Another new Texan? Say it ain’t so! Let’s meet him.
Okay, the Houston Texans are about to make another pick so I have to write a second post immediately after this, so let’s learn more about our newest rookie from Lance Zierlein.
Marcus Harris is the newest Texan pic.twitter.com/w67d8LKa5q
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) April 27, 2024
Overview
Playmaking interior lineman who makes up for his lack of size with quickness and instincts. Harris punches above his weight class in the strength department, utilizing upper-body power and lower-body balance to fight the good fight. He’ll get moved around by bigger bodies, but he’s relentless and has the athleticism to find his way back into plays. He has skilled hands and the lateral quickness to dive into gaps as both a run defender and pass rusher. Harris’ best chance to succeed will be as a one-gapper in an even front where he can become a very good rotational defender or eventual starter.
Strengths
Highly instinctive with skilled hands and a feel for playmaking.
Clever show-and-go punch makes linemen fall off balance.
Uses angles and first-step quickness to create disruptions.
Low center of gravity maximizes contact balance and leverage.
Excellent range and agility to tackle as an interior defender.
Active feet and well-timed hand counters create rush chances.
Weaknesses
Below-average length to rip and toss blocker off of him.
Undersized and gets knocked back by centered power.
Can be swallowed and neutralized by size.
Pass rush lacks the consistent get-off that his run defense has.
So, what do you think, Texans fans?