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John Harris Class: Junior Hometown: Garland, Texas High School: Naaman Forest Height / Weight: 6-3 / 218 Position: TE/WR Experience: Jr.-1L

Fourth-year wide receiver ... has played in 10 career games ... missed most of the 2011 season with a foot injury ... a two-time first-team all-district selection as a prepster.

SOPHOMORE(2012)
Saw action as a reserve wideout and special teams performer in six of the first 12 games ... did not see action vs. Oklahoma State, Kansas, Texas Tech, TCU or Kansas State ... posted a 17-yard reception vs. New Mexico ... caught his first-career touchdown pass, a 19-yarder from Case McCoy, vs. Oklahoma.

REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2011)
Saw action in three games before missing the remainder of the season with a foot injury ... in his first game as a Longhorn he threw a 36-yard TD pass to Jaxon Shipley for the first touchdown strike by a non-quarterback at Texas since 1997 (Ricky Williams) ... also caught a 10-yard pass against Rice ... registered one catch for 3 yards in win against BYU.

FRESHMAN (2010)
Redshirted.

HIGH SCHOOL
Coached by Mark Elam at Naaman Forest H.S. ... a two-time first-team all-district selection and three-year starter at quarterback and wide receiver ... a member of Rivals' top 250 national prospects ... ranked as the nation's 29th-best wide receiver by Rivals ... posted 90 catches for 1,431 yards and 16 TDs, 1,115 rushing yards (6.6 ypc) and 13 TDs and 517 passing yards and three TDs over his final three seasons ... led Naaman Forest to a 24-10 record over that span ... named third-team Dave Campbell's Texas Football Super Team as a senior ... tabbed first-team all-district 10-5A ... played mainly at quarterback and rushed for 1,115 yards (6.6 ypc) and 13 TDs while passing for 517 yards and three TDs ... Dallas Morning News honorable mention Player of the Week after rushing 11 times for 131 yards and four TDs in a 23-6 win over Lewisville ... tabbed first-team all-district 10-5A as a junior ... caught 45 passes for 584 yards and seven TDs ... helped Naaman Forest to a 10-2 record and the second round of the state playoffs ... tabbed district 10-5A Sophomore of the Year on offense ... caught 45 passes for 847 yards and nine TDs ... contributed to Naaman Forest's 9-3 record ... recorded eight receptions for 204 yards and two TDs in win over Carter in the bi-district round of the state playoffs ... first-team all-district performer in basketball as a junior while averaging 11 points and 8.6 rebounds ... led Naaman Forest to a district championship ... a second-team all-district selection as a sophomore while averaging 8.6 points and 6.6 rebounds ... also lettered in track and field ... won the district title in the high jump (6-6) as a senior ... placed second at district and third at regionals in the high jump, posting a personal-best 6-10 as a junior ... also qualified for regionals as a sophomore.

PERSONAL
Born in Dallas, Texas ... was active in community service ... participated in community clean-ups through his church ... made several visits to nursing homes ... brother, Alex, participated in track and field at Stephen F. Austin (2005-06).

THE HARRIS FILE
During pregame, I like to: Listen to music and relax
Favorite channel: ESPN
Favorite show: CSI
I can't believe I watch: Soap operas with my mom
Favorite movie: Man on Fire
Favorite actor: Will Smith
Sports hero: Michael Jordan
Favorite superhero: Superman
Favorite CD: "No Ceilings" by Lil Wayne
Favorite video game: Call of Duty
Favorite cartoon character: Bugs Bunny
I came to Texas because: The facilities are great and they make you feel at home

RECEIVING

PASSING/RUSHING

CAREER HIGHS
Receptions: 1, four times, last time vs. Oklahoma (So.)
Receiving yards: 19 vs. Oklahoma (So.)
Long reception: 19 vs. Oklahoma (So.)
Touchdowns: 1 vs. Oklahoma (So.)