BIRMINGHAM – UAB senior cornerback Brontae Harris has been named to the Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year Watch List, as announced by the award’s panel on Wednesday.
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The honor is presented each year by CoSIDA, in association with The Associated Press and the Fiesta Bowl Organization, to three players who have overcome illness or injury with a remarkable comeback story. The overall winners of the award will be announced in conjunction with the 2021 Fiesta Bowl, held on Jan. 2 of next year.
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After suffering a season-ending foot injury in the preseason of 2019, Harris has stormed back in his senior campaign, tallying 24 tackles to go along with four TFL and a sack. The Colony, Ala. native has also added two pass breakups and an interception to his stat line this season. He has led a defense that ranks 11th nationally in pass defense.
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Harris is one of 53 players named to the watch list, and one of just four from Conference USA. For a full list of nominees for Mayo Clinic Comeback Player of the Year, click here.
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The Blazers return to action on Nov. 14 as they play host to North Texas with kickoff set for 2 p.m. from Historic Legion Field.
