Coming into the 2021 season, Miami running back Cam’Ron Harris was on the cusp of a breakout year. He showed flashes of his skillset in 2020 and then started off this season strong. Harris was on pace for career highs in all categories, which would indubitably lift his draft stock. However, his season was cut short after just six games after he suffered a leg injury. The timing of the injury was obviously not ideal for the Canes, but also may have derailed Harris’ chances of getting the call during NFL Draft weekend.
While Harris had eligibility to return, the prospect of returning to the Canes’ backfield also was not ideal as the team has a loaded/deep backfield and Harris would be have to earn his way back while dealing with the leg injury.