Draft:Hayden Malcom Harris
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Comment: Some sources like eastsidecatholic.org doesn't correspond to the information in the article. Others like The Seattle Medium are passing mentions. Overall needs better sourcing.Some of the article seems to be written with the help of an AI or LLM tool. — Itzcuauhtli11 (talk) 05:39, 27 June 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: Mychal Harris is Hayden Malcom Harris' father, with the same name as Mychal Harris (talk · contribs), the main contributor of the article . If they're the same person, it's a Conflict of Interest WP:COI and should be disclosed. — Itzcuauhtli11 (talk) 05:34, 27 June 2025 (UTC)
- Comment: No indication of passing WP:NSPORTS; please also follow the referening tutorial at WP:INTREFVE to format your references properly. I also think this draft was probably created with the help of AI? Please don't do that. qcne (talk) 09:08, 23 June 2025 (UTC)
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| No. 52 – Buffalo Bills | |
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| Position: | Defensive End |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | c. 2000 Seattle, Washington, U.S. (Providence Hospital) |
| Height: | 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) |
| Weight: | 255 lb (116 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Eastside Catholic (Sammamish, Washington) |
| College: | UCLA (2019–2022)Montana (2023–2024) |
| NFL draft: | 2025: undrafted |
| CFL draft: | 2025: 2ndth round, 1st pick |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Hayden Malcom Harris (born November 4th, 2000) is an American football defensive end for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). Harris joined Buffalo's talented roster as an undrafted free agent following the 2025 NFL Draft on April 26th, 2025[1].
Early Life
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Harris grew up in the quaint town of Mill Creek, Washington, which is approximately 26 miles North of Seattle, His family is from both Seattle, WA and Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Harris is part of a lineage of family scholar athletes which includes his paternal grandfather, David L. Mills..[2] Mills who was selected by the Syracuse Nets in the 1961 NBA draft. Harris' siblings were also collegiate athletes participating in both football and volleyball. [[3]]
Harris participated.in many sports including soccer, baseball, basketball, and football. Harris ultimately landed on football area of concentration of focus because of his love for the quarterback position. Harris tells many that he learned the game of football through the eyes of a quarterback.
University Readiness
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Harris created consistent value as a multi‑positional athlete for Eastside Catholic High School. Although recruited primarily as an athlete, earning All‑Metro League honors.. and all‑state honors. He also contributed as a quarterback, receiver, and linebacker showcasing the physicality that would eventually drive his transition to the defensive line. While in high school during his senior year, his team won the WIAA State 3A championship over O'Dea High School[4]. This was followed up with an invitation to compete in the GEICO bowl where Eastside Catholic met Centennial High School (AZ). Harris and his Crusaders soundly defeated their opponent.
His high school profile secured a meaningful recruiting assessment that resulted with a scholarship offer to attend his dream school,[5] UCLA.
College Career
[edit]University of California, Los Angeles, UCLA (2019–2022)
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Harris' chapters while attending UCLA was rewarding. Out of the many scholarships offers, received, his "dream" university was UCLA.
He knew that academically he was qualified to be accepted but wondered when and if he would land on their radar. After a few outreach letters were written and mailed, he got a call from his coach, Jeremy Thielbahr, who informed that a few coaches would like to speak with him. Hayden was able to play football for his "dream" school.
Harris red‑shirted in 2019 and remained a rotational contributor through 2022, aligning with the Bruins' edge‑rush contingency plan while logging meaningful snaps. After finally getting some in-game action in 2022 and graduating with his Bachelor's of Science degree, Harris announced he was leaving Westwood as a graduate transfer upon being awarded an additional two years of athletic eligibility.[6]
University of Montana (2023–2024)
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In 2023, Harris transferred to the University of Montana to optimize his defensive snap count. In 2024 he logged 52 tackles,[7] 17.0 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks, earning second‑team All‑Big Sky recognition. His 2025 pro‑day metrics including a 4.67‑second 40‑yard dash and 25 bench‑press reps validated his athletic ROI for NFL scouts.
In 2023, Harris helped lead the Grizzles with stout defensive end play which resulted in the team reaching the FCS championship in Frisco, Texas. Although the team did not reach it planned outcome, the season was a monumental success, and a turnaround from the previous season.[8] 
In addition to Harris' athletic accolades, his proudest achievement is recognition of athletic accomplishments. In 2024, Harris was named Academic All-American & All-District [9] and Academic All-Big Sky.[9]
Professional Career
[edit]Buffalo Bills (2025–present)
[edit]Unselected in the 2025 NFL Draft, Harris signed with the Buffalo Bills on April 26, 2025, to fortify their developmental edge‑rush pipeline[10]."Buffalo Bills 2025 UDFA tracker". Buffalo Rumblings. April 26, 2025. Retrieved June 21, 2025. He reported for rookie minicamp and Phase IV offseason programming, competing for a 53‑man roster slot during training camp[11].
Player profile
[edit]Scouting reports highlight Harris's 34‑inch arm length, explosive first step and relentless motor. Developmental focal points include pad‑level consistency and expanding his counter‑move inventory.
Personal life
[edit]Harris holds a bachelor's degree from UCLA and completed his MBA studies at the University of Montana in 2025, earning Academic All‑America distinction. Harris enjoys many hobbies including, golf, chess, reading history novels, basketball, and playing a few piano bars from time to time.
References
[edit]- ^ Medium, Seattle (2018-11-07). "2018 All Metro League Football Team". The Seattle Medium. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "Bills rookie Hayden Harris looking to carry on a family legacy". www.twobillsdrive.com. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ Sports, FRANK GOGOLA 406 MT (2024-11-07). "Hardy Harris: NBA grandfather among 3 generations who inspire Montana's Hayden Harris". 406 MT SPORTS. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "O'Dea vs Eastside Catholic Football - Nov 30, 2018". High School On SI. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
- ^ "'I was star-struck': Chip Kelly, UCLA make late push for Eastside Catholic's Hayden Harris". The Seattle Times. 2018-12-19. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "UCLA Football Defensive Lineman Hayden Harris Enters Transfer Portal". UCLA Bruins On SI. 2022-12-01. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "Montana Grizzlies add another FBS transfer in UCLA defensive lineman Hayden Harris". MontanaSports.com (MTSPX). 2023-01-16. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ "Jackrabbits rout Montana, repeat as FCS champs". ESPN.com. 2024-01-07. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ a b "Hayden Harris - Football". University of Montana Athletics. Retrieved 2025-06-25.
- ^ Dunk, Justin (2025-04-26). "Canadian DL Hayden Harris signs NFL undrafted free agent contract with Buffalo Bills". 3DownNation. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ Murphy, Sean (2025-06-26). "90 Buffalo Bills players in 90 days: DE Hayden Harris". Buffalo Rumblings. Retrieved 2025-06-27.
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