Jakeen Harris

Virginia Tech

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Coach Doeren Weekly Press Conference (Sept. 15)

Monday, September 15

Coach Doeren Weekly Press Conference (Sept. 8)

Monday, September 08

FB Players Postgame Presser vs Virginia

Saturday, September 06

Coach Doeren Postgame Presser vs Virginia

Saturday, September 06

Isaiah Shirley Named ACC Defensive Lineman of the Week

Monday, September 15

Second Half Shutout Propels Wolfpack to 34-24 Victory Over Wake Forest

Friday, September 12

NC State Opens ACC Play in Winston-Salem Against Wake Forest

Thursday, September 11

Hollywood Smothers scores against Virginia

Second Half Response Leads to Win Over Virginia

Sunday, September 07

Photo by: gffoto89

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Savannah, Ga.
High School:
Benedictine Military
Height:
5-11
Weight:
189

Pronunciation: jah KEEN

2021 SEASON:

• Starter at strong safety in the seven of 12 games.

• Picked off a pass in the endzone to seal the win over La Tech.

• Eighth-leading tackler on the squad.

2020 SEASON:

• Starting strong safety in all 12 games.

• Led the defensive in snaps played with 855. That was the third-highest mark on the entire team.

• Ranked third on the team in tackles (76) and in PBUs (7).

• Had his first career interception in the win over No. 21 Liberty.

• Played a career-high 98 gradable snaps in the win at Virginia.

• Led the team with a career-high 15 stops vs. UNC - that was the second-highest single-game tally for a Pack player in 2020.

• Ranked 22nd in the ACC in tackles per game with 6.3.

• Ejected in the first half vs. Duke for targeting.

2019 SEASON:

• Saw action in 11 games, playing significant action at safety in the last six games of the season.

• In for a season high 47 snaps vs. Wake Forest, he tallied a high of eight tackles in that contest and vs. Boston College.

HIGH SCHOOL:

• Played safety and running back at Benedictine Military School for coach Danny Britt.

• Career: Racked up 269 tackles, including 195 solo stops. Also pulled down 11 interceptions. On offense, totaled 683 rushing yards and 17 rushing TDs, 15 receptions for 237 yards and three more scores.

• Senior Stats: Finished with 74 tackles, 60 solo stops, and three interceptions. Also returned a fumble for a score. On offense, tallied 37 carries for 307 yards and 11 touchdowns. On the receiving end, had 11 catches for 181 yards and two scores. Team advanced to the Georgia 3A state quarterfinals and finished 11-2.

• Junior Stats: Notched a career-best 103 tackles, with 71 solo stops, with five interceptions, two of which he returned for a score.

* Sophomore Stats: Recorded 64 tackles and three interceptions.

• Honors: Won the Michael Finocchiaro Award, given annually to the top player in Chatham County.

• Personal: Older brother, Chris, is a linebacker at Georgia Southern.

• Rankings: No. 108 recruit in Georgia by Rivals.com. No. 130 recruit in Georgia and the No. 118 safety nationally by 247Sports.com.

PERSONAL:

• Major: Sport management