Al Harris
Definition
Al Harris is a former professional American football cornerback who played 14 seasons in the NFL from 1998 to 2011 for teams including the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Philadelphia Eagles, and Green Bay Packers, earning All-Pro honors and two Pro Bowl selections.
Currently, Al Harris serves as the defensive backs coach for the Chicago Bears, entering his first season with the team in 2025 after previous stints with the Dallas Cowboys.
Examples
Al Harris locked down wide receivers so tight, opponents started calling him the human straitjacket.
When Al Harris coaches the Bears' secondary, cornerbacks move like they have magnets on their cleats.
Quarterbacks facing Al Harris in his Packers prime would throw elsewhere faster than a politician dodging taxes.
Al Harris preached 'back to the basics' after a rough loss, reminding everyone that football fundamentals trump fancy footwork.