Louisiana Tech's Smoke Harris Signs CFL Deal With Hamilton Tiger-Cats

Joe Londergan | Jun 28, 2024

Sep 1, 2022; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Louisiana Tech Bulldogs wide receiver Smoke Harris (6) returns a kickoff against Missouri Tigers linebacker Will Norris (22) during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports / Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports

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After a standout college career for the Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, wide receiver Davon "Smoke" Harris will get an opportunity to play professionally in Canada. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats announced Thursday that they have signed Harris as a free agent.

Harris was an All-CUSA selection four times in five seasons as a Bulldog.

As a high school recruit, the 5'7" Harris received a three-star rating from 247Sports in the class of 2018. He won a Louisiana state championship with West Feliciana High School.

A native of St. Francisville, Louisiana, Harris picked up 2998 yards from scrimmage with 25 touchdowns in college. The majority of that production came through the passing game, as he totaled 2903 yards and 23 touchdowns through the air.

Harris was also an impact player on special teams, returning 82 punts for 839 yards with one touchdown, in addition to 41 kickoff returns for 992 yards.

Hamilton's next game is scheduled for Sunday, July 30 at the Ottawa Redblacks. The Tiger-Cats are off to an 0-3 start for the 2024 season.

Published Jun 28, 2024

JOE LONDERGAN

Joe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.