2011 Texans Draft Profile: Brandon Harris
by Patrick D. Starr on May 1, 2011 12:36 PM CDT
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PrintWith the 60th overall pick in the 2011 NFL Draft, the Houston Texans selected Brandon Harris, Cornerback from Miami.
Considered one of the top corners in the draft, the Texans traded back into the 2nd round to get this potential starting cornerback.
With a very suspect secondary, the Texans addressed their need for a ball hawk with Harris. A high work ethic kid, Harris excelled at Miami, being a complete player at the corner position. Starting 32 games of the 39 he appeared in, he recorded 132 tackles, 4 interceptions, and 28 pass breakups in his Hurricane tenure.
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Tale of the Tape
Hometown: Miami, FL
Height: 5'10"
Weight: 191 lbs.
40 yd. time: 4.53
Bench @ 225 lbs.: 13
Awards
2010 JIM THORPE AWARD SEMIFINALIST
2010 ALL-ACC SECOND TEAM
2010 NAGURSKI WATCH LIST
2010 SPORTING NEWS PRESEASON ALL-AMERICA
2009 JIM THORPE AWARD SEMIFINALIST
2009 ALL-ACC FIRST TEAM
2009 SECOND TEAM SI.COM ALL-AMERICA
2009 THIRD TEAM ASSOCIATED PRESS ALL-AMERICA
2009 FOURTH TEAM PHIL STEELE ALL-AMERICA
2008 ALL-ACC ACADEMIC FOOTBALL TEAM
2008 ALL-ACC ACADEMIC FOOTBALL TEAM
Having Andre Johnson on speed dial for pointers as a player and working out with Kareem Jackson in the offseason, it almost seems that Harris was destined to be here in Houston with the Texans.
One of the most decorated players coming out in this year's draft, the Texans picked Harris, who will be in the mix in the Houston secondary starting day 1. With so many questions going into the 2011 season, the addition of Harris will bring some playmaking ability to the Texans secondary.
Harris is loaded with talent and is considered to be a prototypical cornerback. The Texans passed on Prince Amukmara in round 1, but saw the value of Harris as too much to pass on and moved back in to add him to an already impressive draft.
Just the thought of getting a player in the draft that has so much upside as a cornerback gets me, as a Texans fan, really excited. Harris will be there battling for one of the starting positions at the cornerback position. Also, he leads one to believe that Glover Quin will be moving to safety, leaving Jason Allen (if re-signed), Kareem Jackson and Brandon Harris as the Texans corners.
Brandon Harris is a solid pick, and with the Watt and Reed picks, the Texans have addressed some glaring needs in a good way. These three have turned the Texans draft class into one of the best in the 2011 draft.
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Let me say this
I love this pick but what is sad is i think with the two corner picks i really dont see us going after a FA corner. Well atleast not one of the top ones atleast. So if we could get ike taylor and let him groom these three young guys in jackson, harris, and ROC, i will be ok with it. We don’t need to spend top dollar on a corner. With that said since we will have money we should look to upgrade at WR and there are plenty out there. Can you see Chad OchoCinco here? Getting side track harris was a great pickup regardless.
I do.
They’re not entering the season with a rookie on the outside. I expect them to shoot for Asomugha but fall short and on a guy like Ike Taylor, Josh Taylor, or maybe even Jonathan Joseph
"Lord, beer me strength."
Just someone veteran to help with these guys.
It’s amazing how one seemingly good draft can change how much we think.
We are all important to each other, and because of this we have a purpose. - Daniel Black (Yes, that's me)
I think you're right
We don’t have to have Scrabble (but it would be oh so nice) but we do need a veteran at least on the depth chart even if not in the CB1 spot.
"Ignorance is bliss. Oedipus ruined a great sex life by asking too many questions." Stephen Colbert
by Deepstillbluewaters on May 1, 2011 12:51 PM CDT up reply actions
I dunno
I want another safety (and to cut Dom Barber or Troy Nolan), but I don’t know if they’ll go that route.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Nope
We’re not paying Nnamdi
Needs more nose tackle.
maybe not
but I think they’ll offer him a legit contract.
There's legit
And then there’s Dan Snyder/Jerry Jones.
Needs more nose tackle.
Snyder, really?
he’s already playing Hall quite a bit. Jerry, I can see. Let’s hope the Texans offer him a legit contract and he takes it. Plus, J Joseph as a parting present wouldn’t break too many hearts on this forum.
