CORNERBACK MARCUS HARRIS
(on the conversations he had with the Titans during the process)
No, not at all. I mean, in this process, you never really know who you're going to end up with, very blessed to be here though.
(on how his 40-time helped him get drafted)
At the combine, I was a little banged up, so I didn't really get to perform how I wanted to. All I did was run the 40 there and then reran it on my pro day. So, I was able to perform better on my pro day and do all the drills there.
(on if he talked with the Titans about playing in the nickel position or just on the outside)
I believe we briefly talked when I was at the East-West (Shrine Bowl) and I think a little bit at the combine as well about the versatility to be able to do both. So, that's what we mainly had talked about.
(on the decision to transfer)
Yeah, my decision to transfer I think paid off great. Got me to where I am today. I was able to take steps in my game in my final year, which you don't really see a lot of people do and it benefited me in order to be able to come here and be selected by the Tennessee Titans.
(on now being teammates with Cameron Ward)
It's going to be great. I played Cam Ward twice. I played him at Washington State his first year when I was at Idaho and then at Miami, both games lost by one score. So, it's good to finally have him on my team for sure.
(on what areas of his game he approved on the most after his transfer)
Yeah, I think just improving my consistency on covering. That was a big step I took and then tackling, another, showing my physicality was a big thing that I took a step in, in my one year at Cal.
(on how he describes his game from a want-to standpoint)
From a young age, my dad was a football coach, ,my brothers played football as well. So, just being a football player and going to go do the things sometimes you don't always want to do, whether that's tackling or running or doing those little things, you just have to want to do that. So that's something I developed as a young kid.
(on what it was like watching the Draft and the celebration when he heard his name called)
Obviously, you're waiting a long time. The draft starts on Thursday so you're just waiting while I'm watching names go by. But the moment you get that phone call and you see your name across the screen, it's like a relief and then a joy in order to get to that next step and be able to showcase and live out your dream.
(on if he has been to Nashville and if he's looking forward to it)
I'm looking forward to it a lot. I've never been in Nashville. I've heard many things about it, but I'm definitely looking forward to be there.
(on how he fits in the physical mentality of the Titans secondary)
I think I fit in well. For my size, I'm a really physical corner, defensive back. I don't have a problem tackling in the run game, coming up and tackling the tight end, so I think I'll fit in very well with these guys.
(on how much his durability is an asset and how he was able to stay healthy in college)
Yeah, I think just staying healthy is a huge thing. I learned at a young age, availability is your best ability. So being able to stay healthy and being able to perform each week is the best way because you can't perform if you're not out there.
(on if he played other sports growing up and how he landed on football)
Yeah, I played basketball and I ran track growing up. Those are my three sports, along with football. Then I fell in love with it, just being in a football household. My mom loves football. It was one of my favorite things growing up and I just stuck with it.
(on his 40-yard dash time)
My time at my Cal Pro Day was at a 4.38 (seconds) and that was my fastest time. And on the average, some teams had me at 4.33 as well, 4.34, so pretty fast.
