Cliff Harris (cornerback)

Cliff Jamaal Harris (born December 12, 1990) is an American football cornerback for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He played college football for the University of Oregon, and received All-American honors as a kick returner.

Early years
Harris attended Edison High School in Fresno, California, where he was a teammate of T. J. McDonald. Regarded as a four-star recruit by Rivals.com, Harris was listed as the #7 cornerback prospect in the class of 2009.

College career
Harris attended the University of Oregon, and played for coach Chip Kelly's Oregon Ducks football team from 2009 to 2011. Through the conclusion of the 2010 regular season, he had 33 solo tackles and five interceptions while also leading the nation with four punt return touchdowns and 20 passes defended. Following an indefinite suspension, Harris was dismissed from the Oregon football team December 5, 2011, after a series of traffic-related offenses and a reported citation for possession of marijuana.

Philadelphia Eagles
Harris was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent on April 29, 2012. He was released on August 26, 2012.

New York Jets
Harris was signed to a reserve/future contract by the New York Jets on January 4, 2013.