Jon Harris (American football)

Jon Harris (born November 29, 1983) is a former American football defensive end. He played college football at Illinois.

College Career

Harris played for the University of Illinois Fighting Illini. He was a prominent member of their defensive line. Details regarding his specific statistics and accolades at Illinois are not readily available publicly.

Professional Career

Harris was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first round (23rd overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played for the Jaguars from 2007 to 2009. After being released by the Jaguars, he spent time with the Detroit Lions in 2010 but did not play any regular season games. He retired from professional football following his time with the Lions.

Personal Life

Information regarding Harris's life outside of football is not widely available.