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Deonte Harris went from being an undrafted free agent to an All-Pro

Harris led the league in total punt return yards in 2019

The best photos of New Orleans Saints wide receiver/return specialist Deonte Harris from the 2019 season.

Analysis: In 2019, Deonte Harty came in as an undrafted rookie with a lot to prove. Harris helped the Saints tremendously by recording a NFL season-high 338 yards on 36 punt returns, averaging 9.4 yards per return. As well as 644 yards on 24 kickoff returns, averaging 26.8 yards per return. In Harris' first NFL season he was selected for the Pro Bowl, was a first team All-Pro, and was named by the Pro Football Writers Association to All-NFL, All-NFC, and All-Rookie team after being undrafted from Assumption College.

Best game: Harris' best game was against the Seattle Seahawks during Week 3. Early in the first quarter, he sparked the Saints with a 53-yard punt return for a touchdown to give New Orleans a 7-0 lead. Harris averaged 30 yards per kick return and 17.7 yard per punt return along with the opening touchdown. The Saints took home the 33-27 victory.

Best quote: "Coming in, I wanted to be the best player I could be. Help the team out in any way possible. I really don't pay attention to accolades and things like that. I just try to do my job so that I can put with my teammates in the best position possible." – Harris

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