From getting used to the NFL schedule to moving to the West Coast, it’s been a full transition in a multitude of ways for the rookie.
But arguably one of the most important, and biggest from now through training camp, is getting down the new offensive scheme he’s in.
Harris talked about his biggest challenge about learning the playbook so far, as he’s been hard at work to try and get it down as much as he can.
“For me, the biggest challenge is just learning the different terminology,” Harris said. “You want to call it a hitch, but it’s called something else. Certain different routes and just calling it the right terminology.
“Just understanding it and putting it into your brain and making each thing connect,” Harris added. “That’s really been the biggest point of emphasis I’ve been working on. Making sure whenever I get this play call, it sticks in my brain and I’m not thinking about it or second-guessing myself.”
Harris has been able to work closely with wide receivers coach Sanjay Lal, who has been instrumental to trying to achieve that and more.
The receiver spoke glowingly about Lal and what they’ve been able to work on in these early stages.
That includes looking at the game a different way, which has helped him tremendously as he continues to develop.
“One thing he taught me already is just speed off the ball and just being super fast into the defense and not worrying about the defense,” Harris said. “Not letting the defense dictate your route.
“It’s not, ‘I have to get open.’ They got to cover me,” Harris later added. “That’s the mindset I’ve taken from him, that’s the mindset I’m real glad to get from him.”