24  Derrick Harris
	Class: Junior Hometown: Stone Mountain, Ga. Last College: Valdosta State Height / Weight: 5-7 / 175 Position: Inside Receiver Experience: 1L

Career Statistics

An exciting playmaker who should experience considerable action during first year in the Pirates' program ... Began collegiate career at NCAA Division II power Valdosta (Ga.) State, but transferred to ECU prior to the 2010 campaign and was able to be a one-year teammate of brother Dwayne Harris, a notable record-setting receiver and kick return specialist who was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2011 NFL Draft ... Offers many of the same skills in regards to his pass catching ability and versatility ... Turned in a solid spring showing which resulted in depth chart placement as potentially one of Michael Bowman's top backup at the "H" inside receiver position along with newcomer Danny Webster ... Could also serve kick or punt returning role during initial active season with Pirates this fall ... Recorded three catches for 23 yards during first spring scrimmage April 2 and added another reception for five yards in the second contest April 9 ... Did not record any statistics in the Purple-Gold Game (April 16).

2011 Game-by-Game Statistics

2010: Transferred into the ECU program in the fall and participated in practice sessions as a member of the scout team, but did not experience game action because of transfer regulations.

2009: Listed as both a running back and wide receiver, rushed for 79 yards and one touchdown on 32 carries during sophomore campaign at Valdosta State ... Also was on receiving end of six passes for 18 yards ... Credited with four special teams tackles.

2008: Played sparingly as a true freshman for the Blazers, mostly in a special teams role.

High School: A three-year letterman and senior team captain for coach Franklin Stephens at Tucker High School ... A two-time all-county selection for the Tigers ... Played in the Georgia North-South All-Star Game after senior campaign.

Personal: Full name is Derrick Lamar Harris ... Born October 28, 1989 at Rockdale, Ga. ... Son of Dwight and Robin Harris ... Brother Dwayne was a four-year (2007-10) letterman at ECU who set single-season and career records in both receptions and reception yards before being drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in sixth round of the 2011 NFL Draft ... A family community services major ... Hobbies include movies and video games ... Says fans are the best thing about being a Pirate ... Credits family for being the most influential on his career.