PERSONAL -
Born Cliff Jamaal Harris on Dec. 12, 1990 in Fresno, Calif. Parents: Willie and Lizette Harris. Family: Three brothers, one sister. High School (Coach): Edison (Tim McDonald), 2009. Major: Undecided.
2009 - Injuries in the defensive secondary necessitatated a change in red-shirt plans as he made his collegiate debut in the sixth game of the year at UCLA . . . Was credited with one unassisted tackle and one pass broken up in his opening appearance . . . Responded the next game to post a season-high five stops at Washington, in addition to breaking up a pair of passes and halting a Husky scoring drive with an interception in the end zone . . . Responded to his first starting assignment with a pair of tackles and one pass break-up vs. Arizona State . . . In only five appearances, has tallied six unassisted stops among his 10 tackles, and is tied for second on the team with five passes broken up.
HIGH SCHOOL -
2009 U.S. Army All-American ... Named the No. 7 recruit in the state of California by The Contra Costa Times ... A 2009 ‘Best in the West’ selection (No. 10 overall, No. 2 DB) by the Long Beach Press-Telegram ... A Tacoma News Tribune Northwest 100 selection ... An all-state third-team selection ... ESPN Rise California All-State Selection (Defense - DB) ... Played cornerback and wide receiver for head coach and former 49er, Tim McDonald at Edison HS of the County/Metro League ... Ranked the No. 7 and No. 6 cornerback in the nation by Rivals.com and Scout.com, respectively ... Both services rated Harris a four-star recruit ... Named the No. 10 defensive back prospect in the nation by Superprep Magazine ... Had six interceptions his senior season to go with one kickoff and one punt return for touchdown ... Had nine interceptions to go with a kick and a punt return for touchdown as a junior ... Scout.com analyst Brandon Huffman said Harris is “the best cover corner in the country” ... Edison HS finished second in the County/Metro League and advanced to the second round of the state playoffs.
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