2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Marcus Harris, WR, Lincoln (MO)

• Name: Marcus Harris
• Position: WR
• College: Lincoln (MO) 
• Height: 6’0 1/2
• Weight: 190
• Twitter: marcusharris26
• Instagram: marcus.harr1s

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft? 

• Experience/knowledge, versatility to play outside and inside, the ability to play on every special team unit, ability to take and apply coaching 

Tell me about a time you faced adversity and how you responded?

• A time I faced adversity was when I had football taken away from me in the year of 2024, the way I handled this was starting with a lot of self-reflection and realizing I still had a responsibility to finish school for the semester. I continued by working out everyday just as I would be if I were in season and praying I would get another chance. This whole situation really,I feel like, gave me a new love and appreciation for the game. 

What are your hobbies outside of football? 

• Outside of football I like to cook for myself but especially for other people, watching sports, play various sports (basketball, baseball/softball, tennis/pickleball, etc), I love to fish, play with my dog, workout, and bible study 

What role do you see yourself playing at the next level? 

• I believe my role to begin with will be special teams and or practice squad. Truthfully any role that I get an opportunity to play I will be grateful and give it my everything. 

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be? 

• I would donate to help world hunger 

How do you handle coaching, especially criticism or being corrected repeatedly?

• I have learned to listen to the message and not the tone, so I would say that I take coaching fairly well

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school? 

• I would say it is probably Sebastian Rouse because of his size

If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who would it be and why did you choose them? 

• Jesus Christ, Julio Jones, Denzel Washington. I chose these three because Jesus would be able to give me spiritual advice/guidance that no one else can, Julio would be able to give me advice on football from a league standpoint along with tips for a receiver and financial advice, finally I feel like Denzel would give great life advice and also because he is my all time favorite actor. 

If you were benched tomorrow, what would be the most likely reason? 

• Honestly it would have to be that the man behind me deserves the job more than me 

Walk me through your typical pre-game routine?

• Start by warming up on the field with a dynamic warm up and footwork drills ( most of the time a ladder), next is a light pat and go with QB’s, then depending on how much time we have until the first group is out I will sit on the field and just vibe to my music and think about the game plan. Then I go back into the locker room and roll out a little bit, relax and definitely use the bathroom before I go out for team stretch.   

What is your favorite snack food? 

• fruit snacks (Welch or Motts) 

What scheme do you feel you fit the best in? 

• I would say a vertical passing scheme 

What is your degree in? 

• Sport Management

What would be the first thing you buy with your first NFL check? 

• Definitely a house for my grandmother 

Describe a time in a game where you feel you made a mistake, and explain how you bounced back?

• In the first series of the first game of last season I caught a 94 yard touchdown but got it called halfway back because I started to taunt on my way to the end zone. Of course the coach took me out and I instantly knew I messed up, took the coaching and collected myself and reminded myself of my goals along with the team’s goals. Once I went back in I did not talk or entertain the other team anymore and proceeded to score about a 40-50 yard touchdown and win the game.    

Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist?

1. Altar- Hulvey ft Forrest Frank
2. Gave It All – FCG Heem ft Lil Poppa 
3. Encore – Cheryl Lynn