Jakari Harris Jakari Harris AL is a dominant LB from Saraland who’s continued to pick up recruiting attention this offseason.

“You can tell right off the bat that Harris is a highly intelligent and instinctual defender on this Saraland defense. He reads and reacts to opposing offenses within milliseconds of the ball snapping, consistently flying to where the play is headed to disrupt and come up with stops.

Harris is a heat-seeking missile. He’s highly athletic, can make sideline-to-sideline plays, and has the tackling skills to ensure the ball carrier won’t gain any extra yards after he makes contact. Harris also has some impressive skills out in coverage and as a blitzer, making him an every-down threat to opposing offenses.“

Last week, Harris announced he’d picked up another offer, this time from Nicholls State!

Harris really showed why he’s ranked as one of our top Lbs in the state this past season. We all need to watch out for him this fall.

Harris is a true second-level eraser whose sideline-to-sideline range shows up immediately on film. His ability to trigger downhill with intent allows him to shut down windows before concepts can fully develop, consistently arriving with force rather than just speed. He routinely makes plays outside his original fit, turning what should be easy chain-moving gains into negative or minimal outcomes.

What elevates Harris is how seamlessly his instincts pair with his athletic profile. He diagnoses quickly, slips through traffic without allowing blockers to dictate the engagement, and shows the functional strength to finish through contact.

Jakari Harris Jakari Harris AL is looking to repeat his standout performance of last week in this huge matchup against Clay Chalkville.

“You can tell right off the bat that Harris is a highly intelligent and instinctual defender on this Saraland defense. He reads and reacts to opposing offenses within milliseconds of the ball snapping, consistently flying to where the play is headed to disrupt and come up with stops.

Harris is a heat-seeking missile. He’s highly athletic, can make sideline-to-sideline plays, and has the tackling skills to ensure the ball carrier won’t gain any extra yards after he makes contact. Harris also has some impressive skills out in coverage and as a blitzer, making him an every-down threat to opposing offenses.“

Harris is coming off one of his best performances to date. I’m excited to see what he’ll do this week.

Harris brings sideline-to-sideline speed that pops instantly — rangy enough to make plays outside his initial fit, and explosive when triggering downhill. His instincts pair well with his play diagnosis, allowing him to arrive at the ball with intent and physicality.

Along with his speed Harris shows strength when sifting through blocks and not allowing blockers to dictate the engagement. Harris also shows comfort in zone drops, staying consistently near throwing lanes. He’s violent mover with tracking speed — built for modern linebacker play.

Jakari Harris Jakari Harris AL is a talented LB/RB from Saraland who came up with a ton of huge stops in their game against Benjamin Russell this past week.

“You can tell right off the bat that Harris is a highly intelligent and instinctual defender on this Saraland defense. He reads and reacts to opposing offenses within milliseconds of the ball snapping, consistently flying to where the play is headed to disrupt and come up with stops.

Harris is a heat-seeking missile. He’s highly athletic, can make sideline-to-sideline plays, and has the tackling skills to ensure the ball carrier won’t gain any extra yards after he makes contact. Harris also has some impressive skills out in coverage and as a blitzer, making him an every-down threat to opposing offenses.“

Harris was unstoppable this week, recording 12 total tackles (6 solo, 3 for loss) and 2 sacks.

I’ve become a big fan of Harris this season. He’s had a heck of a year, if you haven’t already, make sure you watch some of his film below:

Jakari Harris Jakari Harris AL is a talented LB/RB out of Saraland who’s put together an impressive junior season this fall.

“You can tell right off the bat that Harris is a highly intelligent and instinctual defender on this Saraland defense. He reads and reacts to opposing offenses within milliseconds of the ball snapping, consistently flying to where the play is headed to disrupt and come up with stops.

Harris is a heat-seeking missile. He’s highly athletic, can make sideline-to-sideline plays, and has the tackling skills to ensure the ball carrier won’t gain any extra yards after he makes contact. Harris also has some impressive skills out in coverage and as a blitzer, making him an every-down threat to opposing offenses.“

I’ve been really impressed with Harris’ play this season. He’s a versatile, talented prospect with a bright future ahead. Check out his film below:

Harris has quietly stacked impressive performances over the last couple of weeks. The Pleasant Grove product delivered a big-time Week 2, compiling an impressive 15 tackles, 1 sack, and a forced fumble.

Harris simply will not be outworked — his motor jumps off the film. Against the run, he pursues the football with urgency, takes smart angles, and rarely gets caught out of position. He’s physical at the point of attack, sheds blocks when needed, and uses relentless effort to affect the quarterback and create second-chance sacks. Harris plays disciplined football and still finds ways to make impact plays.

Jakari Harris Jakari Harris 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB/RB Saraland | 2027 State AL had a HUGE night against Jackson, making his impact felt on both sides of the ball in several different ways.

“You can tell right off the bat that Harris is a highly intelligent and instinctual defender on this Saraland defense. He reads and reacts to opposing offenses within milliseconds of the ball snapping, consistently flying to where the play is headed to disrupt and come up with stops.

Harris is a heat-seeking missile. He’s highly athletic, can make sideline-to-sideline plays, and has the tackling skills to ensure the ball carrier won’t gain any extra yards after he makes contact. Harris also has some impressive skills out in coverage and as a blitzer, making him an every-down threat to opposing offenses.“

Harris ended his night with 5 total tackles (2 for loss), 1 forced fumble, 1 PBU, and several big-time runs on offense.

I’m most impressed with how Harris played the run. He did a fantastic job spying and containing Landon Duckworth Landon Duckworth 6'3" | 190 lbs | QB Jackson | 2026 State AL on the ground, and was a huge reason why Jackson wasn’t able to get the ground attack rolling.

Everyone in the 6A needs to watch for Harris moving forward. He was unstoppable last night and is going to be a two-way weapon for Saraland this year.

Jakari Harris Jakari Harris 6'0" | 215 lbs | LB/RB Saraland | 2027 State AL is a talented LB who can attack the run and pass at a really high level.

“You can tell right off the bat that Harris is a highly intelligent and instinctual defender on this Saraland defense. He reads and reacts to opposing offenses within milliseconds of the ball snapping, consistently flying to where the play is headed to disrupt and come up with stops.

Harris is a heat-seeking missile. He’s highly athletic, can make sideline-to-sideline plays, and has the tackling skills to ensure the ball carrier won’t gain any extra yards after he makes contact. Harris also has some impressive skills out in coverage and as a blitzer, making him an every-down threat to opposing offenses.“

Harris recorded 88 total tackles (37 solo, 11 for loss), 2 sacks, 3 hurries, 2 PBUs, and one FF last season.

Harris has been picking up D1 interest from some talented programs at the next level.

Watch out for Harris this week. He’s a versatile defender that Jackson will have to watch out for, especially when it comes to their run game. He can get downhill and make plays with the best of them.

68′ 01” SP, 78′ 08” JV, 33′ 03” discus (2024). Shorter, thickly built LB prospects. Even without elite sideline-to-sideline speed, he leverages the ball well. Impressive foot quickness. Good burst to contact. Engages blocks and ball carriers with some pop. Capable of stalling/driving piles. Calmly dissects and pieces himself around chaos. Strong presence in the middle of the defense who can greet ball carriers at the door with power. Holds D1 offers.