The New Orleans Saints might have something special in rookie returns specialist Deonte Harris. They knew he was a solid prospect, having signed him quickly after the 2019 NFL Draft; Harris, 5-foot-6 and 170 pounds, set NCAA all-division records at Assumption College while returning both punts (fielding 48 punts for 981 yards and eight touchdown returns) and kickoffs (bringing out 63 kickoffs for 2,051 yards and six scores). But Harris’ work through two preseason games, however limited, has been impressive.
The analysts at Pro Football Focus have graded his performance with an 86.0, thanks to his 140 yards gained on just five kickoff returns and 55 yards picked up on six punt returns.