page_title: Chris Harris Jr.
section_title: 2015
hierarchical_section_title: Chris Harris Jr. / Professional career / Denver Broncos / 2015
caption_attribution_description: English: Colorado National Guard members join the ranks of Colorado military members from all services during the Denver Broncos' Military Appreciation Day, Nov. 12, 2015, at the Bronco's Dove Valley training facility.
context_page_description: Christopher Harris Jr. is an American football cornerback for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League. He played college football at Kansas. He was signed by the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent on July 27, 2011.
  In his first season, Harris was named to the NFL All Rookie Team and achieved Breakout Player of the Year accolades. In 2015, Harris finished the season winning Super Bowl 50 with the Broncos over the Carolina Panthers, a season during which he was again selected as an All-Pro and chosen for the Pro Bowl. He is known for his off the field charitable activities, and in 2012, he started the Chris Harris Jr. Foundation to support children in need.
context_section_description: Harris and Talib returned as the starting cornerbacks under new defensive coordinator Wade Phillips.
  On October 4, 2015, Harris recorded a season-high eight combined tackles during a 23-20 win against the Minnesota Vikings. The following week, Harris made his most notable play of the regular season, intercepting Derek Carr and returning it for a 75-yard touchdown which was the Broncos only touchdown in their 16-10 victory at the Oakland Raiders. Harris finished the regular season with 58 combined tackles (49 solo), six pass deflections, two interceptions, two forced fumbles, and a touchdown in 16 games and 16 starts. His overall grade of 87.2 ranked as the second highest grade among cornerbacks from Pro Football Focus in 2015, behind only Darius Slay who received a grade of 87.3.
  After defeating the Pittsburgh Steelers in the AFC Divisional round and the New England Patriots in the AFC Championship, the Denver Broncos went on to appear in Super Bowl 50. On February 7, 2016, Harris recorded five solo tackles and a sack as the Broncos defeated the Carolina Panthers 24–10 to win Super Bowl 50. Harris didn't allow a touchdown reception in coverage from December 1, 2013 to December 15, 2015, a span that covered 35 games (including playoffs). The streak ended against the Steelers and Antonio Brown who was widely regarded as the best wide receiver in the league. He received enough votes from fellow NFL players to rank 52nd on the NFL Top 100 Players of 2016. During the 2015 season, the Denver Broncos secondary gained the nickname the "No Fly Zone" due to their superior coverage ability.
caption: Harris along with Bradley Roby signing autographs in 2015.
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