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Nate HarrisMajor: Justice AdministrationPosition: MIKE LinebackerHeight, Weight: 6-foot-1, 235 lbs.Hometown: Miami, Fla.Notes: A two year starter at Dodge City Community College before transferring to U of L; originally recruited by the University of Miami (Fla.); Honorable Mention Junior College Grid-Wire All American his sophomore year; left junior college ranked as the No. 2 line backing prospect by Scout.com.Day to remember: Louisville’s regular season finale against Connecticut last year. Harris had 13 tackles and three sacks against the Huskies en route to a Cardinal victory.
William GayMajor: Sports AdministrationPosition: CornerbackHeight, Weight: 5-foot-11, 185 lbs.Hometown: Tallahassee, Fla.Notes: Came into U of L as a consensus top-70 cornerback in the nation (Rivals.com and TheInsiders.com); was clocked at 4.4 in the 40-yard dash while running track in high school; played quarterback, wide receiver and safety for his high school team; named to Conference USA All Freshman in 2003 and has since started 23 games for the Cards.Day to Remember: Nov. 28, 2003, against Cincinnati. Gay had a career-high eight tackles and one pass defended.
Brandon SharpMajor: Sports AdministrationPosition: Free SafetyHeight, Weight: 5-foot-11, 195 lbs.Hometown: Jacksonville, Fla.Notes: Three year starter at Bolles High School along with former Cardinals Jason Spitz and Antoine Sharp; picked off a city-best nine passes as a senior on way to leading his team to the state 2A title; played a majority of special teams along with some safety his first two years at U of L; moved into more of a set role at safety last year registering 48 tackles on the year.Day to Remember: Had a career-high eight tackles in the Cards’ thrilling overtime loss to West Virginia last year.
