5 things to know about Bears new TE Demetrius Harris

From a Matt Nagy connection to basketball roots, get to know the Bears’ newest tight end Demetrius Harris.

4. Harris didn’t play football in college

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Interestingly enough, Chicago’s newest — and most productive, as of last season — tight end didn’t even play college football. Like Shaheen, Harris played basketball in college.

Harris, who stands tall at 6-foot-7 and 230 pounds, played college basketball at Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2013, where he spent his first five seasons with the Chiefs. Harris’ size makes him an intriguing possibility as a redzone threat.