Marcell Harris Explained

Marcell Harris
Position:Linebacker
Birth Date:9 June 1994
Birth Place:Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:208
High School:Dr. Phillips (Orlando, Florida)
College:Florida
Draftyear:2018
Draftround:6
Draftpick:184
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:167
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statvalue3:5
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statvalue4:3
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:1
Statlabel6:Pass deflections
Statvalue6:9
Pfr:HarrMa03

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.

Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Harris was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the sixth round (184th overall) of the 2018 NFL draft.[1] On September 3, 2018, Harris was placed on injured reserve.[2] He was activated off injured reserve to the active roster on November 1, 2018.[3] 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.[4] [5] He was promoted to the active roster on October 3, 2019.[6]

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.[7] 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.[8]

At the beginning of the 2021 NFL season, it was reported that Harris was making the switch from strong safety to linebacker.[9]

New York Jets

On April 25, 2022, Harris signed with the New York Jets.[10] Harris was released during final roster cuts on August 30.[11] He re–signed with the Jets on September 1.[12] He was released on November 24 and re-signed to the practice squad.[13]

Houston Texans

On November 21, 2023, Harris was signed to the Houston Texans practice squad.[14] He was not signed to a reserve/future contract after the season and thus became a free agent when his practice squad contract expired.[15]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: San Francisco 49ers Draft Florida S Marcell Harris. Fann, Joe. 49ers.com. April 28, 2018. July 4, 2018.
  2. Web site: 49ers Announce a Series of Roster Moves. 49ers.com. September 3, 2018.
  3. Web site: 49ers Announce Several Roster Moves ahead of Week 9. 49ers.com. November 1, 2018.
  4. Web site: 49ers Announce 53-man Roster. 49ers.com. August 31, 2019.
  5. Web site: 49ers Sign 9 Players to Practice Squad. 49ers.com. September 1, 2019.
  6. Web site: 49ers promote Marcell Harris, waive Antone Exum. Alper, Josh. Pro Football Talk. NBC Sports. October 2, 2019.
  7. Web site: Jackson, Ravens beat 49ers 20–17 to extend win streak to 8 . December 1, 2019 . . December 1, 2019.
  8. News: 49ers Sign Two Players to Extensions . 49ers.com . March 5, 2021 . March 5, 2021.
  9. Web site: Madson . Kyle . 2021-08-27 . Marcell Harris making strong case for roster spot in new role at linebacker . 2024-07-07 . Niners Wire. USA Today . en-US.
  10. Web site: Jets Sign LB Marcell Harris. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. April 25, 2022.
  11. Web site: Final Cuts: Jets Move 27 Players to Trim Roster to NFL's 53-Man Limit. Lange. Randy. Greenberg. Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. August 30, 2022.
  12. Web site: Riccette . Billy . 2022-09-01 . Jets place Vinny Curry on IR, re-sign Marcell Harris . 2024-07-07 . Jets Wire. USA Today . en-US.
  13. Web site: Jets Activate Rookie OL Max Mitchell. Greenberg, Ethan. NewYorkJets.com. November 26, 2022.
  14. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (11-21-2023) . HoustonTexans.com . 22 November 2023.
  15. Web site: Texans Sign 12 Players To Reserve/Future Contracts. Sports Illustrated. January 22, 2024. Thompson, Cole.