UNC Defensive Back Jakeen Harris Acclimating Well After Transfer From NC State

Posted Jul 4, 2024
When UNC safety Jakeen Harris steps on the field for the Tar Heels’ season-opener at Minnesota on August 29, it will mark exactly 365 days since he last played in a college football game. Harris suffered a torn left pectoral muscle on August 31 last year in NC State's season-opening win at Connecticut. On Nov. 30, Harris entered the transfer portal. (Tar Heel Illustrated)

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