Well, it’s finally happened. Rookie returns specialist Deonte Harris started the summer with a tough road to making the New Orleans Saints’ roster, but he may have just locked up a spot on it against the New York Jets on Saturday night.
Harris has looked impressive when returning both punts and kickoffs throughout the preseason, but a punt late in the fourth quarter set him for a standout 79-yard punt return touchdown. The rookie out of Assumption College set NCAA records for his efforts on special teams, and his talents were on full display under the bright lights at MetLife Stadium.