Nick Harris is a former professional football player who played as a punter. He had a successful career in the sport, playing for several teams in both the National Football League (NFL) and the Canadian Football League (CFL).
Harris began his football career at the University of California, Berkeley, where he played for the Golden Bears. He was a standout punter and was named to the All-Pac-10 team in 1999 and 2000. After college, Harris was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Denver Broncos in 2001.
Harris spent his first two seasons in the NFL with the Broncos, serving as their punter. He was then traded to the Cincinnati Bengals in 2003, where he played for two seasons. In 2005, Harris signed with the Detroit Lions, where he would spend the next six seasons of his career.
During his time with the Lions, Harris established himself as one of the top punters in the NFL. He was named to the Pro Bowl in 2010 and was also named a second-team All-Pro that same year. Harris was known for his accuracy and consistency as a punter, and he was a valuable asset to the Lions' special teams unit.
After leaving the Lions in 2011, Harris signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the 2012 season. He played in all 16 games for the Jaguars that year, but was released by the team at the end of the season.
Overall, Harris had a successful career as a punter in both the NFL and CFL. He played in a total of 166 games over the course of his career, averaging 42.5 yards per punt. Harris was known for his strong leg and his ability to pin opponents deep in their own territory, and he was a respected member of the football community throughout his career.
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