Marcus Harris (defensive tackle)

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Marcus Harris
No. 59 – Houston Texans
Position: Defensive tackle
Personal information
Born: (2000-09-27) September 27, 2000 (age 23)
Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:284 lb (129 kg)
Career information
High school:Park Crossing (Montgomery, Alabama)
College: Kansas (2019–2020)
Auburn (2021–2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / round: 7 / pick: 247
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Marcus Harris (born September 27, 2000) is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas Jayhawks and the Auburn Tigers and was selected by the Texans in the seventh round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life and high school

Harris attended high school at Park Crossing in Montgomery, Alabama. Coming out of high school, Harris was rated as a three-star recruit where he decided to commit to play college football for the Kansas Jayhawks. [1] [2]

College career

Kansas

During, Harris's first year with the Jayhawks in 2019 he would play in two games before redshirting. [3] During week three of the 2020 season, Harris made six tackles with three being for a loss. [4] In the following week, Harris would notch two and half tackles for a loss against rival Kansas State. [5] In 2020, Harris had a breakout year totaling 27 tackles with seven and a half being for a loss, a forced fumble, and a fumble recovery. [6] After the conclusion of the 2020 season, Harris decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal. [7] [8]

Auburn

Harris decided to transfer to play for the Auburn Tigers. [9] [10] During the 2021 season, Harris notched 27 tackles, with six going for a loss, two sacks, and a fumble recovery which he returned for a touchdown. [11] In 2022, Harris notched 30 tackles, with six and a half going for a loss, two sacks, and a pass deflection. [12] During the 2023 season, Harris tallied 40 tackles with 11 going for a loss, seven sacks, and a forced fumble, where for his performance he was named first-team all-SEC. [13] After the conclusion of the 2023 season, Harris decided to declare for the 2024 NFL draft. [14] [15]

Harris finished his career with the Auburn Tigers notching 97 tackles, with 23.5 being for a loss, and 11 sacks. [16]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+3⁄8 in
(1.89 m)		286 lb
(130 kg)		32 in
(0.81 m)		9+5⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		5.06 s1.77 s2.94 s4.69 s7.78 s29.5 in
(0.75 m)		8 ft 7 in
(2.62 m)		34 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [17] [18]

Harris was selected by the Houston Texans in the seventh round (247th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft. [19] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad. [20] [21]

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References

  1. ↑ "Marcus Harris - Football Recruiting - Player Profiles". ESPN. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  2. ↑ "Marcus Harris Announces Commitment to Play Football at University of Kansas". FieldLevel. February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  3. ↑ Green, Tom (August 10, 2021). "Kansas defensive line transfer Marcus Harris 'as advertised' for Auburn". AL.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  4. ↑ Peavey, Emerson (October 20, 2020). "Kansas football defensive lineman Marcus Harris is 'just scratching the surface'". The University Daily Kansan. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  5. ↑ Green, Tom (May 21, 2021). "Kansas defensive end transfer, Montgomery native commits to Auburn". AL.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  6. ↑ Vitale, Josh (May 21, 2021). "Montgomery defensive lineman Marcus Harris transferring from Kansas to Auburn football". Montgomery Advisor. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  7. ↑ Baylow, Gus (May 12, 2021). "Kansas football star defensive lineman Marcus Harris enters transfer portal". The University Daily Kansan. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  8. ↑ Smith, Benton (May 12, 2021). "Starting DE Marcus Harris enters transfer portal, leaving KU football". KU Sports. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  9. ↑ Vitale, Josh (May 30, 2021). "For Marcus Harris and his family, coming home to Auburn football 'a dream come true'". Montgomery Advisor. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  10. ↑ Hill, Jordan (May 21, 2021). "Former Kansas defensive end Marcus Harris commits to Auburn". Opelika-Auburn News. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  11. ↑ Green, Tom (March 25, 2022). "Auburn's Marcus Harris still drawing from lessons learned during time at Kansas". AL.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Marcus Harris 2022 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
  13. ↑ Cavanagh, Joleigh (December 14, 2023). "Marcus Harris Declares for 2024 NFL Draft". Eagle Eye TV. Retrieved February 23, 2024.
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