Marques Harris
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| San Diego Chargers — No. 92 | |
| Outside linebacker | |
| Date of birth: September 20, 1981 | |
| Place of birth: Salt Lake City, Utah | |
| Height: 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | Weight: 245 lb (111 kg) |
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| 2005 for the San Diego Chargers | |
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| College: Southern Utah | |
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Marques Harris (born September 20, 1981 in Salt Lake City, UT) is an American football linebacker for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League. He was originally signed by the Chargers an undrafted free agent in 2005. He played college football at Southern Utah.
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[edit] Early years
Harris played high school football at Grand Junction High School in Grand Junction, Colorado. 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. He also played baseball as a catcher and outfielder.
[edit] College career
Harris played college football at Colorado and Southern Utah University. He played at Colorado from 2000-2003, totaling 133 tackles, 10 sacks and two interceptions. Before his senior year he transferred to Souther Utah 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.
[edit] Professional career
After not getting drafted in the 2005 NFL Draft, Harris signed as an undrafted free agent with the San Diego Chargers. He has spent most of his career on special teams and as a pass rushing specialist. He is also known for doing a backflip after getting a sack.[1]
