| Cliff Harris Scouting Report |
| Cliff Harris - Oregon (HT: 5-11⅛ - WT: 175) |
Positives -- Explosive player with plenty of big play aggression and ability... Has the physical tools and instincts to be an elite player at cornerback with the proper coaching... Fluid hips and ball hawking ability, looks like a young Asante Samuel on tape... Great cover corner with the talent to develop into a
good all-around corner given time... Experienced starter against elite talent in Pac-12 on a week to week basis... Entered the year as one of the top corners in country coming off a sophomore year as a second team All-American... Broke up 23 passes and averaged 18.8 yards per punt return as a sophomore, and set an Oregon record with four punt return touchdowns... A projection pick with the potential to be a steal looking back a few years from now... Has the upside of a late first or early second round pick, just needs to stay on the field.
Negatives -- Good height but bulk is a big concern at just 175 pounds, will need to seriously bulk up in the offseason if he intends to compete against elite receivers in the NFL... Requires safety help over the top to compensate for his lack of speed, ran just a 4.64-40 at the combine... Receivers will take advantage of Harris's size by getting physical early... Harris will compensate for his size by playing off coverage at times and trying to bait throws... Overaggressive at times, and like many other aggressive corners is prone to biting on double moves and pump fakes... Legitimate off the field concerns that eventually led to his dismissal from Oregon... Was cited in June for driving a rental car 118 mph with a suspended license and suspended for the 2011 season opener, then missed the final five games of the regular season and Pac-12 championship game following a subsequent citation in late October for driving with a suspended license, without a seatbelt and without valid insurance... The final straw was a citation for possession of less than an ounce of marijuana on November 25... Despite his on-field ability he won't be considered until day three at the earliest due to character concerns.
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| Combine Results |
| Height |
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5111 |
| Weight |
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175 |
| Arm |
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30⅛ |
| Hand |
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8⅞ |
| 40-Time |
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4.64 |
| Vertical |
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36 |
| Broad |
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9'10" |
| Bench Press |
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14 |
| Shuttle |
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4.19 |
| Cone |
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6.79 |
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At Oregon -- (Official School Bio) 2010: The most decorated return man in a single season in Oregon history was named All-America by the Football Writers Association of America, Sporting News, SI.com and ESPN.com, and earned second-team All-America status as a cornerback according to the Associated Press and SI.com... One of just four consensus All-America picks in school history and first as a returner/all-purpose player... College Football Performance Awards punt returner performer of the year trophy recipient... Garnered all-Pac-10 accolades as a punt returner (Coaches, Phil Steele, Rivals.com, Scout.com) and cornerback (Phil Steele), as well as second team honors at his defensive position (Coaches, Rivals.com, Scout.com)... One of 10 semifinalists for the Jim Thorpe Award, presented to the nation's top defensive back, and on the watch list for the Chuck Bednarik Award, given to the top defensive player in the country... Named midseason first-team All-America at cornerback and second-team at punt returner by SI.com... Led the NCAA with 23 passes defended (1.77 per game) and 17 pass breakups while ranking second in punt returns, averaging 18.8 yards... Also the FBS leader with four touchdowns on punt returns and six all-purpose plays of 60 yards or more... Pac-10 leader in interceptions with six (tied for No. 10 in NCAA at 0.46 per game)... Set the UO single-season mark and tied the career record with four punt returns for touchdowns... Also established Oregon season records for punt return yards (546) and average... Five total non-offensive TDs (including one interception return) - all this season - are tied for most in a career at Oregon.
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