Will Harris S WAS (7) Tue 9/28/21 11:56 PM
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Harris recorded six tackles in Sunday's Week 3 loss to Baltimore.
EDGE Analysis
Harris failed to log a 100 percent snap rate on defense for the first time this season. However, that did not stop him leading the team with his six tackles. Harris has now racked up 20 stops in three games, though he has no sacks, interceptions or passes defended.
Will Harris S WAS (7) Wed 9/22/21 12:29 AM
Will Harris
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Harris made seven tackles (six solo) in Monday's 35-17 loss to the Packers.
EDGE Analysis
Harris won the starting job in preseason and has posted exactly seven tackles in each of the first two games. The Lions' secondary is in rough shape, but Harris should be a solid IDP contributor as long as he remains the starter.
Will Harris S WAS (7) Fri 9/3/21 11:13 AM
Will Harris
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Harris won the starting safety spot next to Tracy Walker, Kyle Meinke of MLive.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Not only did Harris beat out Dean Marlowe for the job, but head coach Dan Campbell specified Harris as being one of the most impressive players during training camp. Like most Lions defensive players, the third-year safety is a good bet to improve upon the forgettable numbers he posted in Matt Patricia's historically bad 2020 defense.
Will Harris S WAS (7) Tue 7/20/21 1:05 PM
Will Harris
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Harris seems to be competing with Dean Marlowe for a starting job at safety, Tim Twentyman of the Lions' official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Duron Harmon long gone, Harris and Marlowe reportedly rotated first-team reps at safety next to Tracy Walker during OTAs and minicamp. While Harris has yet to justify the third-round pick that Detroit's old coaching staff spent on him, it seems the Lions' new regime is willing to look past the slow start to his career.
Will Harris S WAS (7) Fri 1/15/21 1:31 PM
Will Harris
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Harris tallied 35 tackles and one pass breakup over 16 games in 2020.
EDGE Analysis
After seeing at least 67 percent of the snaps in the first two games of the season, Harris never saw more than half the rest of the way despite the rash of injuries that hit Detroit's secondary throughout the year. While his pedigree will likely prompt the Lions' next general manager to give him a chance in training camp this summer, Harris is far from a lock to return to the Lions in 2021 despite technically being under contract through 2022.
Will Harris S WAS (7) Thu 1/9/20 4:15 PM
Will Harris
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Wilson totaled four tackles, one sack and one pass breakup in Week 17 against Green Bay.
EDGE Analysis
Apparently saving his best for last, Harris had a productive game that included a huge third-down sack of quarterback Aaron Rodgers that forced a Green Bay punt. In turn, the third-round rookie will finish his first professional season with 43 tackles, one sack and three PBUs in 16 games. With Tavon Wilson set to become an unrestricted free agent, it's possible Harris could open the 2020 campaign as a clear-cut starter next to Tracy Walker. However, there's a good chance Detroit re-signs Wilson this offseason despite the soon-to-be 30-year-old's advanced age, which would probably limit Harris' upside even if the youngster secures a starting role.