Jermari Harris Explained

Jermari Harris (born September 19, 2000) is an American football cornerback for the Iowa Hawkeyes.

Early life and high school

Harris attended Montini Catholic High School located in Lombard, Illinois. Coming out of high school, Harris was rated as a three-star recruit, where he committed to play college football for the Iowa Hawkeyes over schools such as Ball State, Northern Illinois, and South Dakota State.^{[1] [2]}

College career

In Harris's first two seasons with the Hawkeyes in 2019 and 2020, he appeared in seven games where he notched two tackles.^{[3] [4]} During the 2021 season, Harris had a breakout season where he played in 13 games with six starts for the Hawkeyes, where he totaled 34 tackles with one and a half being for a loss, eight pass deflections, and an interception.^{[5] [6]} Harris missed the entire 2022 season due to a season-ending injury.^{[7] [8]} During the 2023 season, Harris notched 42 tackles, eight pass deflections, and an interception.^[9] In week three of the 2024 season, Harris notched two pass deflections, and an interception which he returned 28 yards for a touchdown, as he helped Iowa beat the Troy Trojans.^[10]

External links

• Iowa Hawkeyes bio

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sanderson . Blair . Jermari Harris commits to Iowa . Rivals.com . 4 February 2019 . 16 October 2024.
2. Web site: Roering . Kenna . One-on-one with Iowa defensive back Jermari Harris . The Daily Iowan . 5 October 2023 . 16 October 2024.
3. Web site: Jermari Harris . Sports Reference . 16 October 2024.
4. Web site: Steppe . John . Jermari Harris has 'more to give' ahead of sixth season with Iowa football . The Gazette . 16 October 2024.
5. Web site: Roering . Kenna . Iowa football's Jermari Harris returns from injury, eager to be back on field . The Daily Iowan . 13 April 2023 . 16 October 2024.
6. Web site: Hornstein . Blake . 'Patience is a virtue': Jermari Harris finally returns after injury, suspension . OurQuadCities . 16 October 2024.
7. Web site: Steppe . John . Iowa cornerback Jermari Harris working to 'knock the rust off' after missing 2022 season with injury . The Gazette . 16 October 2024.
8. Web site: Steppe . John . Iowa cornerback Jermari Harris to miss 2022 season with injury . The Gazette . 16 October 2024.
9. Web site: Dochterman . Scott . Iowa CB Jermari Harris returning in 2024: What this mean for the Hawkeyes . The Athletic . 3 January 2024 . 16 October 2024.
10. Web site: Steppe . John . Iowa football rewind: Jermari Harris was exceptional on otherwise-iffy day for secondary . The Gazette . 16 October 2024.