Hamilton Tiger-Cats sign wide receiver Davon “Smoke” Harris

Davon "Smoke" Harris playing at Louisiana Tech. (Photo by Emerald McIntyre)
Davon "Smoke" Harris playing at Louisiana Tech. (Photo by Emerald McIntyre)

The Hamilton Tiger-Cats signed wide receiver Davon “Smoke” Harris to the practice squad on Thursday.

Davon “Smoke” Harris is five foot seven and weighs 183 pounds. The 24-year-old from St. Francisville, Louisiana, went undrafted in the 2024 NFL Draft and did not sign with any team.

Collegiately, Harris played six seasons at Louisiana Tech (2018-23) making 308 catches for 2,908 yards, 23 touchdowns, 35 carries for 95 yards, two touchdowns, 41 kick returns for 992 yards, 82 punt returns for 829 yards, one touchdown, and two tackles (1 solo, 1 assist) in 61 games for the Bulldogs.

In 2023, Harris made 83 catches for 796 yards, four touchdowns, nine carries for one yard, six kick returns for 125 yards, 28 punt returns for 234 yards, and one touchdown in 12 games. He led the Conference USA receivers with 1,156 all-purpose yards and players with four games of 10+ receptions. Harris ended the season catching a pass in 44 consecutive games.

Harris was named to the All-Conference USA Freshman Team in 2019, two-time Second Team All-Conference USA in 2020 and 2021, and First Team All-Conference USA in 2022.

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