@MizzouFootball’s Charles Harris Named SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week
11/14/2016 9:54:00 AM | Football
Harris had 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks and matched his career-high with nine tackles vs. Vanderbilt
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Mizzou Football standout DE Charles Harris (Kansas City, Mo.) earned SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week following a monster performance in a 26-17 Mizzou win over Vanderbilt last Saturday (Nov. 12). Harris was disruptive in the Commodore backfield throughout the entire game, starting with a sack on the opening series. He finished with a career-high nine tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble and two QB hurries.
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— Mizzou Football (@MizzouFootball) November 14, 2016
Monday's honor is the first SEC weekly honor for Harris despite being an All-SEC honoree last year and a preseason honoree this year. Harris has been on an absolute tear over the last two games, posting 17 total tackles (10 solo), 5.5 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks, a forced fumble and two QB hurries.
Harris' 2.5 sacks last weekend against Vanderbilt moved his career total to 17.0, tied for eighth on Mizzou's all-time career list. He now has 8.0 sacks on the season with all of them coming in SEC games, including three games with multiple sacks.
Harris and the Tigers hit the road to Rocky Top this weekend for a 2:30 p.m. kickoff against Tennessee (7-3, 3-3 SEC) at Neyland Stadium. The game will air live on CBS, so check your local listings for channel information.
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