He entered top-level football early when he played for the Oakleigh Chargers in the TAC Cup as a bottom-aged player, in addition to representing Vic Metro in the 2013 AFL Under 18 Championships.

He was recruited by the Melbourne Football Club with the fortieth overall selection in the 2013 AFL draft and made his debut in the 2014 season.

[4] After graduating from school in 2012 and commencing a science degree at the University of Melbourne in 2013,[5] he entered his draft year as the co-captain of the Oakleigh Chargers, becoming the first indigenous player to captain a TAC Cup side.

[12] He was praised during the match by AFL Media journalist, Jennifer Phelan, by stating he "demanded attention every time he went near the ball with his speed, courage and creativity.

"[13] His performances in the pre-season earned him a round one debut in the seventeen point loss against St Kilda at Etihad Stadium.

[20] After the recruitment of Carlton small forward, Jeff Garlett, Kennedy Harris struggled to maintain a spot in the senior side.

[26] Before being recruited into the AFL, Kennedy Harris had a regular role in the 2010 ABC1 TV show, Dead Gorgeous, starring in all 13 episodes as Charlie.