Hillcrest Alaun Anania Harris overcomes an injury, commits to the Tulane Football

Hillcrest Football Alum Ananias Harris thought that his college football career was over

In his first season at Georgia Military College in Valdosta, Georgia, the 6-foot 6, 320 pound-off-offensive lineman suffered a serious injury. Harris carried out a down block to the back of the line backer when he was hit, which caused all tendons to be crushed in his right ankle. The injury required a reconstructive operation that he had subjected to in October 2024.

“It was a big setback, a big comeback,” said Harris. “I am glad that I went through this phase. They have exams and difficulties. Not everything is smoothly sailing. I showed this operation that football can be taken away from them.”

It took about four months after the operation to get back on its feet and continued his training with the laboratory in Tuscaloosa, where he started training in the entire process in 2020.

Seven months after an operation, Harris committed himself in Tulane and chose the green wave via offers from Georgia State, Texas State, Southern Miss and others.

It was an opportunity that he hadn't expected.

“I was at Juco for two years,” said Harris. “So after the operation, I think I have to stay another year or I don't go anywhere. I have doubtful every day.

“I think I was ready and Tulane came and gave me a shot. I thought: 'I don't want to miss this blessing'” “

Harris, a graduate of the Hillcrest High School 2023, did not consider a big recruit that came from the high school. He decided to visit the Junior College route and began his college career at the Hutchinson Community College in Hutchinson, Kansas. He played one season there before switching to Georgia Military College.

“The Juco world is not a joke,” he said. “I had to put my head down. I had to grind. It's not easy.”

Southern Miss was the first to offer Harris after his injury. Then came Texas State, then Tulane. But it didn't take Harris long to make his decision. Two days after he was offered by the Green Wave, he announced his commitment.

His relationship with Tulane Run Game coordinator and offensive lines trainer Evan McKissack played a major role in his decision together with the successful success of the program. McKissack, who previously trained in Troy, had recruited Harris from the high school.

“It only showed me a lot, he kept pace with me,” said Harris. “… the program itself was a completed deal.”

Now Harris is worthwhile that his hard work pays off. But he knows that he is far from finished.

“I still got to work, I still have to be at the top,” said Harris. “But now I have a sidewalk. I have what it needs. And now I have to push further and continue to work on grinding on.”

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