I would lose my mind if we added Nnamdi to this group
Jeezus H. Durga that would be one helluva scary defense to face. I really hope they throw a suitcase of money and a vision of the future at him. Why not us?
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Ask the Seahawks
He’s their backup QB
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on May 1, 2011 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Is it just me or does he look like jake gylenhall?
We are all important to each other, and because of this we have a purpose. - Daniel Black (Yes, that's me)
I have said
all along that if we were willing to throw the money at him, we are a pretty nice landing spot. With one of the best offenses in the game and a much improved defense, we could make the case that if we added scrabble the Texans would instantly become a super bowl contender, at least on paper and that might be attractive to him.
by Bobbythegreat on May 1, 2011 2:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Not to mention
the idea of himself being one of the biggest causes for the turnaround?
"////let it pan out before you kick da plan out\"
-mitmil22
by theSpaceCityKid on May 2, 2011 7:52 AM CDT up reply actions
Heck, Ike Turner would be an improvement
Over Last Year
My name is Barry - I am from Texas
by Barryfromtexas on May 1, 2011 4:26 PM CDT up reply actions
I still think we're grabbing a vet.
If you read between the lines of the Kubiak presser, he kinda mentioned their draft strategy was contingent on the fact that they didn’t have FA before the draft, and that they were working ‘backwards’ essentially. I think they drafted good young corners just in case they didn’t get their hands on a big fish. Actually, drafting all these young corners is probably more indication that they are eyeing to drastically fix the secondary. I honestly think they’ll go after Asomugha and probably more likely fall short and land Joseph.
A couple of stats to supplement this
Apparently, Harris hasn’t allowed a touchdown pass since his freshman year….plus, in 11 games last season, passes thrown his way were 9/36 (or something like that). The guy can play.
Good stuff, Patrick. It really does seem like Harris was meant for Houston. Can’t wait to see No Fly Zone play.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Carmichael
I figure he’ll be the return ace and play in the slot on WR’s. Since Harris will be competing on the outside most of the time.
Love this pick.Harris has gotten a lot of praise for his play and may become one of the better CB’s in the league in just a few years.
With these two we’ve also added depth at CB I can’t remember the Texans ever having.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
Just like the look of astonishment on your face at the draft party, Pat
I’m in full agreement.
It’s like they actually know what they’re doing this year…
- Patrick D. Starr
We were all in shock
No TEs, and the only luxury pick really was the QB, but I’ve heard UNC watches a lot of texans tape so I get that pick.
When Brooks reed was the pick, I was astonished they actually took who was undoubtedly the BPA at that point.
Still need another CB and S though, as quin, keo, Allen, and k jax don’t inspire much confidence out of the gate
by AllenOU on May 1, 2011 12:51 PM CDT via mobile up reply actions
It's sad
That competency is surprising
Needs more nose tackle.
They not only watched a lot of Texans tape at UNC
They incorporated a good amount of our plays into their system. Yates was a great value pick. He’s capable of pushing Dan O right out of the door.
Kubiak got himself another project QB. Personally I think he’s on a personal mission to find and groom the next great one(s).
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Yes
I don’t think he’s ever going to be happy being a full time back up until he fails at being a starter again. I’m confused on Leinart’s status though. Do we have rights on him or don’t we?
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Depends on the new CBA
if you get free agency after 5 years then no, if it stays at 6 then yes.
by Bobbythegreat on May 1, 2011 3:07 PM CDT up reply actions
Well....
Watt started off as a TE, so maybe they got confused and thought they drafted a TE with the #11 overall pick and just assumed they were good on TE from that point on…
Still
I am still in shock, I like all the picks. Watt and Reed are some players. Harris and Carmichael are instant upgrades at the corners.
BTW I was drinking when I said that. We couldnt even argue about crappy picks.
by Patrick D. Starr on May 1, 2011 5:05 PM CDT up reply actions
again another great value pick
since Quin will be moving to FS grabbing a second round CB from a great football school should mean success in a few years, but I don’t know what they will do for now.
and the clouds opened up and God said "I Hate you Texans Fans."
Wade's impact on the team is only just beginning
This was the best draft they’ve had in four years. It’s like Rick Smith was tied up in a closet somewhere….finally.
ya
i felt like Phillips dictated alot of the picks to fill spots in his new system. To be fair, the Texans obliged the same way to Frank Bush and Alex Gibbs when they both got their respective positions.
