Auburn football's most valuable players in 2023: No. 24 Marcus Harris

Originally posted on FanNation Auburn Daily
By Lance Dawe | Last updated 7/25/23

We continue our countdown towards Auburn's 2023 season with a ranking of their most valuable players.

Defensive lineman Marcus Harris makes his way into the top 25 at No. 24.

Marcus Harris' Bio

- 6-foot-3

- 295 pounds

- Senior

- Previous school: Kansas

Harris should be starting on Auburn's defensive line this season, but the competition is going to be fierce. The fifth-year senior has 20.5 sacks to his name and will aim to be one of the more productive players across the line.

"It’s going to be competitive. I mean that’s what you come here for," Harris said back in the spring. "If you want to make it to the next level you’re going to have to compete. I never look at competition as bad or anything. Competition is going to bring out the best in everyone. If you’re really a dog, you want competition because you wanna know you’ve got someone else competing next to you. You’re not going to allow someone to just come and take your spot or come take over. He’s going to have to compete to be that guy. Competition is the best thing that could happen to this d-line room. Everybody knows nobody’s spot is secure. Everybody is competing."

Harris' value includes his veteran experience and production. He has collected 13.0 sacks in two seasons with the Tigers.

Auburn football's most valuable players in 2023:

25. Robby Ashford, QB