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Kwame Harris | Tackle

Team: Oakland Raiders
Age / DOB:  (31) / 3/15/1982
Ht / Wt:  6'7' / 322
College: Stanford
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Former Raiders and 49ers OT Kwame Harris is facing domestic violence charges for allegedly assaulting his ex-boyfriend.
Facing felony charges, the 2003 first-round pick is accused of "causing great bodily injury and assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury." Harris has pled not guilty, saying he was acting in self-defense. Out of the league since 2008, Harris retired from pro football after being cut by the UFL's Florida Tuskers in 2010. Jan 28 - 3:29 PM
Source: San Mateo Daily Journal

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Kwame Harris - T - Raiders

Formers Raiders and 49ers OT Kwame Harris is "apparently" retiring after being cut by the UFL's Florida Tuskers.

A 2003 first-round pick by the 49ers, Harris quickly developed a reputation for missed blocks and false starts. He managed to land a three-year, $16.3 million contract in 2008 to protect JaMarcus Russell's blindside. He made it through just 11 games before losing his starting job.
Related: 49ers
Source: Aaron Wilson on Twitter
Thu, Jul 15, 2010 12:06:00 PM
Kwame Harris - T - Raiders

Raiders released OT Kwame Harris.

The deal Harris signed last March contained a second-year $6M roster bonus he never would've seen, so it was basically just a one-year pact. He started 11 games before being benched for Mario Henderson down the stretch. Harris is highly prone to false starts and breakdowns in pass protection.
Source: NFL.com
Mon, Feb 23, 2009 06:57:00 PM
Kwame Harris - T - Raiders

Raiders LT Kwame Harris leads all NFL players with nine false starts.

Ten teams have nine false starts or fewer. Football Outsiders did a study a few years back that directly correlated false starts with wins and it wasn't pretty for the most penalized teams. Perhaps if Oakland had drafted Ryan Clady over Darren McFadden in April they'd be in playoff contention.
Source: Oakland Tribune
Thu, Nov 20, 2008 07:29:00 PM
Kwame Harris - T - Raiders

After being demoted Sunday for adding to his league-leading false start total, Kwame Harris has regained his starting left tackle job.

His replacement, Mario Henderson, played even worse. The Raiders have not scored an offensive touchdown in 13 quarters.
Related: Mario Henderson
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Tue, Nov 18, 2008 11:29:00 AM
Kwame Harris - T - Raiders

Raiders LT Kwame Harris is expected to begin splitting time with backup Mario Henderson starting this week.

The move is part of new coach Tom Cable's desperate mid-season roster shakeup. Henderson may help in the run game, but he's a liability in pass protection.
Related: Mario Henderson
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Fri, Nov 7, 2008 11:30:00 AM
Kwame Harris - T - Raiders

Raiders LT Kwame Harris (knee) is expected to resume playing this week.

Harris missed Oakland's Week 2 and 3 games. Mario Henderson wasn't an obvious liability in the run game, but the team didn't trust him in protection.
Related: Mario Henderson
Source: Sacramento Bee
Mon, Sep 22, 2008 09:14:00 PM
Kwame Harris - T - Raiders

Raiders LT Kwame Harris (knee) is doubtful for Sunday.

Mario Henderson is expected to fill in against the Bills.
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
Fri, Sep 19, 2008 11:39:00 AM
Kwame Harris - T - Raiders

Raiders offensive line coach Tom Cable is reportedly convinced that Kwame Harris can be "the ideal left tackle."

We don't doubt Cable's ability to assess talent or Harris' ability to zone block, but Harris keeping ends and rush linebackers off JaMarcus Russell is an entirely different story. Harris was often exposed by power rushers as a 49er.
Source: Oakland Tribune
Sun, Jun 1, 2008 05:01:00 PM
Kwame Harris - T - Raiders

Raiders OT Kwame Harris' supposed three-year, $16.3 million contract will need to be addressed in the second year.

It's essentially for one year and $3 million, so if Harris plays like he did as a 49er, he'll be cut in 2009. Also included is $2.3 million in incentives. Harris will likely battle Mario Henderson to start at left tackle in training camp.
Related: Mario Henderson
Source: Oakland Tribune
Wed, Mar 5, 2008 05:23:00 PM
Kwame Harris - T - Raiders

Raiders agreed to terms with T Kwame Harris on a three-year, $16 million contract.

The Raiders had a close-up look at Harris' struggles with the crosstown Niners, but that didn't discourage them. While this makes them slightly less likely to draft a tackle with the fourth overall pick, Harris will probably best be used as a reserve "swing" tackle.
Related: 49ers
Tue, Mar 4, 2008 09:08:00 PM
Kwame Harris - T - Raiders

In addition to the Jaguars, Bucs, and Raiders, the Broncos are reportedly interested in free agent OT Kwame Harris.

Harris was nothing short of a bust in San Francisco, but is athletic enough to play in a zone-blocking scheme. He was visiting Jacksonville on Sunday.
Related: Broncos, Jaguars, Raiders, Buccaneers
Source: Sacramento Bee
Mon, Mar 3, 2008 11:52:00 AM
Kwame Harris - T - Raiders

The Jaguars will host free agent OT Kwame Harris on Sunday.

The Raiders let him leave without a contract. Harris has also been in talks with the Bucs. He'd be a definite backup in Jacksonville or Tampa Bay.
Related: Jaguars, Raiders, Buccaneers
Source: Florida Times Union
Sun, Mar 2, 2008 12:33:00 PM
Kwame Harris - T - Raiders

The Bucs have shown interest in free agent OT Kwame Harris.

The Bucs have shown interest in almost everyone. They'd only offer Harris a "swing tackle" job. He'd compete to start in Oakland, where he was Friday.
Related: Raiders, Buccaneers
Source: pewterreport.com
Fri, Feb 29, 2008 10:27:00 PM
Kwame Harris - T - Raiders

Free agent OT Kwame Harris is visiting the Raiders on Friday.

There were reports Harris already had a deal in place with Oakland in the wee hours Friday morning, but those proved premature. He'd likely compete to start at left tackle for the Raiders, which should scare JaMarcus Russell.
Related: Raiders
Source: NFL.com
Fri, Feb 29, 2008 03:35:00 PM

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