2026 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Lanard Harris, DB, Henderson State University

• Name: Lanard Harris
• Position: Defensive Back
• College: Henderson State University
• Height: 6’0
• Weight: 199 lbs
• Twitter: HarrisLanard
• Instagram: 0knard

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft?

I would say that my drive, speed, explosiveness, and my zone and player to player defense, keep a positive attitude when I make a mistake, make sure to keep the team up in spirits and push them and myself to be better. 

What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you? 

One thing that NFL teams should know about me is I can be the team torch. What I mean by that is I will always set the tone and bring the light. When I am on the field I am going to do my job and destroy anything that comes my way. 

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?

If I could donate to one cause in the world it would be to organizations who help support children who come from not as fortunate families. I would love to be able to donate my time and money to help fulfill the children’s hunger and to help them get into sports and chase their athletic dreams. 

Who was your role model?

My role model would easily have to be my Granny, Flora Taylor. She always told me how to work through the obstacles life threw at me, to keep my head high, to never give up on my goals, and never take anything in my life for granted. 

Who is your favorite NFL team?

My favorite NFL team is the Steelers.

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?

Tray’von Culbert

What is your biggest pet peeve?

My biggest pet peeve would have to be when someone snatches something out of my possession 

Who is your favorite teacher ever?

My favorite teacher ever is Ms. Hawkins from Woodlawn high school

Overcoming diversity is what defines character, what was the hardest moment in your life to overcome? 

The hardest in my life I had to overcome would probably have to be when my pops died. 

If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house, what would it be? 

I don’t have a favorite franchise restaurant but I do have a favorite locally owned restaurant- Saketini Sushi & Hibachi.

What is your favorite snack food?

My favorite snack would have to be blue sour patches or blue sour straws.

What is your degree in?

My degree is in BIS- Business Interdisciplinary Studies.

If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who would it be and why?

The first person I would have dinner with would have to be my granny. I chose my granny because she is one of my biggest role models. The second person I would have dinner with is my son. I would have dinner with him because I am his role model, I want to show him the ways in life, I want to show him I will always be there for him and he can always count on me. The third person I would have dinner with is my girlfriend. I would have dinner with her because she is the love of my life and the mother of my child. 

What is your biggest weakness?

My biggest weakness would have to be trying to over perfect my craft as an athlete.  Although that can be good or bad, it is a good because the coaches will see I am a player who wants to strive to be better than the day before and a ball player who is dedicated to becoming the best athlete I can become, and it can also be bad because nothing in life is perfect and that’s just the reality of it.