Video: Kevin Harris promoted to Patriots 53-man roster
Former South Carolina running back Kevin Harris has been promoted to the 53-man roster by the New England Patriots.
The news comes following Pats running back Damien Harris dealing with a hamstring injury that occurred this past Sunday against the Lions. Damien has been limited in practice the past two days. As a result, Kevin was elevated from the Pats practice squad on Thursday.
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So what does this mean for Kevin? It means he could be in line to dress Sunday to serve as the No.3 running back behind Rhamondre Stevenson and Pierre Strong with Damien Harris uncertain to play.
Being on the practice squad, Kevin hasn’t dressed in a game but he’s been at the facility working hard every day.
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The 5-10, 221-pound running back was drafted by New England with the 183rd overall pick back in May.
At USC, he was force in 2020, leading the SEC in rushing yards. Despite a back injury slowing him down to start 2021 in a talented running back room, rushed for a season-high 182 yards on 31 carries and a touchdown in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl.
While it may not have been what some on the outside expected, Harris was part of USC running back room that was by committee in 2022. That’s not always easy for players to get used to, especially if they were the workhorse a year prior like Harris was. But that style has become a staple for New England. What will help him out tremendously is the fact he’s exactly what Bill Belichick looks for in a running back: he protects the football. In 358 carries at USC, Harris fumbled just once. Despite having a fumble back in a preseason game against the Raiders, Harris also scored a touchdown and looked strong out there.
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Just on Wednesday, Gamecock Central released a story about Harris who shared what his experience in the NFL has been like.
“It’s like when I was a freshman at USC. You have to wait your turn and that’s what I’m doing right now. I’m just waiting for my opportunity.”
To read Wednesday’s full story on Kevin Harris, READ HERE.
