The Jacory Harris era has ended in Philly.

The Eagles, who signed the former University of Miami quarterback 10 days ago, have parted ways with him.  The team announced the move this afternoon.

The transaction occurs on the same day rookie quarterback Nick Foles agreed to terms.  Both would have been available for Organized Team Activities, however, since unsigned rookies routinely participate in offseason workouts even without a contract in place.

Harris participated in the Dolphins’ rookie minicamp on a tryout basis before signing with the Eagles.

Philly is now back to only four quarterbacks on the roster:  Mike Vick, Mike Kafka, Nick Foles, and Trent Edwards.


(profootballtalk.com)

PHILADELPHIA — The success rate of quarterbacks drafted outside of the first round isn’t promising, but Nick Foles and Jacory Harris aren’t thinking beyond today’s final rookie camp practice.

Foles, the former University of Arizona record-setting quarterback, wasn’t drafted until the Eagles used the 88th overall pick on him in the third round.

Harris, once a blue-chip recruit at the University of Miami, went bypassed in the entire draft and didn’t have a job until he signed with the Eagles on Friday, the eve of rookie camp.

Both figure they’ve ended up in the right place despite their draft pedigree, under the supervision of quarterback specialists Andy Reid and Marty Mornhinweg.

After just a few camp practices and some intense film review sessions, Foles can already appreciate the education he’s receiving from two of the NFL’s most renowned quarterback groomers.

“It’s just the confidence they have, they understand the game, they understand why it works and they put plays out there to put us in positions to be successful,” Foles said. “They know the game. They’ve done such a great job coaching for so long. I’m just here learning from them and every day trying to gain a little more knowledge ... and then put that into place on the field.”

The staff’s attention to detail at practice – on footwork, mechanics, repetitions, progressions – keeps rookies on their toes.

In 7-on-7 and 11-on-11 drills, Mornhinweg, the offensive coordinator, positions himself about 10 yards directly behind the quarterback. Reid, the head coach, takes the opposing viewpoint, perched roughly five yards behind the defense.

The slightest hitch, confusion or misalignment before the snap prompts either to blow the play dead and re-huddle the offense. The quarterback that isn’t behind center is usually two yards behind Mornhinweg, receiving instruction from quarterbacks coach Doug Pederson.

The instruction never ceases. Breaks for quarterbacks don’t come until after practice – and just a short one before film review.

“I was trying to sip some water because my mouth was getting pretty dry,” Foles said, “but to be out here is a dream come true to be here. I got a lot of work to do to get my game better and put myself in position to be able to play.”

Harris opted against auditions for Kansas City and Arizona when the Eagles made him an offer.

“It’s actually great because you’re talking to guys that are professionals and guys that are geniuses at this,” he said. “The thing they teach you is nothing but knowledge you can learn and take in, and I feel like I’m soaking it all up.”

Although they picked three players before Foles, the Eagles love his upside and potential – and that they have at least one year, and probably two, to mold him into a potential starter.

The 6-foot-6, 243-pound former high school basketball player isn’t short on promise; he grew up in the same Texas town as Drew Brees and broke all of the All-Pro quarterback’s high school passing records.

At Arizona, he set the school’s record for career completions and passing yards.

But the spread offense Foles engineered in college is vastly different from Reid’s West Coast scheme, so in some ways, he’s starting from Ground Zero.

“I think you always go back to basics,” he said.

“That’s just football. If you get away from the basics you’re in trouble. So you can always get better at the footwork, the reads, just the little things you do with the drops, your arm placement, when you step up in the pocket. But that’s something all the players do.”

Harris is trying to move on from a so-so career at Miami, where he was once considered the next great Hurricane signal caller earmarked for NFL stardom.

He started for three seasons and finished with the school’s second-most career passing yards and touchdowns but never fulfilled the promise of being Miami’s next can’t-miss prospect.

He weighs just 206 pounds and, like most raw prospects, needs to improve his footwork and accuracy. But by learning under Reid and Mornhinweg, Harris said, he’s already taken another step in his development.

“They gave me more confidence because they come out here and they basically give you the keys to the car; you just got to drive it,” he said. “They teach you everything and they make sure you run everything right.”


(courierpostonline.com)

     
     

The Eagles signed rookie free agent quarterback Jacory Harris to a contract, the team announced Friday.

Harris, a product of Miami (Fla.), went undrafted last month. He was invited to the Dolphins rookie minicamp for a tryout. He instead inked a deal with the Eagles, giving the team the maximum 90 players on their roster.

In four seasons as a Hurricane, the 6-foot-4, 195-pound Harris passed for 8,826 yards, completed 60 percent of his passes and tossed 70 touchdowns against 48 interceptions.

The Eagles now have five quarterbacks under contract -- Michael Vick, Mike Kafka, Trent Edwards, third-round rookie Nick Foles and Harris.
Harris is a long shot to make it to the final 53-man roster.  But as least he has a shot — and along the way he may learn something from quarterback guru Andy Reid that helps Harris stick somewhere else.


