WATCH: Christian Harris shares emotional call during 2022 NFL Draft
After an impressive three-year career with the Alabama Crimson Tide, linebacker Christian Harris has heard his name called in the 2022 NFL Draft. The Houston Texans traded with the Denver Broncos and selected Harris with the No. 75 overall pick in the third round.
The team released a video on Saturday showing the moment general manager Nick Caserio and head coach Lovie Smith informed Christian Harris the Houston Texans planned to submit the pick.
“We’re going to turn the pick in here,” said Caserio. “We’re going to make you a Houston Texan here in a minute. So congratulations. Look, we’ve got a one-stop shop between you and your buddy (John) Metchie.”
As he informed Harris he would pass the phone to Smith, he informed the room that the linebacker was crying on the other end of the line. “He’s so thrilled,” Caserio said.
“Christian, how about it, man?” said Smith. “You’re going to fit in perfectly here.”
After finishing the phone call, those in the war room shared a round of hugs after experiencing how emotional their newest player was to find out his fate.
More about Christian Harris
Christian Harris made an impact right away at Alabama and will look to do the same with the Texans. He totaled 61 tackles with 7.5 tackles for loss, one pass defended and one fumble recovery in 2019. He then totaled 79 tackles, seven tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, two passes defended, and one interception as a sophomore in 2020. This past season, Harris turned in his best season yet with 80 tackles, 11.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, three passes defended, and two forced fumbles.
During his collegiate career, Harris undoubtedly made a big impact on an Alabama defense that contained other stars all over. He is a former four-star recruit who ranked No. 129 overall in the 2019 On3 Consensus, also ranking No. 16 among linebackers and No. 6 in his home state of Louisiana.