"Harris was a full-time starter his first couple of years in Houston, but was gradually pushed into a backup role by a combination of injury and inconsistent play; all but three games of his 2024 season were wiped out by injury and he never regained a starting job in 2025."
"Our own Kevin Knight liked his athleticism, coverage ability, and upside back in 2022 when he was entering the draft, but was not a fan of his run defense and spotty tackling. The athleticism and coverage ability is there, but Harris has not been able to deliver on his considerable promise to this point."
"The Falcons, who just rolled the dice on Divine Deablo next year betting his traits would allow him to excel in Jeff Ulbrich's defense, are undoubtedly making a similar bet with Harris."
The Falcons have been active during legal tampering, focusing primarily on offensive additions while also addressing defensive needs. They signed two young defensive players with starting experience intended as rotational contributors and backups. The team faces challenges replacing departed defensive players like David Onyemata and Dee Alford. Cameron Thomas was signed to bolster the defensive front, while Christian Harris, acquired from the Texans, targets the team's struggling inside linebacker position. Harris was a full-time starter early in his Houston tenure but gradually transitioned to backup status due to injury and inconsistent performance. The Falcons are betting on Harris's athleticism and coverage skills to succeed in their defensive scheme.
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