(philly.com)

When the Eagles hold their first rookie camp next week former Miami Hurricanes QB Jacory Harris will be in attendance for a tryout.

Harris tried out for the Dolphins this past week but evidently did not catch on there. Harris, who threw 70 TDs and 48 picks in his 3 year Miami career will give it another shot in Philadelphia.

Harris will find a friend and inspiration here in the form of another Hurricane RB Graig Cooper. He also went undrafted but managed to catch on with the Eagles last summer. He didn’t ultimately make the team, but was re-signed after last season.

“He was in the same situation as I am,” Harris said. “He told me just to be patient. Things may not work out the way you want at first, but as long as you keep trusting and believing in yourself then things are going to work out.”


(sbnation.com)

DAVIE — The simple fact he played at the University of Miami gives quarterback Jacory Harris an abundance of resources when it comes to learning about the NFL.

"We always talk to Andre Johnson. Jimmy Graham. Ed Reed. Those guys are like brothers to us. They take care of us," Harris said on the first day of Dolphins rookie camp.

But when it came to his situation, the perfect resource turned out to be former Hurricane running back Graig Cooper, who went undrafted last year but was invited to the Philadelphia Eagles training camp, stuck until the final cut, then was re-signed after the season ended.

"He was in the same situation as I am," Harris said. "He told me just to be patient. Things may not work out the way you want at first, but as long as you keep trusting and believing in yourself then things are going to work out."

Harris was not selected in last weekend's NFL Draft but is one of five ex-Hurricanes at this three-day camp, joining third-round pick and defensive end Olivier Vernon, fourth-round pick and running back Lamar Miller and a pair of free agents, defensive back Mike Williams and guard Joel Figueroa.

In three-plus seasons as UM's starter, Harris threw 70 touchdown passes and 48 interceptions and became an easy target for disgruntled Hurricanes fans.

Harris, who struggled with some throws Friday, is no better than fifth on the depth chart behind veterans Matt Moore and David Garrard, first-round pick Ryan Tannehill and practice squad holdover Pat Devlin. Still, he's getting exposure, and who knows where that could lead.

"It's a great opportunity," said Harris, from Miami Northwestern High School. "The Dolphin coaches gave me an opportunity to come out and show my skills, and that's what I'm trying to do. Just come out, learn about everybody, and have fun."


(palmbeachpost.com)

Former Miami Hurricanes quarterback Jacory Harris will be reunited with several teammates when the Miami Dolphins open their rookie mini-camp on Friday.

Harris is one of at least two undrafted free agents from the University of Miami invited to rookie camp at the Dolphins training facility in Davie this weekend.

Offensive lineman Joel Figueroa also has been invited. The Dolphins have not released a complete list of camp invitees.

Harris and Figueroa will join draft picks Olivier Vernon and Lamar Miller at camp.

Vernon, a defensive end, was selected in the third round of the draft. Running back Miller was picked in the fourth round.

Harris (6-4, 195), played in 47 games at UM, completing 60 percent of his passes and throwing 70 touchdowns. He career was marred by 48 interceptions, including 17 in 2009 and 15 in 2010.

Figueroa (6-6, 323) spent six years at UM. He played guard and right tackle for the Hurricanes.


(sun-sentinel.com)

Olivier Vernon (Junior) was the first proCane drafted in the 2012 NFL Draft going to the Miami Dolphins with the 9th pick of the 3rd Round 72nd pick overall.

Sean Spence (Senior) followed Olivier Vernon by getting picked with the 23rd pick of the 3rd Round and 86th pick overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Lamar Miller (Redshirt Sophomore) was then picked in the 4th Round by the Miami Dolphins with the 2nd pick in the 4th round, 97th pick overall.

Travis Benjamin (Senior) was selected by the Cleveland Browns three spots later with the 5 pick in the 4th round, 100 overall.

We then had to wait till the 6th round for Tommy Streeter (Junior) to be selected by the Baltimore Ravens with the 198th pick overall, 28th pick in the 6th Round.

Brandon Washington (Junior) followed Streeter by getting picked by the Philadelphia Eagles 2 picks later with the 30th pick in the 6th round, 200th pick overall.

Below are the free agent signing which will be constantly updated:

Chase Ford TE (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent - Philadelphia Eagles
Marcus Forston DL (Junior) - Undrafted Free Agent - New England Patriots
Micanor Regis DL (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent - Atlanta Falcons
LaRon Byrd WR (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent - Arizona Cardinals
Adewale Ojomo DE (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent - New York Giants
Jacory Harris QB (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent - Miami Dolphins (TRYOUT) & Arizona Cardinals (TRYOUT)
Tyler Horn C (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent - Atlanta Falcons
Aldarius Johnson WR (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent -
JoJo Nicolas DB/S (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent - New York Giants
Joel Figueroa OL (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent - Miami Dolphins (TRYOUT)
Lee Chambers DB (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent -
Chris Ivory LS (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent -
Harland Gunn OL (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent - Dallas Cowboys
Mike Williams DB (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent -
Andrew Smith DE (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent -
Jordan Futch LB (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent - Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Marcus Robinson DE/LB (Senior) - Undrafted Free Agent -

Jacory Harris is noticeably bigger since his last snap as a Miami Hurricane. The quarterback said he is at around 203 pounds as of Thursday. That number is up from the end of his senior season when he weighed 192 pounds. “I’m at a good weight right now,” he said. “I feel comfortable, I feel good, and I feel strong.”

