Roy Robertson-Harris
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Robertson-Harris in 2022
No. 95 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1993-07-23) July 23, 1993
Oakland, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 5 in (1.96 m)
Weight:290 lb (132 kg)
Career information
High school:South Grand Prairie (Grand Prairie, Texas)
College:UTEP
Undrafted:2016
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of Week 1, 2022
Total tackles:114
Sacks:10.5
Fumble recoveries:1
Pass deflections:9
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Roy Robertson-Harris (born July 23, 1993) is an American football defensive end for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at UTEP. Robertson-Harris has also played for the Chicago Bears.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 5+38 in
(1.97 m)
256 lb
(116 kg)
33+18 in
(0.84 m)
9+14 in
(0.23 m)
4.84 s1.77 s2.77 s4.26 s7.31 s35.0 in
(0.89 m)
9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)
23 reps
All values from Pro Day[1][2]

Chicago Bears

After going undrafted in the 2016 NFL Draft, Robertson-Harris signed with the Chicago Bears on May 9, 2016.[3] On August 30, 2016, he was placed on the reserve/non-football illness list, where he spent his entire rookie season.[4]

In 2017, Robertson-Harris appeared in 13 games, registering 13 tackles, two sacks, and a pass deflection.[5] The following year, he played in every game as he recorded 20 tackles, three sacks and three tackles for loss.[6] He was an exclusive-rights free agent after the 2018 season, but returned to the Bears after being tendered a contract on March 13, 2019,[5] which he officially signed on April 15.[7]

In week 1 of the 2019 season against the Green Bay Packers, Robertson-Harris sacked Aaron Rodgers once as the Bears lost 10–3.[8] In week 4 against the Minnesota Vikings, Robertson-Harris sacked Kirk Cousins 1.5 times in the 16–6 win.[9]

On March 13, 2020, the Bears placed a second-round restricted free agent tender on Robertson-Harris.[10] He signed the tender on April 15.[11] On November 9, it was reported that Robertson-Harris would under go season ending shoulder surgery after missing out the Bears' Week 9 contest against the Tennessee Titans.[12] He was placed on injured reserve on November 12, 2020.[13]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On March 17, 2021, Robertson-Harris signed a three-year, $23.4 million contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars.[14] On October 2, 2022, Robertson-Harris recorded nine total tackles and a tackle for loss during a 29–21 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles.[15]

On February 25, 2023, Robertson-Harris signed a three-year, $30 million extension with the Jaguars, keeping him under contract through the 2026 season.[16]

References

  1. "2016 Draft Scout Roy Robertson-Harris, Texas-El Paso NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  2. "Roy Robertson-Harris 2016 NFL Draft Profile". insider.espn.com. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  3. Mayer, Larry (May 9, 2016). "Bears sign seven draft picks, 10 others". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on December 16, 2017. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  4. Mayer, Larry (August 30, 2016). "Bears trim five to reach 75-man limit". ChicagoBears.com. Archived from the original on November 4, 2016. Retrieved April 14, 2017.
  5. 1 2 Eurich, Matt (March 13, 2019). "Bears tender three players, including Roy Robertson-Harris". 247Sports.com. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  6. Mayer, Larry (February 11, 2019). "Bears 2018 position review: Defensive line". Chicago Bears. Retrieved March 18, 2019.
  7. Barbieri, Alyssa (April 15, 2019). "Bears re-sign Roy Robertson-Harris and Isaiah Irving". USA Today. Bears Wire. Retrieved April 15, 2019.
  8. "Packers D, Aaron Rodgers beat Bears 10-3 in opener". www.espn.com. September 5, 2019. Retrieved September 5, 2019.
  9. "Bears lose Trubisky, shut down Cook in 16-6 win over Vikings". www.espn.com. September 29, 2019. Retrieved September 29, 2019.
  10. "Bears place a second-round tender on restricted free agent Roy Robertson-Harris". Chicago Tribune. March 13, 2020.
  11. Mayer, Larry (April 15, 2020). "Robertson-Harris signs 1-year tender with Bears". Chicago Bears. Retrieved April 15, 2020.
  12. "Roy Robertson-Harris to have season ending surgery". November 9, 2020. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  13. Mayer, Larry (November 12, 2020). "Roster Move: Bears put Robertson-Harris on IR". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved December 19, 2020.
  14. Oehser, John (March 17, 2021). "Official: Robertson-Harris agrees to terms". Jaguars.com.
  15. Jaguars vs. Eagles - NFL Game Summary - October 2, 2022
  16. "Jaguars give three-year extension to DE Roy Robertson-Harris". Jaguars Wire. USA Today. February 26, 2023.
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