Leroy Harris (running back)

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Leroy Harris (July 3, 1954 – September 1, 2024) was an American professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Arkansas State Red Wolves.

College career

Following a stint at Fort Scott Community College, Harris played two seasons for the Arkansas State Indians and was selected All-Southland Conference in both 1975 (when the team went 11-0) and 1976 and a I-AA honorable mention All-American in 1976. His 1976 season saw him rush for 1,046 yards on 150 carries with 12 touchdowns.[1][2]

In two seasons with the Arkansas State, Harris rushed for 1,920 yards on 274 carries (a 7.0 average) and 15 touchdowns. Despite his short time in Jonesboro, he was selected for the All-Time ASU Team (1909–1975), chosen during the 1976 season.[3]

Professional career

Following his collegiate days, Harris was drafted in the 5th round of the 1977 NFL draft by the Miami Dolphins. In his rookie season, Harris had a 77-yard touchdown run against the Baltimore Colts on Monday Night Football, tying a then-Dolphins record for longest run in team history, His 140 rushing yards in that game set a Miami single-game rookie rushing record.[2]

In his 5-year NFL career, Harris rushed for over 1,800 yards and scored 14 touchdowns with the Dolphins and the Philadelphia Eagles, with whom he won the 1980 NFC Championship. He has seven rushing attempts for 14 yards and one pass reception for one yard in Super Bowl XV, which the Eagles lost 27-10 to the Oakland Raiders.

Personal life

Harris in 2011 inductee of the Greater Savannah Athletic Hall of Fame.[4]

Harris died on September 1, 2024.[2]

NFL career statistics

Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
1977 MIA 11 5 91 417 4.6 77 4 7 29 4.1 11 0
1978 MIA 15 11 123 512 4.2 51 2 25 211 8.4 57 0
1979 PHI 15 13 107 504 4.7 80 2 22 107 4.9 15 0
1980 PHI 15 15 104 341 3.3 22 3 15 207 13.8 51 1
1982 PHI 7 1 17 39 2.3 14 2 3 17 5.7 9 0
63 45 442 1,813 4.1 80 13 72 571 7.9 57 1

Playoffs

Year Team Games Rushing Receiving
GP GS Att Yds Avg Lng TD Rec Yds Avg Lng TD
1978 MIA 1 1 9 43 4.8 9 0 1 21 21.0 21 0
1979 PHI 2 2 12 46 3.8 16 0 2 17 8.5 15 0
1980 PHI 3 3 24 101 4.2 12 1 3 14 4.7 11 0
6 6 45 190 4.2 16 1 6 52 8.7 21 0

References

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