Drafted 175th overall in the 6th round of the 1996 draft, Derrick Harris arrived from Miami. His most recent season came in 2001 with LAC, capping a 6-season NFL career. Few match his size, which grades in the 81st percentile.
Size
6'0", 252#
College
Miami
Draft
Rd 6, 175th overall (1996)
Seasons
1996–2001
2001 ScoutIndex Rating · RB
Methodology47th percentile among RBs · limited sample
8 games · 1 touches
2001 attribute card
click a row to see the formulagroup averages
Athleticism
Speedno data▶
Percentile of 40-yard dash time among RBs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.
Burstno data▶
Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine RBs.
Agilityno data▶
Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine RBs (faster = higher).
Size81▶
Height/weight z-score vs. the RB cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).
Rushing
Rush Efficiency53▶
Rushing EPA ÷ carry.
Yards/Carry57▶
Rushing yards ÷ carry.
Conversion50▶
(Rushing first downs + ½ rushing TD) ÷ carry.
Receiving
Receiving44▶
Receiving EPA ÷ target, plus a reception-volume bonus — the same formula behind the Rating's receiving component.
Impact
Ball Security40▶
Fumbles lost ÷ touch (fewer is better).
Volume15▶
Carries + receptions this season.
Efficiency57▶
Total EPA (rushing + receiving) per game.
Career (regular season)
| Season | Tm | SI | G | Pass yds | Pass TD | Rush yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | LAC | 49.2 | 8 | 1 | 7 |
Career profile
Derrick Harris has appeared in 8 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with LAC.
As a receiver he has caught 1 pass for 7 yards and 0 touchdowns.
Career highs (regular season)
- Most receiving yards in a game7 on 1 catches vs SEA, 2001 Week 12
2001 splits
regular season2001 game log
Derrick Harris — common questions
- What position does Derrick Harris play?
- Derrick Harris is listed as an RB.
- Which teams has Derrick Harris played for?
- In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Derrick Harris has played for LAC (2001).
- Where did Derrick Harris go to college?
- Derrick Harris played college football at Miami.
- When was Derrick Harris drafted?
- Derrick Harris was selected in round 6, 175th overall, of the 1996 NFL Draft.
- How many touchdowns has Derrick Harris scored?
- Derrick Harris has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
- What is Derrick Harris's ScoutIndex Rating?
- Derrick Harris rated 49.2 for 2001, the 47th percentile among RBs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.
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Top teammates, last season on file
- Doug FlutieQB · 2001
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- Jeff GrahamWR · 2001
- Tim DwightWR · 2001
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- Terrell FletcherRB · 2001
- Drew BreesQB · 2001
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- Dexter DanielsLB · pick 172
- Kelvin KinneyDE · pick 174
- Dietrich JellsWR · pick 176
- Anthony DorsettFS · pick 177
- Tom TumultyLB · pick 178
- Keno HillsOT · pick 179
- Nilo SilvanWR · pick 180
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