Marcus Harris (wide receiver, born 1989) facts for kids
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born: | March 1, 1989 | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 187 lb (85 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Kirkwood (Kirkwood, Missouri) | ||||||||
| College: | Murray State | ||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2011 | ||||||||
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Marcus Ryan "Soup" Harris is a former professional American football player. He was born on March 1, 1989. Marcus played as a wide receiver during his career.
He played college football at Murray State University. Later, he joined several professional teams. These included the Detroit Lions and New York Giants.
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Early Life and High School Football
Marcus Harris grew up in Kirkwood, Missouri. He played football at Kirkwood High School. In high school, he was a quarterback.
During his senior year, he was a great player. He passed for 1,800 yards. He also ran for 450 yards. He helped his team reach the state championship game.
He was named first-team all-conference in his junior and senior years. He also received honorable mention all-state after his junior year. That year, he threw for 2,423 yards.
College Football Career
Marcus Harris played college football for the Murray State Racers. He played from 2007 to 2010. He was a very successful receiver in college.
By the end of his college career, he had caught 217 passes. He gained 2,479 receiving yards. He also scored 21 receiving touchdowns.
Professional Football Journey
After college, Marcus Harris hoped to join the NFL. He was seen as one of the top wide receivers in the 2011 NFL draft.
Starting with the Detroit Lions
Marcus Harris was not chosen in the 2011 NFL draft. However, the Detroit Lions signed him on July 28, 2011. He was later released by the Lions in August 2011.
He rejoined the Lions' practice squad in November 2011. A practice squad allows players to train with the team. He signed a new contract with the Lions in January 2012.
Time with Other Teams
In August 2012, Harris signed with the Tennessee Titans. He was released by the Titans later that month. He then played for the Omaha Nighthawks in the United Football League during the 2012 season.
In 2013, Marcus joined the Iowa Barnstormers. This team was part of the Arena Football League (AFL). He had a great season with them. He caught 94 passes for 1,223 yards. He also scored 19 touchdowns.
Playing for the New York Giants
Marcus Harris signed with the New York Giants in August 2013. He was released and then re-signed to their practice squad. He moved on and off the practice squad that year.
In 2014, he was placed on injured reserve. This meant he couldn't play due to an injury. He was released by the Giants in July 2015. He became a free agent in March 2016.
Later Career
In January 2017, Harris was assigned to the Baltimore Brigade. This was another team in the Arena Football League. However, he did not end up playing for the Brigade.
