37 Tuff Harris  

PRO (7-0/1-0): Signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers’ practice squad on September 7, 2009…released by the Tennessee Titans on September 5, 2009…signed to the Titans’ 53-man active roster on November 22, 2008…signed to the Titans’ practice squad on August 31, 2008…released by the New Orleans Saints on July 30, 2008…signed by the Saints on May 27, 2008…released by the Miami Dolphins on April 25, 2008…signed to the Dolphins’ 53-man active roster on November 14, 2007…signed by the Dolphins to the practice squad on September 2, 2007…released by the Dolphins on September 1, 2007…originally signed by the Dolphins as an undrafted free agent on April 30, 2007…is an athletic defensive back who excels on special teams.

2008 (6-0/1-0): Spent time with the New Orleans Saints prior to being released on July 30…signed to the Titans’ practice squad on August 31…was elevated to the Titans’ 53-man active roster on November 22…played in six regular-season games…recorded three tackles (one solo)…finished with six special teams tackles…11/22: Signed to the Titans’ 53-man active roster…11/23 vs. New York Jets: Made his Titans’ debut and recorded one solo tackle on special teams…11/27 at Detroit: Recorded one solo tackle on special teams…12/7 vs. Cleveland: Recorded one solo tackle on special teams…12/14 at Houston: Had one assisted tackle on special teams…12/21 vs. Pittsburgh: Recorded one solo tackle on special teams…12/28 at Indianapolis: Saw significant action as a reserve at free safety…recorded three tackles (one solo)…had one solo tackle on special teams.

2007 (1-0): Spent training camp with the Dolphins prior to being released during final roster cuts on September 1…signed to the Dolphins’ practice squad on September 2...signed to the Dolphins’ 53-man active roster on November 14…11/14: Signed to the Dolphins’ 53-man active roster…12/30 vs. Cincinnati: Made his NFL debut as a contributor on special teams.

COLLEGE: Four-year letterman at Montana…finished his career with 170 tackles, six interceptions and 18 pass defenses…started his career as a walk-on wide receiver before converting to defensive back…majored in sociology. 2006: Finished with 41 tackles (17 solo), one interception and eight pass defenses…returned 46 punts for 667 yards (14.5 avg.) with two touchdowns and a long of 94. 2005: Recorded 42 tackles (30 solo) and four pass defenses…returned 25 punts for 316 yards (12.6 avg.) with one touchdown and a long of 74. 2004: Had a career-best 62 tackles (40 solo), four interceptions and four pass defenses. 2003: Converted from wide receiver to defensive back. 2002: Redshirted.

PERSONAL: Earned four letters apiece in football and track, and three in basketball while attending Colstrip (Mont.) High…all-state selection in all three sports…as a wide receiver, scored 43 career touchdowns, 19 as a senior…performed as a sprinter and in the long and high jumps on track team, which won state championships both his junior and senior years…served as team captain on the basketball team as a sophomore and senior…member of the Crow Nation, a tribe of Native Americans…given Indian name “Chaawagiichish” means “Rejoices in Prayer”…married to Mary…Full name: Chester David “Tuff” Harris.