Jermari Harris
Career Summary
Jermari Harris is a cornerback from Chicago who played at Iowa before entering the NFL as an undrafted rookie in 2025.
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Early Life
Harris was born September 19, 2000, in Chicago. He is the son of Johnada Jenkins and has two sisters, Ariel and Shawn.
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High School
At Montini Catholic, Harris earned second-team all-state and first-team all-area and all-conference honors as a senior. He posted 72 tackles, eight interceptions and five pass breakups, and helped his team reach the state playoffs.
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College Career
Harris spent six seasons at Iowa, appearing in 42 games with 28 starts. He totaled 105 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 27 passes defended and eight interceptions, including one touchdown return.
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Path to the NFL
Tennessee signed Harris as an undrafted free agent after the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Harris joined the Titans in May 2025 and participated in rookie minicamp. Tennessee waived him on August 25 during preseason roster reductions.
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Career Accomplishments
Harris earned Associated Press second-team All-Big Ten honors in 2024 after recording three interceptions and a touchdown. He was Iowa's 2023 Comeback Player of the Year after returning from a 2022 injury absence.
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Playing Style
Harris is a long-framed, zone-oriented cornerback with instinctive eyes and ball skills. Titans scouting material emphasized his physicality and strength at the catch point, plus special-teams potential.
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