During Thursday’s Pro Day, scouts were looking for Harris to display his arm strength rather than his touch with the football. According to Harris, scouts liked what they saw, telling him, “Way to rip the ball.”

ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper Jr. has gone on the record saying Harris will not be drafted. Here are Harris’ thoughts on that statement: “I don’t deal with it anyway because two years ago [Kiper] was talking about that I was a second-round quarterback. It really doesn’t matter, people change their opinions. He’s a great guy, and he’s an NFL analyst. But he’s not an NFL scout or somebody that’s going to be making the decisions.”


(sun-sentinel.com)

Jacory Harris and Tommy Streeter working out with WR Antonio Brown at Greentree.

Though he cut down on interceptions last season (at least until the season finale), Kiper said Jacory Harris will not be drafted. Harris believes otherwise.

“I expect to be drafted,” he said. “But I won’t be down if I don’t.”

Besides being invited to the Combine to audition, Harris also was asked to be a “throwing quarterback” – in other words, throwing to other skill position players during their auditions. T.J. Yates handled those duties at last year’s Combine and ended up starting in Houston last season after injuries to Matt Schaub and Matt Leinart.

“T.J. Yates gives me inspiration,” Harris said. “It’s an extra opportunity to showcase myself.”

Harris has been working with Carolina Panthers and former Canes tight end Greg Olsen and former Detroit Lions quarterback Drew Stanton.

Asked what he needs to improve to make an NFL roster, Harris said, “Most people say decision-making, but a lot of football people say don’t worry about it. Those things will take care of themselves.”


(miamiherald.com)

INDIANAPOLIS — Here are the leading 40-yard dash results for quarterbacks who worked out Sunday at the NFL Scouting Combine:

Top 5 Robert Griffin III, Baylor: 4.41 seconds Russell Wilson, Wisconsin: 4.55 Jordan Jefferson, LSU: 4.65 Andrew Luck, Stanford: 4.67 Aaron Corp, Richmond: 4.72 Jacory Harris, Miami: 4.72

Griffin’s time was the fastest at the combine since 2006, when Reggie McNeal ran it in 4.35.


(nfl.com)

INDIANAPOLIS -- Jacory Harris was introduced at the media room as a throwing quarterback.

As if there were any other kind.

But while the description sounded like it was stolen from an era when the forward pass was considered revolutionary, it's not as silly as it sounds.
Harris is one of the quarterbacks brought in not just to workout with the quarterbacks, but to throw passes during the drills for other position groups. He's a combine arm for the running backs when their pass-catching skills are tested and for defensive backs as well.

"You just come in a day early and you just leave later than others," Harris said. "You have the opportunity to showcase your skills a little more than the other quarterbacks. You have the opportunity to throw to the running backs, linebackers, DBs, every position. I feel like that's just giving me an extra opportunity to showcase my skills."

It worked out OK for T.J. Yates last year. He was a throwing quarterback at the 2011 combine, who wound up drafted by the Houston in the fifth round and became the Texans starter after injuries to Matt Schaub and Matt Leinart.

Harris worked out with the quarterbacks on Sunday as well, going through all the same physical tests such as the 40-yard dash and throwing workout. He'll just get some work on the other days, too.


(seattletimes.com)

Jacory Harris Grade 51
6'3" Height
32 1/8" Arm Length
203LBS. Weight
9 3/4" Hands

Travis Benjamin Grade 73
5'10" Height
31 3/4" Arm Length
172LBS. Weight
8 3/4" Hands

Marcus Forston Grade 64.5
6'3" Height
300LBS. Weight

Lamar Miller Grade 87
5'11" Height
31 3/8" Arm Length
212LBS. Weight
9 1/4" Hands

Sean Spence Grade 80.2
5'11" Height
222LBS. Weight

Tommy Streeter Grade 71
6'5" Height
34 3/4" Arm Length
219LBS. Weight
9 1/2" Hands

Olivier Vernon Grade 82
6'4" Height
265LBS. Weight

Brandon Washington Grade 66
6'3" Height
33" Arm Length
320LBS. Weight
9 3/4" Hands

Travis Benjamin, Marcus Forston, Jacory Harris, Lamar Miller, Sean Spence, Tommy Streeter, Olivier Vernon, Brandon Washington were all invited to the 2012 NFL Combine held in Indinapolis on February 22-28. There are a record 65 underclassmen invited, five of which are proCanes. Good luck to all eight!