Brandon Harris (born January 24, 1990) is an American football coach and former player who currently serves as the co-defensive coordinator and cornerbacks coach for the Florida Atlantic Owls. He played as a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Houston Texans in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft. He also played for the NFL's Tennessee Titans and the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the Miami Hurricanes.

Early life

Harris attended Booker T. Washington High School. As a senior, he was the Florida Gatorade Player of the Year after he recorded 49 tackles, five sacks, four interceptions, and two touchdowns as a cornerback and 26 receptions for 501 yards and eight touchdowns as a wide receiver.

College career

As a freshman in 2008, Harris started six of 13 games for the Hurricanes at cornerback, recording 30 tackles, an interception, and a sack. As a sophomore in 2009 Harris recorded 55 tackles, two interceptions, and a sack. He was a first-team All-ACC selection, and earned second-team All-American honors from SI.com, and third-team from the Associated Press. As a Junior in 2010, he was a second-team All-ACC selection after starting all 13 games, recording 44 tackles and an interception. He finished his career with 32 starts in 39 games, 129 tackles and three interceptions. After his junior season Harris announced that he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2011 NFL draft.

Professional career

Houston Texans

Harris was taken with the 60th overall pick in the second round of the 2011 NFL draft by the Houston Texans. Houston cut him on August 30, 2014, prior to the start of the 2014 season.

Tennessee Titans

The Tennessee Titans claimed Harris off waivers on August 31, 2014. He re-signed with the Titans on March 27, 2015.

Miami Dolphins

The Miami Dolphins signed Harris on July 31, 2016. On August 27, 2016, Harris was released by the Dolphins.

Toronto Argonauts

On May 11, 2017, Harris signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League, and was a part of the Grey Cup winning team.

Coaching career

Florida Atlantic hired Harris as to be cornerbacks coach in 2022. New head coach Tom Herman retained Harris in 2023 and promoted him to co-defensive coordinator. Harris became interim defensive coordinator in November 2024 after the dismissal of Roc Bellantoni.

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