BRONCOS’ CHRIS HARRIS A FILMBUFF

Harris has his own corner in NFL version of study hall

Four big-screen TVs showed recentNewYork Jets games on a continuous loop in the Broncos’ locker room at Dove Valley last week. Players peeked up between bites of lunch and text messages. For Chris Harris, the videos are reruns.

When looking for reasons Harris has gone from undrafted to being one of the NFL’s best cornerbacks, the film never lies. Harris studies his opponent on his iPad during meetings, between meals and for two hours after he leaves Broncos headquarters.

Video makes him a gamer as he melds mental snapshots with underappreciated athleticism.

“I look at a lot of film. That’s what really puts meover the edge,” Harris said. “When I get to the game, the offense might try to hide a play, but I can see it. Having four years experience now, the game has slowed down.”

Football becomes easier when it makes sense. Hope is not a strategywhen playing cornerback. Harris wastes no energy, no movement, a shark in his pursuit of perfection. Slightly undersized at a generously listed 5-foot-10, Harris trusts his speed but believes the quickest way to best an opponent remains with his brain. He’s the guy you would want on “Jeopardy.”

“He’swired in; it’s very important to him. He’s ultra-competitive in everything he does, and part of that is preparation,” said Denver defensive coordinator Jack Del Rio. “He really understands what’s coming, formations and splits, receiver locations, what they do with different guys — he’s all over it.”

Just eight months removed fromACL surgery on his left knee, Harris has graded out as the NFL’s second-best cornerback this season, according to Pro Football Focus. He ranks behind San Diego’s Brandon Flowers and well ahead of shutdown aces Richard Sherman of Seattle and

I look at a lot of film. That’swhat really puts me over the edge. When I get to the game, the offense might try to hide a play, but I can see it. Having four years experience now, the game has slowed down.” Broncos cornerback Chris Harris

John Leyba, The Denver Post Broncos cornerback Chris Harris has made eight interceptions during his NFL career, including one against the Seahawks in Seattle this season.