Tre Harris, a standout wide receiver for the Ole Miss Rebels, measures 6-foot-3 and weighs 210 pounds. Before transferring to Ole Miss in 2023 to finish his final two seasons, Harris spent three years at Louisiana Tech. While with the Bulldogs, he amassed 1,529 receiving yards and scored 14 touchdowns. His move to the Rebels marked a major step in his college football journey, where he made an impact on the field with his size, skill, and experience gained over three productive seasons at the FBS level.
Inside Tre Harris’ Roots: Meet the Parents of the Ole Miss Wideout
Cleveland Joseph “Tre” Harris III, a key contributor at wide receiver for the Ole Miss Rebels, credits his relentless drive and discipline to the values instilled by his parents, Cleveland Harris Jr. and Delana Harris Jr.
His father, Cleveland, has spent more than 25 years working in the oil fields—a physically demanding profession that often required long stretches away from home. Despite the distance, Cleveland made time to be present in Tre’s development, reinforcing the importance of giving maximum effort.
“I got my work ethic from both my parents,” said Harris, a native of Lafayette, Louisiana. “My dad is a blue-collar worker who has been at it in the oil fields for 25 years. I’ve watched the amount of work he’s put in to put a roof over my head and my family’s head all these years.”
Cleveland’s consistent message to his son,
“Be dominant in everything”—became a foundational mindset for Tre. “I didn’t want to be a dominant receiver, I wanted to be a dominant player,” Harris said. “It’s not something I had to think about. That’s what I live by.”
While Cleveland worked away from home, Delana kept the household grounded. She raised Tre and his three sisters, managing everything from school schedules to practices. Her dedication was evident—she hasn’t missed a single Ole Miss home game.
Harris calls her a constant force.
“My dad could be in the oil fields for two or three months at a time, and my mom was there by herself with three girls and a boy,” he said. “I’ve never seen her with her head down or complaining.”
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Now a graduate with a degree in general business, Harris remains deeply grateful.
“I’m super thankful for both my parents. I couldn’t do any of this without them.”
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