Harris proved to be a two-way threat last night with big plays on both sides of the ball. He broke off a 96-yard TD after reeling down a ball in tight man coverage, setting the tone for the offense and putting the Hawks up big at half. He also caused a big fumble when the Saints were only yards away from scoring on a breakaway run. His speed, effort, and pursuit were on full display throughout the game. With two years left to ball out and a promising Week 1 to kick off his junior campaign, Harris could become a big-name prospect.

I’m very bullish on this Minnesota 2027 defensive back class, and leading the charge from near the front of the pack is Ashton Harris Ashton Harris 5'11" | 150 lbs | DB Robbinsdale Cooper | 2027 State MN . We’ve already notched multiple exposure points on Harris, who runs with the talent-rich Hitmen 7v7 squad, and Harris also showed up and showed out at December’s PrepRedzoneMN Stock-Up Showcase, walking away with DB MVP honors thanks to a prolific 1v1 performance and high marks from his position coaches. He also was on fire during testing, measuring in at 5’11 and nearly 150 pounds and firing off an eye-catching 4.71 40, as well as a 4.84 on his first run, displaying some real-deal explosive capability that few sophomores in the class have right now. He also went 4.72 in the shuttle and 8.4.5″ and 8’3.5″ in the broad, owning athletic numbers far better than average for your typical sophomore. Not only that, he’s been sticky in our multiple live exposure points, showing excellent short-area quickness and a physical, bullying edge when pressing.

Harris has a lot going for him in his 2024 sophomore film, as he displays smooth, loose hips that can easily transition throughout a route, acceleration out of his breaks, and physicality in both run and pass support. Harris naturally works underneath WRs at the catch point, can speed turn and locate the ball quickly, and clean footwork. His start/stop ability and speed to stay in phase on a WR throughout his breaks in a route, and that same speed shows up as he can easily and effortlessly stay in the hip pocket of a streaking wideout sprinting vertically. Harris is also physical and effective at the catch point with good bounce and the athleticism and tenacity to compete on 50/50 balls and contested catches and is a thumper as a tackler who posted some dominant collisions in 2024. Can set the edge with authority and more than holds his own in run support. I like everything about this kid right now. Has all the makings to play cornerback in college, not an easy feat for most defensive backs going into the college ranks.