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Harris Signs Free Agent Deal With Lions
7/27/2011 12:07:00 PM | Football
Former All-American wide receiver Marcus Harris begin his professional playing career Tuesday when signed a free-agent deal with the Detroit Lions.
The St. Louis, Mo. native joins a Lions team that ranked 12th in the NFL in passing yards a season ago at 238.1 yards per game. The receiving corps is led by All-Pro receiver Calvin Johnson.
Harris closed out his remarkable MSU career as the school's all-time leader in receptions (216) and yards (2,471), while ranking second in touchdowns (21). His 216 receptions also rank second on the all-time OVC list.
Despite missing two games as a senior, Harris put together one of the finest single-season performances in school history, as he hauled in 84 passes for 1,057 yards and nine touchdowns. Harris led the FCS in receptions per game (9.33), and ranked second in yards per game (117.4).
His efforts did not go unnoticed as he was selected as a Second-Team All-American by The Sports Network and the Associated Press. He was also selected to play in the NFL Players Association All-Star Game.
In just nine games, Harris ranks second on the single-season list for receptions and tied for second in yards. He also tied for fourth on single-season touchdown list, while putting his name in a tie at the top of the list with five 100-yard performances.
Harris began the season by catching 11 passes for 73 yards in the season opener against Kent State, but suffered an injury that forced him to miss the next two games. He made his return against UT Martin and caught three passes for 52 yards in the Racer victory.
That was just the beginning for Harris, as he caught eight passes for 99 yards against Jacksonville State before putting together one of the best single-game performances against Missouri State. He caught nine passes in the game, covering 213 yards, while setting a school and Ohio Valley Conference record with five touchdowns.
Harris followed that performance by hauling in 11 passes for 85 yards and a touchdown against Eastern Illinois, marking the last time Harris would be held under 100 yards in his career.
The final four games of the season saw Harris go for 128 yards (12 catches) against Eastern Kentucky, 126 yards (8 catches) against Tennessee Tech, 138 yards (11 catches) against Tennessee Tech, and 137 yards (11 catches) against Tennessee State.
The St. Louis, Mo. native joins a Lions team that ranked 12th in the NFL in passing yards a season ago at 238.1 yards per game. The receiving corps is led by All-Pro receiver Calvin Johnson.
Harris closed out his remarkable MSU career as the school's all-time leader in receptions (216) and yards (2,471), while ranking second in touchdowns (21). His 216 receptions also rank second on the all-time OVC list.
Despite missing two games as a senior, Harris put together one of the finest single-season performances in school history, as he hauled in 84 passes for 1,057 yards and nine touchdowns. Harris led the FCS in receptions per game (9.33), and ranked second in yards per game (117.4).
His efforts did not go unnoticed as he was selected as a Second-Team All-American by The Sports Network and the Associated Press. He was also selected to play in the NFL Players Association All-Star Game.
In just nine games, Harris ranks second on the single-season list for receptions and tied for second in yards. He also tied for fourth on single-season touchdown list, while putting his name in a tie at the top of the list with five 100-yard performances.
Harris began the season by catching 11 passes for 73 yards in the season opener against Kent State, but suffered an injury that forced him to miss the next two games. He made his return against UT Martin and caught three passes for 52 yards in the Racer victory.
That was just the beginning for Harris, as he caught eight passes for 99 yards against Jacksonville State before putting together one of the best single-game performances against Missouri State. He caught nine passes in the game, covering 213 yards, while setting a school and Ohio Valley Conference record with five touchdowns.
Harris followed that performance by hauling in 11 passes for 85 yards and a touchdown against Eastern Illinois, marking the last time Harris would be held under 100 yards in his career.
The final four games of the season saw Harris go for 128 yards (12 catches) against Eastern Kentucky, 126 yards (8 catches) against Tennessee Tech, 138 yards (11 catches) against Tennessee Tech, and 137 yards (11 catches) against Tennessee State.
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