Marques Harris
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. | |||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
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| Weight: | 245 lb (111 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Grand Junction High School (Grand Junction, Colorado) | ||||||||
| College: | Southern Utah | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2005 | ||||||||
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Marques Harris (born September 20, 1981) is a former
undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Southern Utah
.
Harris has also played for the San Francisco 49ers.
Early years
Harris played
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
Great West Football Conference after recording 68 tackles and 11 sacks.[citation needed
]
Professional career
First stint with Chargers
After not getting drafted in the
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]
Second stint with Chargers
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]
References
- ^ "Former GJHS standout Marques Harris tasting success for San Diego". GJSentinel.com. December 29, 2008. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "GJ's Marques Harris still giving back to his hometown". GJSentinel.com. 22 June 2012. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ Hinton, Jay (July 17, 2004). "CU standout transfers to SUU". Deseret News. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "'Lights Out' fill-in glows with promise". December 16, 2007.
- ^ Johnson, Jerry Earl (December 22, 2006). "Who in the world is that flipping Utahn in San Diego". Deseret News. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "49ers Sign LB Marques Harris". 49ers.com. April 30, 2009. Archived from the original on May 2, 2009. Retrieved May 1, 2009.
- ^ "49ers Make Roster Moves on Tuesday". 49ers.com. San Francisco 49ers. October 27, 2009. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- San Diego Union-Tribune. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ "Marques Harris". Athletes for CARE. August 4, 2021. Retrieved January 17, 2024.
- ^ 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.
- Kentwood Real Estate. Retrieved January 17, 2024.