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Capital won’t have to wait long to get another talented defensive back on the field in 2029 DB Mizaiah Harris. Harris put together a strong freshman season at the JV level and now has a chance to compete for meaningful varsity snaps with several openings in the secondary. He covers ground, breaks well on the football, and has the athleticism to make plays in space. With the Cougars needing younger players to grow up quickly, Harris is one sophomore who could make an immediate impact.

2029 Capital DB Mizaiah Harris Mizaiah Harris 5'8" | 140 lbs | DB Capital | 2029 State WV gives the Cougars another young defensive back with plenty of upside. Ranked as the #7 defensive back in the class, Harris impressed on the JV team as a freshman and showed the athletic traits to develop into a quality varsity starter. He covers ground well, closes quickly on the football, and does a nice job pursuing plays once the ball is in the open field. Capital’s roster turnover should create an opportunity for Harris to see extended varsity action this season, putting him in a position to take a significant step forward. As he continues to add strength and size, Harris has the tools to emerge as one of the better defensive backs in the class.

One of many promising young 2029 prospects for the Capital Cougars to know in this class is DB Mizaiah Harris Mizaiah Harris 5'8" | 140 lbs | DB Capital | 2029 State WV . He did a nice job on their JV team this season and flashed some upside and potential as a young defensive back. Harris will need to develop physically, but he has shown early athletic traits on film that should enable him to become a future varsity starter in time. He covers ground quickly and does a nice job of tracking and pursuing the ball when he needs to leave his coverage assignment.