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5 reasons why Brandon Harris is a great addition for North Carolina Football

By Zach Bigalke

Sep 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Brandon Harris (6) drops back to pass in the 3rd quarter during game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 3, 2016; Green Bay, WI, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Brandon Harris (6) drops back to pass in the 3rd quarter during game against the Wisconsin Badgers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 21, 2015; Oxford, MS, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Brandon Harris (6) gets past Mississippi Rebels defensive back Chief Brown (8) during the third quarter of the game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 21, 2015; Oxford, MS, USA; LSU Tigers quarterback Brandon Harris (6) gets past Mississippi Rebels defensive back Chief Brown (8) during the third quarter of the game at Vaught-Hemingway Stadium. Mississippi won 38-17. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

2. One last year could bolster his chances of going pro

Players like Brandon Harris have become increasingly valuable to NFL franchises. His combination of size, speed and throwing ability put him in the mold of other recent dual-threat quarterbacks that have begun to proliferate throughout the league.

And while his LSU highlights were never going to tip the needle much for NFL scouts, a solid senior season could put him back on teams’ radars. After all, Mitch Trubisky only had one season as a starter and is looking at landing first-round money.

Much like a free agent playing the final year of his contract, the opportunity to change his NFL fortunes could easily spur Harris to finally harness his talents to their fullest potential. We have seen players like Jameis Winston, Deshaun Watson, and Lamar Jackson all shine in recent years in the ACC, and Harris could rehabilitate his image by putting up similar performances.

Keeping the Tar Heels in ACC contention could be just the remedy Harris needs.

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