American football player (born 1981)
American football player
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 .
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]
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 . June 22, 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 .
^ Bair, Scott (December 1, 2009). "CHARGERS: Sign OLB Marques Harris" . 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 .
^ "About Marques Harris" . Kentwood Real Estate . Retrieved January 17, 2024 .
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