Marques Harris

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Marques Harris
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Harris in November 2008
No. 92, 58, 54
Position: Linebacker
Personal information
Born: (1981-09-20) September 20, 1981 (age 42)
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:245 lb (111 kg)
Career information
High school: Grand Junction High School (Grand Junction, Colorado)
College: Southern Utah
Undrafted: 2005
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • First-team All-GWC (2004)
Career NFL statistics
Games played:64
Tackles:87
Sacks:8.0
Forced fumbles:3
Player stats at PFR

Marques Harris (born September 20, 1981) is a former American football linebacker. He was signed by the San Diego Chargers an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Southern Utah.

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Harris also played for the San Francisco 49ers.

Early life

Harris played high school football at Grand Junction High School in Grand Junction, Colorado. [1] During his senior year, he was named all-state by Denver Post and Rocky Mountain News. He also was a star wrestler, winning a state title in the 189-pound weight class as a senior. [2]

He also played baseball as a catcher and outfielder.[ citation needed ]

College career

Harris played college football at Colorado and Southern Utah. He played at Colorado from 2000–2003, totaling 133 tackles, 10 sacks and two interceptions. Before his senior year, he transferred to Southern Utah [3] where he earned third-team All-America by Sports Network and first-team All-Great West Football Conference after recording 68 tackles and 11 sacks.[ citation needed ]

Professional career

San Diego Chargers (first stint)

After not getting drafted in the 2005 NFL Draft, Harris signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers. He spent most of his career with the Chargers on special teams and as a pass rushing specialist. He is also known for doing a backflip after getting a sack. [4] [5]

San Francisco 49ers

Harris was signed by the San Francisco 49ers on April 30, 2009. [6] He was waived on October 27. [7]

San Diego Chargers (second stint)

Harris was re-signed by the Chargers on December 1, 2009. [8]

Personal life

Harris founded a non-profit organization called Athletes for CARE in January 2017. [9] He is a certified life coach and would regularly speak at public events through his organization. [10] He also works as a real-estate agent. [11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Former GJHS standout Marques Harris tasting success for San Diego". GJSentinel.com. December 29, 2008. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  2. ↑ "GJ's Marques Harris still giving back to his hometown". GJSentinel.com. June 22, 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  3. ↑ Hinton, Jay (July 17, 2004). "CU standout transfers to SUU". Deseret News . Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  4. ↑ "'Lights Out' fill-in glows with promise". December 16, 2007.
  5. ↑ Johnson, Jerry Earl (December 22, 2006). "Who in the world is that flipping Utahn in San Diego". Deseret News . Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  6. ↑ "49ers Sign LB Marques Harris". 49ers.com. April 30, 2009. Archived from the original on May 2, 2009. Retrieved May 1, 2009.
  7. ↑ "49ers Make Roster Moves on Tuesday". 49ers.com. San Francisco 49ers. October 27, 2009. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  8. ↑ Bair, Scott (December 1, 2009). "CHARGERS: Sign OLB Marques Harris". San Diego Union-Tribune . Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  9. ↑ "Marques Harris". Athletes for CARE. August 4, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  10. ↑ Peterson, Michael (July 28, 2022). "Former Chargers LB Marques Harris didn't let his potential be confined to a football field". Bolts from the Blue. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
  11. ↑ "About Marques Harris". Kentwood Real Estate . Retrieved January 17, 2024.
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