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Napoleon Harris Scout.com Headlines:
MLB Napoleon Harris: Raiders Cut Veteran LB
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Aug 29, 2009
MLB Napoleon Harris: OAK Makes Moves on Defense
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Aug 25, 2009
Henderson’s return should help
There is little question the Vikings are looking forward to the return of their emerging MLB.
-by VikingUpdate.com Jan 17, 2009
Record-seekers vs. Jaguars
The Vikings struck quickly Sunday, but where did it rank in the team annals?
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 23, 2008
Turning point: The turnover beast
The Vikings won the turnover battle and therefore the game in a landslide.
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 23, 2008
Harris back in starting role
LB Napoleon Harris is getting more comfortable in his new role with the Vikings.
-by VikingUpdate.com Oct 31, 2008
Harris ready to assume post-bye role?
Napoleon Harris could be working his way into a starting role for the Vikings.
-by VikingUpdate.com Oct 24, 2008
Not all personnel changes by choice
Injuries dominated how the Vikings were forced to approach their seventh game.
-by VikingUpdate.com Oct 20, 2008
Notebook: Harris returns to Vikings
Linebacker Napoleon Harris joined the Vikings for their Thursday afternoon practice.
-by VikingUpdate.com Oct 16, 2008
A Napoleon Complex
Chiefs' middle linebacker is feeling the heat
-by WarpaintIllustrated.com May 31, 2008
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Injury News:
Middle Linebacker Picture Still Unclear
-by VikingUpdate.com Nov 3, 2006
LB Napoleon Harris: Injury Update
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Nov 2, 2005
LB Napoleon Harris: Injury Update
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Oct 27, 2005
LB Napoleon Harris: Injury Update
-by ScoutNFLNetwork.com Oct 26, 2005

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Napoleon Harris
Ht: 6-2 Wt: 255
Position: LB
Date of Birth: 02/25/1979
Birthplace: Dixmoor,  IL
Experience: 4
High School: Thornton Township HS
(Harvey, IL)
College: Northwestern


Biography:
Napoleon Harris was acquired by the Vikings in the trade of Randy Moss to the Oakland Raiders in March 2005. Harris is expected to play on the strong side for the Vikings.

2004: Started nine of 14 games while battling through a knee injury.

2003: Started all 16 games, playing outside and middle linebacker. Ranked second on the team with a career-high 109 tackles. Added two sacks and three forced fumbles.

2002: Named to the Pro Football Weekly All-Rookie team. Started 13 of 15 regular-season games and all three playoff games for the Super Bowl XXXVII runner-up Oakland Raiders.

College: “Napo" Played both football and basketball (one year) at Northwestern. Completed college career ranked 11th on Northwestern's all-time tackle list with 334. All-Big Ten as a senior after starting all 11 games at defensive end after moving from outside linebacker and ranked fourth on team in tackles with 78. Second on team in tackles for loss (nine) and sacks (three). Led team with 19 quarterback hurries

High School: Defensive Player of the Year by the Chicago Tribune, Chicago Sun-Times, Star Publications, Daily Southtown and the Hammond Times in his senior season. Recorded 91 tackles, 24 sacks, two fumble recoveries, five forced fumbles, two safeties and returned an interception for a touchdown in his final year at Thornton Township High School in suburban Chicago. Had 19 catches for 347 yards and four touchdowns on offense while seeing action at tight end. Also lettered in basketball as a guard and forward.


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