of his career.
On November 4, 2018, Harris set a career high with 10 receptions on 12 targets for 124 yards in a loss against the Atlanta Falcons. He was placed on injured reserve on December 28, 2018. He finished the 2018 season with 28 receptions for 304 yards and no touchdowns.

New England Patriots

On March 14, 2019, Harris signed a one-year contract with the New England Patriots. He was released on August 25, 2019 with an injury designation. He reverted to injured reserve the next day, then was released with an injury settlement.

New Orleans Saints

On January 16, 2020, Harris signed a reserve/future contract with the New Orleans Saints.

Personal life

Harris is married to Kayla Rodgers Harris. They have four children Brooklyn, Bailey, Kaisley and Berkeley. He is the son in law of NFL coach Richard Rodgers and the brother in law of NFL tight end Richard Rodgers II. He is also the cousin and former high school and college teammate of Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen.