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Overview
Cary Harris is a cornerback for the Buffalo Bills, who selected him with the 183rd overall pick in the sixth round of the 2009 NFL Draft. Harris played college football at USC, where he started for three seasons. Harris is 6-feet tall and weighs 180 pounds.
Prep Career
As a senior at Notre Dame High School in Sherman Oaks, CA, Harris was named the California Interscholastic Federation Division III Defensive Player of the Year. He recorded 80 tackles, 19 pass breakups and two interceptions, while also rushing for 1,300 yards and 24 touchdowns on offense. He was ranked the No. 6 cornerback prospect in the nation according to Scout.com and chose USC over Cal and Oregon.
College Career
Harris appeared in all 13 games as a true freshman, recording nine total tackles as a reserve. He moved into the starting lineup in 2006, starting 11 of USC's 13 games. Despite not starting the season opener against Arkansas, he recorded his first career interception in that game. He finished the season with 48 total tackles and also saw some action as a return man. Over his final two seasons at USC, Harris started all 25 games he played (missing the 2007 game against Washington due to a dislocated shoulder). He was an honorable mention All-Pac-10 selection in both seasons. He had four interceptions combined in his junior seasons, including one each in the 2008 and 2009 Rose Bowls.
NFL Career
Harris was selected in the sixth round (183rd overall) of the 2009 NFL Draft by the Buffalo Bills. Before the 2009 season, Harris signed a contract with Buffalo. Terms were not disclosed.
On Sept. 5, 2009, Harris was waived by the Bills, but he was added to the practice squad a day later.
On Sept. 5, 2009, Harris was waived by the Bills, but he was added to the practice squad a day later.
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