Marcell Harris

Golden Nuggets

• Followed in his father's football career path, as Mike Harris played defensive back at the University of Florida for four years (1994-97).
• In high school, Harris participated in Nike Football's "The Opening" series, which according to Nike is "the only national camp that offers athletes state-of-the-art education in both Nike Football Training and position-specific football from respected position coaches, while improving each player who attends, and does all of this free of cost to attendees."
• Harris grew up with former Gator teammates CB Duke Dawson, who was drafted in 2nd round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, and S Keanu Neal, who was drafted in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. All three played on the 7-on-7 team, the Rat Pak, that was coached by 8-year NFL veteran Keiwan Ratliff.

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Golden Nuggets

• Followed in his father's football career path, as Mike Harris played defensive back at the University of Florida for four years (1994-97).
• In high school, Harris participated in Nike Football's "The Opening" series, which according to Nike is "the only national camp that offers athletes state-of-the-art education in both Nike Football Training and position-specific football from respected position coaches, while improving each player who attends, and does all of this free of cost to attendees."
• Harris grew up with former Gator teammates CB Duke Dawson, who was drafted in 2nd round of the 2018 NFL Draft by the New England Patriots, and S Keanu Neal, who was drafted in the first round of the 2016 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons. All three played on the 7-on-7 team, the Rat Pak, that was coached by 8-year NFL veteran Keiwan Ratliff.

Goldmine

• The 49ers hosted the third annual Crucial Catch Fashion Show presented by Dignity Health in October of 2019, featuring cancer warriors representing all cancers as they modeled apparel donated by Levi's. Harris and his teammates were paired with each of the warriors to share their stories of strength and courage with the audience and walk the runway.
• Prior to Week 2's matchup in Cincinnati during the 2019 season, the 49ers spent time in Youngstown, OH, where they participated in the Community Blitz. Harris and some of his teammates joined the students at Williamson Elementary School to talk about inclusion and anti-bullying. The players spoke at an assembly before helping the kids write compliment cards and discuss how to be kind to one another.
• Harris and his teammates surprised guests of the CityTeam Men's Program and House of Grace in November of 2018, at Levi's Stadium. The group believed they were just taking a tour of the stadium, but they were in fact joining the 49ers players for a night full of exciting events. The guests received a makeover and haircut, selected a new outfit from Dockers, snapped a new headshot and then shared a Thanksgiving dinner with the 49ers players.
• Harris and his fellow rookies participated in the annual 49ers Mentorship Academy in September of 2018. The Mentorship Academy, partnering with USA Football, is a three-step program designed to provide high school football players with the opportunity to develop the skills necessary to succeed and be leaders on and off the field. The rookie class invited the high schoolers to the team facility, where they shared opinions and lessons over a meal and fun competitions.
• The 49ers and their families hosted 450 underserved boys and girls from the Bay Area for the first-ever 49ers Hope for the Holidays event. Each child had a once-in-a-lifetime experience traveling through Levi's Stadium and left with a brand new bike, helmet, lock, haircut, shoes, toys, glasses, backpack, dinner and more.
• The 49ers hosted a flag football clinic for local first responders and their children at the team facility in October of 2018. Harris and his teammates taught the children the fundamentals of the game before hitting the field for drills and games. The 100-plus guests also had the opportunity to try on equipment and participate in a photoshoot.
• Harris notes that his mother, Andrea Tate, is the most influencial person in his life. He maintains that since an early age, she gave him the best advice he has ever received, which is having the ability to believe in yourself and not quit something that you start. "I've been through a lot of things, but it's about pushing through and facing adversity," Harris said.
• In October of 2019, Harris and his teammates spent time with fans and members of local Silicon Valley businesses to compete in a bowling tournament as the 49ers Foundation hosted the second annual 1st and Bowl Challenge. The funds raised at the event will support the charitable programs of the 49ers Foundation and benefit Bay Area youth.

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