Marcus Harris (defensive tackle) explained

Marcus Harris
Current Team:New England Patriots
Number:58
Position:Defensive tackle
Birth Date:27 September 2000
Birth Place:Montgomery, Alabama, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:2
Weight Lb:298
High School:Park Crossing
College:Kansas (2019–2020)
Auburn (2021–2023)
Draftyear:2024
Draftround:7
Draftpick:247
Pastteams:
Status:Practice squad
Highlights:
Pfr:HarrMa08

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

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

Houston Texans

Harris was selected by the Houston Texans in the seventh round (247th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.[17] He was waived on August 27, and re-signed to the practice squad.[18] [19] He was released on October 9.[20]

New England Patriots

On October 11, 2024, Harris was signed to the New England Patriots practice squad.[21]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marcus Harris - Football Recruiting - Player Profiles . ESPN . 23 February 2024.
  2. Web site: February 7, 2019 . Marcus Harris Announces Commitment to Play Football at University of Kansas . 23 February 2024 . FieldLevel.
  3. Web site: Green . Tom . August 10, 2021 . Kansas defensive line transfer Marcus Harris 'as advertised' for Auburn . 23 February 2024 . AL.com.
  4. Web site: Peavey . Emerson . October 20, 2020 . Kansas football defensive lineman Marcus Harris is 'just scratching the surface' . 23 February 2024 . The University Daily Kansan.
  5. Web site: Green . Tom . May 21, 2021 . Kansas defensive end transfer, Montgomery native commits to Auburn . 23 February 2024 . AL.com.
  6. Web site: Vitale . Josh . May 21, 2021 . Montgomery defensive lineman Marcus Harris transferring from Kansas to Auburn football . 23 February 2024 . Montgomery Advisor.
  7. Web site: Baylow . Gus . May 12, 2021 . Kansas football star defensive lineman Marcus Harris enters transfer portal . 23 February 2024 . The University Daily Kansan.
  8. Web site: Smith . Benton . May 12, 2021 . Starting DE Marcus Harris enters transfer portal, leaving KU football . 23 February 2024 . KU Sports.
  9. Web site: Vitale . Josh . May 30, 2021 . For Marcus Harris and his family, coming home to Auburn football 'a dream come true' . 23 February 2024 . Montgomery Advisor.
  10. Web site: Hill . Jordan . May 21, 2021 . Former Kansas defensive end Marcus Harris commits to Auburn . 23 February 2024 . Opelika-Auburn News.
  11. Web site: Green . Tom . March 25, 2022 . Auburn's Marcus Harris still drawing from lessons learned during time at Kansas . 23 February 2024 . AL.com.
  12. Web site: Marcus Harris 2022 Game Log . 23 February 2024 . College Football at Sports-Reference.com.
  13. Web site: Cavanagh . Joleigh . December 14, 2023 . Marcus Harris Declares for 2024 NFL Draft . 23 February 2024 . Eagle Eye TV.
  14. Web site: Silva . Richard . December 12, 2023 . Marcus Harris declares for 2024 NFL Draft, won't return to Auburn football . 23 February 2024 . Montgomery Advisor.
  15. Web site: Cole . Adam . December 13, 2023 . Auburn defensive lineman Marcus Harris declares for NFL Draft . 23 February 2024 . Dothan Eagle.
  16. Web site: Noyes . Craig . December 12, 2023 . Marcus Harris declares for 2024 NFL Draft . 23 February 2024 . The Auburn Plainsman.
  17. Web site: Dougherty . Drew . April 27, 2024 . Auburn defensive tackle Marcus Harris joins Texans in 7th round . 2024-07-05 . Houston Texans.
  18. Web site: August 27, 2024 . Houston Texans Transactions (08-27-2024) . 2024-10-12 . HoustonTexans.com.
  19. Web site: August 28, 2024 . Houston Texans Transactions (08-28-2024) . 2024-10-12 . HoustonTexans.com.
  20. Web site: October 9, 2024 . Houston Texans Transactions (10-09-2024) . 2024-10-12 . HoustonTexans.com.
  21. Web site: Patriots Sign Two Players to the Practice Squad. Patriots.com. October 11, 2024.

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