Although
Credit to Smith for pulling those trades. That’s straight GM work and he gets an A for that in my book.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Brandon "air traffic control" harris
by Carter Liles on May 1, 2011 12:50 PM CDT via mobile reply actions
He's already got a name
I wish we could hire coaches without "having grown up in Houston" being a job requirement.
by DaGoaT on May 1, 2011 2:58 PM CDT up reply actions 3 recs
I Think we have a legit chance at landing Scrabble
We have a playoff caliber offense and now Phillips at the helm of the D. I don’t expect us to try hard to get him but i suspect we will make an offer. I don’t know why a player with his skill set wouldn’t want to jump on board with a team that is so clearly on th cusp of greatness.
Texas. Gods favorite country.
problem is
he might not feel we’re “on the cusp of greatness.” While I agree that the Texans will make a legit offer to him, I have a hard time believing some big shot team won’t do the same. But, you’re right there is definitely hope/optimism that the Texans could grab Nnamdi. It’s about time we hit a homerun in free agency.
True and i realize this.
Hopefully Dre calls him up and sweet talks him for us.
Texas. Gods favorite country.
His best argument
You won’t have to cover me in a game
My name is Barry - I am from Texas
by Barryfromtexas on May 1, 2011 4:31 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
There is that!
And I actually did lol. Luckily I hadn’t just taken a drink of anything.
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
One thing we have going for us
Is that all of our players LOVE it here. And since they all know each other, word gets round.
I'm a man!! I'm forty!!
Chance at getting Scrabble
I think the only person that can sway Nnamdi over here is Andre Johnson. I think they’re pretty good friends. Just think about it, Peyton & Reggie Wayne are getting old, Tennessee & Jacksonville just got 2 Rookie QBs… We just got a premier Defensive Guru….
I mean add all that w/ a consistent offense and this is pretty damn enticing place to sign probably his last longterm contract.
damn now we have to wait 3 more months for preseason.
I cant wait to see what this new D is going to look like.
I hate to bring this up and such a donwer.
But you all know that means offense is going to fall off this year cause we did not get any help on that side at all. Too early to say it but just saying hopefully we go get a good free agent for the Offense as well as the Defense. I look at it this way teams know Arian now and have tape so they can scout him more. They only thing that might change is that if Ben Tate comes in and wrecks.
ya to be fair to the offense
Ben Tate is basically a draft pick this year b/c he didn’t play, we resigned Ward, we get Owen at the beginning of the season, and Dickerson is possibly going to be used in the offense more. Add in the prospect of free agency, I think we’re alright bro. This draft had to be about defense, and they prioritized correctly. Plus, if Yates is what they think he is and becomes the 2nd string QB if Leinart leaves…that’s not devestating.
yea i know so we got another 2nd pick in this draft in ben tate
Thats 3 2nd rounders we going to the superbowl i tell you.
Maybe.
But OD is going to be back fully healthy this year.And to be honest he’s our number 2 passing option. Joel has only gotten better each year and James Casey may see a larger role in the offense this year. Ben Tate is coming back healthy so he and Foster will keep the running game going strong.
Now Walter and Jacoby both took a little bit of a step back as far as production last year no doubt. But if we wanted to make an upgrade on offense that would be an instant impact we would have had to sacrifice one of our earlier defensive picks for a WR.
I have confidence they will have better years this upcoming season and there is Dorin possible getting play time this year depending on where he is in his development.
But IMO taking an offensive player any sooner than we did with an offense rated in the top 5 again would have been a waste.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
And I didn't add the fact that we may be trading some players in FA so who knows.Maybe we get a new weapon in a trade.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
yep
took the words right out of my mouth. This draft had to be about defense. I’m glad they prioritized. Plus, we have a healthy stable of 3 rb’s. Hopefully we run, run, run, and then pass. lol.
Great pick and really excited for him.
I want to see how he develops. Last first round/early second round talent drafted in the late second round. Beautiful move. Think: Brandon Flowers (KC)
Just a thought
what if we could trade amobi to the panthers for steve smith. i know he struggled last year but with a qb throwing to him and andre on the other side that could be pretty rewarding deal. the panther get a still young DT that still could prove to be a great player. seems like a low risk move for both teams.
Texas. Gods favorite country.
Why would anyone trade anything
For Amobi. We’re going to cut him.
Needs more nose tackle.
I think we thought we would cut him last year
Browsing back through last year’s draft stuff
My name is Barry - I am from Texas
by Barryfromtexas on May 1, 2011 4:34 PM CDT up reply actions
Okoye
I may be wrong but I dont think Okoye is going anywhere. He will be a backup at the 5 tech position. The Texans IF they get rid of him, will look to get something in return.
by Patrick D. Starr on May 1, 2011 5:10 PM CDT up reply actions
A sixer of Coors Light?
