Tommie Harris Chicago Bears Footballs

Tommie Harris Signed NFL Football Chicago Bears

Tommie Harris, Jr. is a defensive tackle for the Chicago Bears. He was drafted by the Bears 14th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at Oklahoma. Harris is a two-time All-Pro and three-time Pro Bowl selection. In 2004, he finished second in balloting for the Defensive Rookie of the Year award. In only his second NFL season, Harris was selected for the first time for the 2006 Pro Bowl. Harris is ideally suited to coach Lovie Smith's version of the Tampa 2 defense, which relies on quick, agile linemen to get pressure on the quarterback. Harris' play has earned him comparisons to the young Warren Sapp, who rose to prominence in a similar defensive scheme. On June 19, 2008, Tommie signed a contract extension with the Chicago Bears for $40 million over 4 years. It also includes a $8.5 million Pro Bowl bonus which he will receive if he makes it to the Pro Bowl in 2008, 2009, and 2010. He can make an additional $2 million based on performance. It also included $17 million in guarantees.