National Football Foundation

Referred to as "a coach's dream" by Louisiana Tech head coach and athletics director Derek Dooley, Quin Harris has all the intangibles that make him the quintessential pick as the Bulldogs' first-ever NFF National Scholar-Athlete.

Registering a perfect 4.0 GPA five of his last six quarters of his undergraduate studies, Harris graduated magna cum laude with a degree in kinesiology last May. A three-time Academic All-WAC selection, he landed on at least the Dean's List every quarter in college except one. Harris is now pursuing a master's in exercise physiology and sports performance. 

The Visalia, Calif., native is a three-year letterman, garnering Louisiana Sports Writers Association All-Louisiana Team recognition in 2006 and '07. The Second Team All-WAC performer and team captain has tallied 270 career tackles, including 18 tackles for loss and 9.5 sacks, and three interceptions. 

Active in the community, Harris is a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and the three-year vice president of the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. He has participated in community service projects through Habitat for Humanity, Lift for Learning, St. Jude's, the Northeast Louisiana Food Drive and local elementary schools. Harris is currently a senior consultant at Depuy Synthes Spine.