Blind fandom is all I got left. That and this bottle of Clorox. And this Drano. And this lamp. And this paddle ball game.
lets not forget
okoye is only what 22 years old still younger then the guys coming in. He is not going nowhere. i think him at backup 5 tech is good.
22?
Has he figured out a way to reverse time? With a birth date of June 10, 1987, he’ll be 24 next month. And 5 years of NFL experience is only valid if it’s good experience. Which I think we’ve concluded that it hasn’t been.
Blind fandom is all I got left. That and this bottle of Clorox. And this Drano. And this lamp. And this paddle ball game.
If he works hard
I can see Okoye getting some time in the 4-man fronts. Dude’s gotta work or he’ll be inactive on Sundays. Texans won’t outright cut him. They got a pick for Travis Johnson, they’ll get something for this kid.
"Lord, beer me strength."
Ok i know this has nothing to do with brandon harris but we all know he was a great pick.
Undrafted free agents we should look at.
Armon Binns WR 6’3 209LBs 4.50 40
Andre Holmes WR 6’4" 210LBs 4.45 40
Terrance Toliver 6’5" 206LBs 4.52 40 also is a homer pick from my beloved hempstead tx
Noel Devine 5’8" 179LBs 4.30 40 i know steve slaton all over again but still
John Clay 6’1" 233LBs 4.80 40 i would not mine trying him at fullback if need be.
Kristofer O’Dowd 6’4" 304LBs
and of course
Deandre mcdaniels
deunta Williams
Ian williams
Kendrick Burney
Mark Herzlich
Chas Henry
I'd get Herzlich, Henry, & Tolliver
You also forgot about Joe Lefeged & Blaine Sumner. I think this video showed him even taking a snap at fullback at the 1:10 point
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on May 1, 2011 5:27 PM CDT up reply actions
Where in the hell did he come from?
Why nobody said nothing about him till now? We need to get this guy for real.
He pretty much flew under the radar cause he was at a Div.II school
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
by The Night Owl on May 2, 2011 11:13 AM CDT up reply actions
First of all, those were the worst songs ever.
At first I was like “Oh he is probably just ridiculously strong but has no football skills”
after the video……I like what I see.
We are all important to each other, and because of this we have a purpose. - Daniel Black (Yes, that's me)
Sumner can move for a big guy.
That was interesting watching him run down plays from behind.
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
Tolliver at LSU last year was pretty clutch.
Surprised he went undrafted. Noel Devine would be nothing more than a return specialist and we already drafted some this year.
But yeah most of those guys look worthy of at least a tryout.
No matter how bad it gets,I will believe.It's the only thing I have left for the Texans.
like i said Tolliver was pretty good
don’t know why he did not get drafted but i would not mind having him.
Lance Z got a call from one of Brandon's former coaches,
and the coach said that Brandon is one of the smartest football players he’s ever been around.
This seems like a trend. First, Joseph raves about BH’s football IQ and experience, and then Lance Z gets a call from a former coach praising Harris for his ability as well.
This is a good start.
I’m very excited about this guy.
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This Has Been Confirmed: OSAMA BIN LADEN IS DEAD!!!!!!!!
Murphy’s 20th Military Law:
If it’s stupid, but it works, it ain’t stupid
I don't know if this point was made real clear about Brandon Harris
and, if so, it probably deserves another mention. He’s been working out with Andre Johnson this summer, prior to the draft and Andre didn’t say, “trade up and draft him.” No, that’s not Andre’s way. But he did tell the FO, that he’s the “real deal” and he’ll be playing CB in the NFL for a long time. That was all they needed to hear and that is what caused them to move up like they did. He has skills and he gets the Andre stamp of approval, which makes me feel all the much better about him at a position of great need for the Texans.
I didn't do anything wrong!.... and, I won't do it again.
How did he manage to get to work out with Andre?
Did he just ask the coach for his number? haha.
We are all important to each other, and because of this we have a purpose. - Daniel Black (Yes, that's me)
I've seen mentioned that allot of them....
go back to the U in the offseason to work out.
Just my $.02
Even duct tape can't fix stupid
Harris has apparently known Andre since he was like 7 or something
I am Sancho
by HoustonTransplant on May 3, 2011 11:16 PM CDT up reply actions
That's just ridiculous....I wanna meet AJ.... :(
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