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Saints sign former top-100 prospect as an undrafted free agent
TL;DR
The New Orleans Saints have signed former Ole Miss defensive tackle Zxavian Harris as an undrafted free agent. Harris, a projected third-round pick, faced challenges including foot surgery and off-field issues prior to the draft.
Key points
- Zxavian Harris signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent
- He was projected as a third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft
- Harris underwent foot surgery and faced off-field scrutiny before the draft
- The Saints view the signing as a low-risk opportunity
- Harris had notable college statistics, including 5.5 sacks
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Here's another undrafted free agent signing for the New Orleans Saints: Ole Miss defensive tackle Zxavian Harris, per Nick Underhill for NewOrleans.Football. Harris was a projected third-round pick in the 2026 NFL Draft but wasn't selected due to a couple of reasons. The 6-foot-8, 330-pound defensive lineman underwent foot surgery in March after the NFL Combine and is still on the mend. He was also scrutinized for off-the-field concerns after being arrested in 2023 (felony fleeing, DUI, reckless driving, being a minor in possession, and other traffic violations) and 2024 (domestic violence and obstructing arrest).
When asked about his NFL outlook after not being drafted, Ole Miss head coach Pete Golding told the Clarion-Ledger "Hopefully he gets in a room with a vet and sees it done the right way on a day-to-day basis."
Clearly Harris has some maturity issues to manage and character questions to answer. From the Saints' perspective, it's a low-risk move to sign him on an unguaranteed contract and see if he can avoid trouble and win football games. If something happens they can cut him without any salary cap implications. If he does stay clean, earns a roster spot, and gets opportunities to make plays? He could be a real asset. He was credited with 17.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, four passes defensed, and six blocked kicks in college. We'll see how it plays off.
This article originally appeared on Saints Wire: Saints sign Ole Miss DT Zxavian Harris to low-risk, high-reward deal
Q&A
What are Zxavian Harris's off-field issues that affected his draft status?
Zxavian Harris faced several off-field concerns, including arrests for felony fleeing, DUI, reckless driving, and domestic violence.
What were Zxavian Harris's college stats before signing with the Saints?
In college, Zxavian Harris recorded 17.5 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, four passes defensed, and six blocked kicks.
Why did the Saints sign Zxavian Harris as an undrafted free agent?
The Saints signed Harris on an unguaranteed contract as a low-risk move, hoping he can manage his maturity issues and contribute positively to the team.
