William Harris (American football)

William Milton Harris (February 10, 1965 – February 4, 2014) was an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL).

High school and college
Harris was born and raised in Houston, Texas and attended M. B. Smiley High School. He played at the collegiate level at Bishop College and the University of Texas at Austin. Harris was a second-team All-America selection as a junior.

Professional career
Harris was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the seventh round of the 1987 NFL Draft and spent that season with the team. After a year away from the NFL, Harris spent the 1989 NFL season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the 1990 NFL season with the Green Bay Packers.

Death
Harris died in Houston on February 4, 2014 after a long bout with Lou Gehrig's disease. He was interred at Resthaven Cemetery in Houston.