Alfred Carl Harris (born December 31, 1956) is an American former professional football player who was a defensive end and linebacker in the National Football League (NFL) for twelve seasons during the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.
He played college football for Arizona State University, and earned All-American honors.
The Chicago Bears chose Harris in the first round (ninth pick overall) in the 1979 NFL Draft.
Harris sat out the entire 1985 season due to a contract dispute with the Bears, and missed being part of one of the most dominating Super Bowl teams of all time.
[3] He was dismissed by the San Francisco 49ers on December 27, 2010, after 49ers President Jed York fired head coach Mike Singletary.