Picked Penn State over Maryland, Tennessee and Virginia Tech.
HIGH SCHOOL
Played at Riverdale Baptist High School for head coach Olandis Gary…Led the Crusaders to a 10-0 record as a senior…Helped Riverdale Baptist to an 11-2 record as a sophomore…Guided the Crusaders to a 10-2 mark as a freshman…As a senior, posted 15 tackles and 6.5 sacks in four games before a season-ending injury…As a junior, tallied 26 tackles and six sacks…As a sophomore, collected 20 tackles and 15 sacks...Rated as a four-star prospect by ESPN and a three-star prospect by 247Sports, On3 and Rivals…Tabbed as the No. 257 overall prospect, No. 28 defensive end and No. 8 prospect in Maryland in the class by ESPN…Ranked as the No. 34 edge rusher and No. 13 prospect in Maryland by 247Sports…Slated as the No. 12 prospect in Maryland by On3 and the No. 16 prospect in the state by Rivals.
PERSONAL
Full name is Cortez Jayshawn Harris…Son of Shawn Harris and Lakishi Addison…Stepmom is Nevar Moore…Has three brothers, Frantz, Shawn and Savoy, and two sisters, Lee Ann and Nevawn…Intends to major in kinesiology.