Biography

BIOGRAPHY

DeMichael Harris was born July 12, 1998, in Vicksburg, Mississippi. He is a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts in the NFL. Harris began his collegiate career at Hinds Community College. He caught 29 passes for 259 yards and returned 20 kickoffs for 612 yards as a sophomore. Harris transferred to Southern Mississippi for his final two seasons of eligibility.

In his first season with the Golden Eagles, Harris had 27 receptions for 241 yards and two touchdowns and returned 13 kickoffs for 312 yards. He switched positions to running back during his senior season due to injuries at the position. Harris named honorable mention All-Conference USA after finishing the season with 113 carries for 541 yards and five touchdowns, catching 34 passes for 346 yards and three touchdowns, while also returning 10 kickoffs for 282 yards and one touchdown.

Harris was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Indianapolis Colts on April 25, 2020. He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5 but was signed to the team's practice squad the next day. Harris was elevated to the active roster on October 17 and made his debut the next day against the Cincinnati Bengals, catching three passes for 29 yards in a 31–27 victory. He reverted to the practice squad after the game on October 19. He was elevated to the active roster again on November 7 for the team's Week 9 game against the Baltimore Ravens and reverted to the practice squad after the game. On November 10, he was signed to the 53-man roster.