Michael Harris LB South Florida |
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| Jersey: #51 PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2027 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| FORTY time: 4.65 seconds (67%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 22.5 DOB: 06/09/2004 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Jersey: #51 | |
| PLAY STYLE: BOX LB | |
| Last Updated: 11/02/2026 | |
| Draft Year: 2027 | |
| Forty time: 4.65 seconds (67%*) | |
| Age: 22.5 DOB: 06/09/2004 | |
| Overall Rating: |
61.0 / 100
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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71% |
| Click the links below to view how player ranks vs other prospects. | ||
| Tackling: |
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55% |
| Pass Rush: |
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57% |
| Run Defense: |
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64% |
| Coverage: |
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61% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#1262
Position rank:
#69 (LB)
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| College Games: 33 College Snaps: 459 | ||
ESPN RATING: 81/100
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247 RATING: 90/100
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RIVALS RATING: 5.8 (95%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| Elijah Sullivan - Kansas State |
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91% |
| Raesjon Davis - Oregon State |
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90% |
| Mason Cobb - USC |
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89% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Michael Harris was born in Jamaica and played at Lake Brantley High School in Florida, where he made 104 tackles as a senior. He ran an 11.10 in the 100 and long jumped 23 feet, 2.5 inches, earned a spot in the ESPN 300 and was an Under Armour all-star. His twin brother is named Andrew.Harris saw action in eight games for Maryland in 2023 and made nine tackles. His most productive year was 2024, when he posted a sack and forced one fumble across 12 games, though all 15 throws into his coverage were completed. In 2025 he played only 67 defensive snaps.
Harris left Maryland through the portal on 7 January 2026 and moved to South Florida. He has been a reserve linebacker, playing 54 snaps over four games, with six tackles and a sack. He made four tackles in the game at Army.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Good speed, with a solid forty time and a sprint background
- Recorded a sack in limited snaps for South Florida
- Recorded a sack and stripped a ball loose for Maryland in 2024
- Former ESPN 300 recruit who also excelled in track
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Extremely light build for a linebacker at the NFL level
- Played only 54 snaps over four games this fall
- Opponents caught all 15 passes thrown at him in 2024
- Saw just 67 defensive snaps during the 2025 season
- No full-time starting experience at Maryland or South Florida
Scouting Report: Summary
Harris is a fast linebacker and former ESPN 300 recruit and has made a few plays as a pass rusher. He made plays behind the line at Maryland in 2024 and has a sack this season.However, he weighs far less than a typical linebacker, and he has been a reserve throughout his career. He struggled badly in coverage in 2024.
Overall, Harris is an undersized linebacker whose best path is special teams. He projects as a priority free agent.
How other scouting services rate Michael Harris (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
710.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
80.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.