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Former Iowa Hawkeye Jermari Harris looks good in NFL Combine drills

Harris opted out of the 40-yard dash, but looked good in drills
Jordan Underwood
Jordan Underwood

Dear Old Gold

Sep 21, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jermari Harris (27) celebrates his teams win after the game against the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Huntington Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images / Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Former Iowa Hawkeyes defensive back Jermari Harris was in the first group of corner acks to run the 40-yard dash. Harris opted out of running, but he did look solid in other drills throughout day two at the 2025 NFL Combine.

Harris has great ball skills and sneaky athleticism. He stands at 6 feet tall, and has the speed to keep up with most receivers on the outside. We did not get to see him demonstrate that speed, but his 37-inch vertical was exceptional, as well as his skills in the other on-field drills.

He looked good in the gauntlet drill, which tests speed and catching abilities. He has solid hands and moves seamlessly when he runs. He breaks well on the ball, and he uses his instincts to break up or intercept passes.

He demonstrated that he has the speed and athleticism to be an asset at the next level, but will need to work on technique to be an every down player.

Jordan Underwood

Jordan Underwood

Jordan is the Site Expert for Dear Old Gold, which focuses on University of Iowa athletics. He has 10 years in the broadcast media industry covering a wide variety of topics including sports, news, local weather and politics. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa and a die-hard Hawkeyes fan. That means he has witnessed very few titles, and knows how much pain Hawkeyes' fans endure on a daily basis. His hobbies include watching/covering sports, video games, comic book collecting and spending time with his wife Rosane and dog Wrigley. Go Hawks!