Nick Harris (born November 13, 1998) is an American professional

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center for the

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of the

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(NFL). He played

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for the

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and was selected by the Browns in the fifth round of the 2020 NFL draft. He also played for the

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College career

Washington was the only

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school to offer Harris a scholarship, and he committed on July 30, 2015, although Harris did receive offers from

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teams

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and Cal Poly. He landed at Washington with JSerra Catholic High School offensive line teammate Luke Wattenberg. Harris earned a starting spot for part of his true freshman season and held it throughout his career at Washington. He played guard for his first two seasons, but switched to center before his junior season. He missed one game due to injury during his sophomore season and was named honorable mention all-

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his sophomore year, but was named first-team all-conference his junior and senior years at center. Before his senior season, Harris was named preseason all-Pac-12 and second-team preseason

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, and was also named to the preseason watchlists for the

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, and

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. After his senior season, Harris played in the 2020 Senior Bowl.

Professional career

Cleveland Browns (first stint)

Harris was drafted by the

in the fifth round with the 160th overall pick of the 2020 NFL draft. Harris signed his rookie contract on May 22, 2020. On January 6, 2021, Harris was placed on

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with a knee injury. On October 5, 2021, Harris was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. He was activated on November 6. Harris was placed on injured reserve on August 16, 2022 after sustaining a knee injury during the second play of the Browns' preseason game against the

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. Harris backed up Ethan Pocic to start the 2023 season, and was moved to fullback later in the season.

Seattle Seahawks

On March 13, 2024, Harris signed with the

Cleveland Browns (second stint)

On August 11, 2024, Harris, along with a seventh round pick in 2026, was traded back to the Browns in exchange for a 2026 sixth round pick.

References

External links

Cleveland Browns bioWashington Huskies bio
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