De'Jon Harris

De'Jon Raiheem "Scoota" Harris (born November 1, 1997) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football for the Arkansas Razorbacks. Harris has also been a member of the New England Patriots, Green Bay Packers, and Washington Commanders.

De'Jon Harris

Harris with the Washington Football Team in 2022
Personal information
Born:	(1997-11-01) November 1, 1997 (age 27) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school:	John Ehret (Jefferson Parish, Louisiana)
College:	Arkansas
Position:	Linebacker
NFL draft:	2020: undrafted
Career history
New England Patriots (2020)* Green Bay Packers (2020) Washington Football Team / Commanders (2021–2023)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2023
Tackles: 5 Sacks: 1 Stats at Pro Football Reference

College career

Harris played in 45 games for Arkansas from 2016 - 2019, recording 371 tackles, 26 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, 9 pass deflections, 4 forced fumbles, 3 fumble recoveries, and 1 defensive touchdown.^[1]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	20-yard shuttle	Three-cone drill	Vertical jump	Broad jump	Bench press
5 ft 11+5⁄8 in (1.82 m)	234 lb (106 kg)	31+3⁄8 in (0.80 m)	9+3⁄8 in (0.24 m)	4.69 s	1.64 s	2.77 s	4.32 s	7.06 s	33.5 in (0.85 m)	9 ft 3 in (2.82 m)	18 reps
Sources:[2][3]

New England Patriots

Harris was signed by the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2020.^[4] He was waived on September 5, 2020.^[5]

Green Bay Packers

Harris was signed by the Green Bay Packers to their practice squad on September 9, 2020.^[6] He was elevated to the active roster on October 5 and November 28 for the team's weeks 4 and 12 games against the Atlanta Falcons and Chicago Bears, and reverted to the practice squad after each game.^[7][8] On January 25, 2021, Harris signed a reserve/futures contract with the Packers.^[9] On August 31, 2021, Packers released Harris as part of their final roster cuts.^[10]

Washington Football Team / Commanders

Harris playing against the Dallas Cowboys in 2021.

Harris signed with the Washington Football Team's practice squad on October 19, 2021.^[11] He was elevated to the active roster as a COVID-19 replacement player against the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 15.^[12] Harris was signed to the active roster on January 3, 2022.^[13]

Harris was released by the Commanders on August 31, 2022, and re-signed to the practice squad two days later.^[14] He was signed to the active roster on November 3.^[15] On December 22, he was waived then re-signed to the practice squad four days later and promoted again to the active roster on December 30.^[16] On January 4, 2023, Harris was placed on injured reserve.^[17]

On August 29, 2023, Harris was waived by the Commanders and re-signed to the practice squad.^[18][19] On October 10, he was signed to the active roster.^[20] On November 22, the Commanders placed him on injured reserve due to a quad injury.^[21] He was reactivated on December 28.^[22]

Personal life

Harris' nickname Scoota was given to him by his mother at birth.^[23]