In today’s NFL, there is a premium on playmaking defensive backs who can steal the ball and limit offensive touchdowns. Over the last two seasons, Minnesota Vikings free safety Anthony Harris has been that and more. So it came as no surprise when the Vikings tagged Harris with their franchise designation that carries a guaranteed $11,441,000 for the 2020 season.
Here, we explain why Harris is a critical piece of the puzzle as the Vikings look to retool their declining defense.
As the eighth-ranked player on PFF’s 2020 Free Agent Rankings, Harris is finally being recognized as one of the top safeties in the game.