Denver Harris CB UTSA | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Denver Harris CB UTSA
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 4.39 seconds (86%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 21.3 DOB: 09/22/2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| ROLE: Outside Zone CB | |
| Last Updated: 09/21/2024 | |
| Draft Year: 2025 | |
| 40 time: 4.39 seconds (86%*) | |
| Age: 21.3 DOB: 09/22/2003 | |
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| Overall Rating: | 79.4 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Offense player has faced | ||
| Offense Rating: |
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74% |
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| QB Rating When targeted: | 86.6 | |
| Tackling: |
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51% |
| Run Defense: |
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58% |
| Coverage: |
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62% |
| Zone: |
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62% |
| Man/Press: |
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62% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
UDFA
Overall Rank:
#298
Position rank:
#58
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| College Games: 20 College Snaps: 821 | ||
ESPN RATING: 87/100
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247 RATING: 97/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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| Player Comparison* (Similarity level) | ||
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| M.J. Devonshire - Pittsburgh |
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84% |
| Jermaine Waller - Virginia Tech |
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82% |
| Darrell Luter Jr. - South Alabama |
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77% |
Draft Profile: Bio
Denver Harris, a cornerback from UTSA, has had a winding collegiate journey. Originally a five-star recruit out of North Shore High School in Houston, Harris began his career at Texas A&M in 2022. He appeared in five games for the Aggies, recording 14 tackles and 3 pass breakups. Harris then transferred to LSU for the 2023 season, where he played another five games with three starts, tallying 7 tackles and 2 pass breakups.At North Shore, Harris was a standout, helping lead his team to the Texas State 6A D-I Championship in 2021. His junior year saw him named First Team MaxPreps Junior All-American and District 21-6A Defensive Player of the Year. Harris was also selected as a 2022 Under Armour All-American, solidifying his status as one of the nation's top cornerback recruits.
After his stint at LSU, Harris transferred to UTSA for the 2024 season. Despite the multiple transfers, Harris's raw talent and high school pedigree continue to intrigue NFL scouts. His limited college production and off-field issues, however, raise questions about his readiness for the professional level.
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Blazing speed, showcasing the ability to carry vertical routes and recover quickly in trail technique
- Fluid hips and explosive plant-and-drive ability, allowing for tight man coverage and quick transitions out of his backpedal
- High football IQ with the ability to process route combinations quickly, showing potential for pattern matching in zone coverage
- Natural ball skills and timing on pass breakups, displaying good eye discipline and hand placement at the catch point
- Scheme versatile with the quickness to play in the slot and the length to match up on the boundary
- Elite closing burst to shrink throwing windows and limit YAC opportunities for receivers
- Instinctive playmaker with a nose for the football, often finding himself around the action in critical situations
- Battle-tested against SEC competition, demonstrating the ability to match up with top-tier collegiate talent
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- Limited college tape with only 10 games of experience, raising questions about his ability to read and react consistently at game speed
- Severely undersized frame at 175 pounds, potentially limiting his ability to jam receivers at the line and hold up in run support
- Poor tackling technique and willingness - a possible red flag for NFL evaluators
- Character concerns stemming from multiple transfers and suspensions, potentially impacting his draft stock and team fit
- Raw in zone coverage techniques, needing development in spatial awareness and route recognition within zone concepts
Scouting Report: Summary
Harris possesses the athletic traits and coverage instincts coveted in today's NFL cornerbacks. His elite speed and fluidity translate well to man coverage schemes, particularly in press-man situations where he can utilize his quick-twitch athleticism. However, his slight frame and tackling deficiencies are significant hurdles that could relegate him to a specialized role early in his career.NFL teams must weigh Harris's elite potential against his limited production and off-field concerns. His skill set projects best as a developmental nickel corner with the upside to grow into an outside role if he can add functional strength. Special teams contributions will likely be his initial path to playing time while he refines his technique and adapts to the NFL game.
Harris represents a high-ceiling, low-floor prospect. His draft position will hinge on a team's confidence in their ability to maximize his natural talents while mitigating the risks associated with his lack of experience and character questions. A patient approach focused on technical development could yield significant returns on investment in the long term.
Written By:
K.C. Martinez (C-USA)
How other scouting services rate Denver Harris (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
387.0
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
73.0
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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.