Staff Directory

Brandon Harris

Title:
Co-Defensive Coordinator/Cornerbacks

Meet Brandon Harris

South Florida Native
The Harris name is synonymous with football success in South Florida, spanning from his father, Tim Harris Sr., a longtime high school coach, through his brother Tim Harris Jr.

At Florida Atlantic

Elevated to interim defensive coordinator for the Owls' matchup against Temple on Nov. 16 before returning to co-defensive coordinator the following week
Joined the staff in January of 2022 with the primary focus dedicated to developing the cornerbacks, a group that graduated experience in 2021 while developing younger players to assume the starting role
In January of 2023, Harris was elevated to co-defensive coordinator, and he will continue to focus efforts with the corners
Worked with a group that became a custom to a "next man up" mentality as the unit worked through injuries and position adjustments to find the best unit

At FIU

Hired as an assistant coach for FIU football in February of 2021
Second FIU stint saw his efforts geared towards the cornerbacks
Began his coaching career at FIU as a 2019 graduate assistant
Is the young brother of former FIU offensive coordinator Tim Harris, Jr.

At Florida State

Harris worked with the Seminoles in 2020 as Florida State’s defensive analyst.

As a Professional Player

Drafted in the second round of the 2011 NFL Draft, selected 60th overall by the Houston Texans
Played six seasons in the NFL, having spent time with the Texans from 2011-14 and later with the Tennessee Titans from 2014-15
Capped his professional career in the CFL with the Toronto Argonauts in 2017.

As a College Player

Highly decorated defensive back out of Miami (Fla.), becoming a Jim Thorpe Award Semifinalist in 2009 and 2010
In 2009, Harris was named a Second Team All-American by Phil Steele and Third Team All-American by the Associated Press. Additionally, named to the All-ACC First Team (2009) and Second Team (2010) before foregoing his senior season with the Hurricanes to enter the NFL Draft

As a High School Player

Harris was a four-star prospect out of Booker T. Washington Senior High School, where he was coached by his father Tim Harris, Sr

PERSONAL

Hometown: Miami, Fla.
Education: He earned his bachelor's degree in sports administration from the University of Miami in 2017, while he double minored in business and sociology

HARRIS COACHING HISTORY

Year	University	Title
2024	Florida Atlantic	Interim Defensive Coordinator/CBs (one game)
2023-	Florida Atlantic	Co-Defensive Coordinator/CBs
2022	Florida Atlantic	Assistant Coach, Cornerbacks
2021	FIU	Assistant Coach, Cornerbacks
2020	Florida State	Defensive Analyst
2019	FIU	Defensive Graduate Assistant