Williams once again re-iterated that he plans to sign on his birthday, Dec. 9.
Auburn has yet another important defensive piece to replace in 2024.
After three years starting for the Tigers’ defensive line, standout Marcus Harris is off to the NFL, he announced on social media Tuesday evening. Harris had one year of eligibility remaining.
The Montgomery, Alabama, native enjoyed his best college season in 2023, leading Auburn with 11 tackles for loss, including seven sacks, plus a forced fumble and 40 overall tackles. Harris earned first-team All-SEC honors from the Associated Press.
Harris’ consistent productivity gave him Pro Football Focus’ second-highest overall defensive grade on the team, only behind cornerback D.J. James, and Harris finished the regular season with the nation’s No. 4 run-defense grade among defensive linemen. PFF named him first team All-SEC, as well.
After beginning his college career at Kansas, Harris transferred to Auburn ahead of the 2021 season and proceeded to start 36 games.
Harris is the fourth Auburn defensive player to declare for the NFL draft, following cornerbacks D.J. James and Nehemiah Pritchett and safety Jaylin Simpson. Nickel Keionte Scott announced Monday that he will be returning in 2024.
