Biography

BIOGRAPHY

Dwayne Harris was born September 16, in Atlanta, Georgia. He played college at the University of East Carolina. He finished his college career with school records for receptions (268) and receiving yards (3,001). He was the first player in school history to top 100 receptions in a season (101 as a senior) and the second player to gain over 6,000 career all-purpose yards (6,380). He is second in school history with 102 kickoff returns for 2,374 yards.

Harris was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the sixth round with the 176th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft. 

On March 10, 2015, he signed a five-year, $17 million contract with the New York Giants as an unrestricted free agent. 

On April 2, 2018, Harris signed with the Oakland Raiders.

On September 21, 2020, Harris was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad. He was released on October 12.

On October 27, 2020, Harris was signed to the Chicago Bears practice squad. He was elevated to the active roster four days later ahead of the Bears' week 8 game against the New Orleans Saints and reverted to the practice squad after the game. He was then promoted to the active roster on November 7 to take over as the primary return specialist. In the Bears' week, 10 home loss to the Minnesota Vikings, Harris tore his triceps after he muffed a punt and attempted to recover it. Harris was placed on injured reserve on November 19.

In his career, he has been selected to one pro bowl in 2016.