NEW YORK, N.Y. (EMUEagles.com) – Former Eastern Michigan University defensive lineman Jeremiah Harris (Lambertville, Mich.-Bedford Senior) has signed a free agent contract with the New York Giants.
A two-time captain and leader of Eastern's defensive efforts, Harris started 12 of the team's 13 games last season. He racked up 64 tackles, including 7.5 for loss and five sacks en route to Third Team All-Mid-American Conference honors. His five sacks were tied for 11th-most in the MAC. The Lambertville, Mich. native has also blocked a kick, intercepted a pass, forced a fumble, and recovered a fumble this season.