Lock for the first round? Charles Harris confirms he will attend 2017 NFL Draft
Despite a down season for his Mizzou team, and some would argue from his own level of high production on the field, former Tiger defensive lineman Charles Harris appears quite confident in his draft status. Just how confident is Harris? He’s planning on being at the Philadelphia draft to hear his named called in person.
Harris revealed this information during Missouri’s Pro Day Thursday.
Charles Harris said he's been invited to attend the NFL draft in Philly, and he's going to go.
— Blake Toppmeyer (@btoppmeyer) March 23, 2017
By all indications, Harris continues to cement his status as an elite NFL prospect and once again impressed scouts, this time in Columbia at Pro Day after showcasing his skills at the NFL combine earlier during the pre-draft process.
Scout at Missouri pro day on Charles Harris: "Damn impressive." Repeated some combine drills despite doing full workout in Indy.
— Chase Goodbread (@ChaseGoodbread) March 23, 2017
Harris finished his three-year college career with 18 sacks, 34.5 tackles-for-loss, and 136 total tackles for the Tigers. As mock drafts continue to be released, Harris has repeatedly been mentioned among the 32 prospects expected to be drafted in the first round.
Follow Michael Wayne Bratton / SEC Mike on Twitter.