Marcell Harris

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Marcell Harris
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Harris with the 49ers in 2020
Personal information
Born: (1994-06-09) June 9, 1994 (age 29)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school: Dr. Phillips (Orlando, Florida)
College: Florida
Position: Linebacker
NFL draft: 2018  / Round: 6 / Pick: 184
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:167
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:5
Fumble recoveries:3
Interceptions:1
Pass deflections:9
Player stats at PFR

Marcell Harris (born June 9, 1994) is an American football linebacker who is a free agent. He played college football at Florida. Harris had 102 tackles and two interceptions between 2014 and 2016. Due to a torn Achilles tendon, he missed the 2017 season.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span Bench press
6 ft 0+3⁄4 in
(1.85 m)		216 lb
(98 kg)		32 in
(0.81 m)		8+5⁄8 in
(0.22 m)		16 reps
All values from NFL Combine [1]

San Francisco 49ers

Harris was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round (184th overall) of the 2018 NFL Draft. [2] On September 3, 2018, Harris was placed on injured reserve. [3] He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on November 1, 2018. [4] In Week 16 against the Chicago Bears, Harris made a late hit on Mitchell Trubisky. As a result, he was fined $10,026 six days later.

On August 31, 2019, Harris was waived by the 49ers and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [5] [6] He was promoted to the active roster on October 3, 2019. [7]

During Week 13 against the Baltimore Ravens, Harris forced a fumble on quarterback Lamar Jackson and recovered the football during a narrow 20–17 road loss. [8] The 49ers reached Super Bowl LIV, but lost 31–20 to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Harris signed a one-year contract extension with the 49ers on March 5, 2021. [9]

At the beginning of the 2021 NFL season, it was reported that Harris was making the switch from strong safety to linebacker. [10]

New York Jets

On April 25, 2022, Harris signed with the New York Jets. [11] Harris was released during final roster cuts on August 30. [12] He re–signed with the Jets on September 1. [13] He was released on November 24 and re-signed to the practice squad. [14]

Houston Texans

On November 21, 2023, Harris was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad. [15] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ "Marcell Harris Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved January 22, 2020.
  2. ↑ Fann, Joe (April 28, 2018). "San Francisco 49ers Draft Florida S Marcell Harris". 49ers.com. Retrieved July 4, 2018.
  3. ↑ "49ers Announce a Series of Roster Moves". 49ers.com. September 3, 2018.
  4. ↑ "49ers Announce Several Roster Moves ahead of Week 9". 49ers.com. November 1, 2018.
  5. ↑ "49ers Announce 53-man Roster". 49ers.com. August 31, 2019.
  6. ↑ "49ers Sign 9 Players to Practice Squad". 49ers.com. September 1, 2019.
  7. ↑ Alper, Josh (October 2, 2019). "49ers promote Marcell Harris, waive Antone Exum". Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports.
  8. ↑ "Jackson, Ravens beat 49ers 20–17 to extend win streak to 8". www.espn.com. December 1, 2019. Retrieved December 1, 2019.
  9. ↑ "49ers Sign Two Players to Extensions". 49ers.com. March 5, 2021. Retrieved March 5, 2021.
  10. ↑ "Marcell Harris making strong case for roster spot in new role at linebacker". ninerswire.com. August 26, 2021. Retrieved August 30, 2021.
  11. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (April 25, 2022). "Jets Sign LB Marcell Harris". NewYorkJets.com.
  12. ↑ Lange, Randy; Greenberg, Ethan (August 30, 2022). "Final Cuts: Jets Move 27 Players to Trim Roster to NFL's 53-Man Limit". NewYorkJets.com.
  13. ↑ "Jets place Vinny Curry on IR, re-sign Marcell Harris". jetswire.nbcsports.com. Retrieved June 16, 2023.
  14. ↑ Greenberg, Ethan (November 26, 2022). "Jets Activate Rookie OL Max Mitchell". NewYorkJets.com.
  15. ↑ "Houston Texans Transactions (11-21-2023)". HoustonTexans.com. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
  16. ↑ Thompson, Cole (January 22, 2024). "Texans Sign 12 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts". Sports Illustrated .
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