Marcus Harrison

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Marcus Harrison
Marcus Harrison 2008.jpg
Harrison in 2008 with the Chicago Bears
No. 94, 99, 90
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (1984-07-10) July 10, 1984 (age 39)
Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:316 lb (143 kg)
Career information
High school: Little Rock (AR) Mills
College: Arkansas
NFL draft: 2008  / Round: 3 / Pick: 90
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:55
Sacks:3.0
Player stats at PFR

Marcus Harrison (born July 10, 1984) is a former American football defensive tackle. He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 2008 NFL Draft after playing college football at Arkansas. [1]

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Early life

Harrison with the Razorbacks in 2006 Marcus Harrison Uark.jpg
Harrison with the Razorbacks in 2006

Harrison played high school football at Mills High School in Little Rock. After a successful career as an Arkansas Razorback, Harrison stepped up for the Chicago Bears and had a productive rookie season, rotating in and playing extensively alongside Tommie Harris.

Professional career

On September 4, 2011, Harrison was claimed off waivers by the Carolina Panthers. However, he failed his physical and was placed back on waivers.

On October 14, Harrison was signed by the New England Patriots, and to make room, the Patriots released Phillip Adams. He was released on October 15, 2011.

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References

  1. "2008 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 12, 2023.