Jabari Deonate Harris

How old are you?

I'm 29 years old.

When did you start playing American football?

When I was 5 (1997).

How/why did you get started?

Neighborhood friends invited me to play for the neighborhood team.

With what teams have you played? Where are you playing for 2021?

I’ve played for the Helsinki Roosters, Helsinki Wolverines, and Bialystok Lowlanders in Poland. Currently I'm  playing for the Porvoo Butchers.

What is your biggest challenge related to football?

Staying healthy and mentally focused through the long Finnish winters.

What is your biggest football-related accomplishment?

Winning a championship and the MVP in 2016.

What is your next football goal?

Make it to the Men's Maple League Championship.

How do you feel InsideRun represents you and the sport?

Football is my life and InsideRun represents and supports football. That means InsideRun is life, by the laws of the football gods.

What opportunities has football given you?

It has allowed me to build a new life here in Europe, on and off the field.

What lessons has football taught you?

To never give up and to ignore opinions.

Do you have a favorite football story about teamwork?

I just love football and everything about it.