2012 Football Roster
Roster
John Harris
- Position:
- DL
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 235
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Boynton Beach, FL
- High School/Previous School:
- Boynton Beach Community HS
CAREER STATISTICS
CAREER: A talented reserve along the defensive line who has yet to break through and experience significant playing time during MSU career ... Has played in five games with two tackles and one pass breakup ... Will continue to learn and develop among deep and talented defensive line ... Could have an impact on special teams during the upcoming campaign.
2013 SOPHOMORE SEASON: Experienced action in three games, versus Alcorn State (9/7), Troy (9/21) and Rice in the AutoZone Liberty Bowl (12/31) ... Recorded one tackle, versus Troy, by hauling down Daron White after a one-yard rush in the fourth quarter ... Tallied one pass breakup, against Alcorn State by knocking down a John Gibbs Jr., pass in the third frame ... Did not record any other statistics.
2012 REDSHIRT FRESHMAN SEASON: Experienced action in the season opener against Jackson State and in the homecoming win versus Middle Tennessee ... Tallied one tackle, combining with Christian Holmes to halt Tommy Gooden for no gain in the fourth quarter against Jackson State.
2011 TRUE FRESHMAN SEASON: Sat out first year on campus as a redshirt.
HIGH SCHOOL: Starred for four years under head coach Rick Swain at Boynton Beach Community High School ... Rated a three-star prospect by Rivals.com and Scout.com ... Ranked the 13th best prospect in the state of Florida by The Palm Beach Post … Recorded 65 total tackles along with six sacks during the 2010 season ... Credited with 14 hits for lost yardage during final campaign … Graduated from high school in December and enrolled at Mississippi State in the spring of 2011 ... A National Honor Society member.
PERSONAL: An interdisciplinary studies major.
