SANTA CLARA — A hard hit here, another there. An interception here, another there. Marcell Harris is bruising bodies and egos at 49ers training camp.
Look no further if you want a sleeper who might steal a starting spot.
“He’s taken a step forward,” coach Kyle Shanahan said Sunday.
Harris is technically a second-year strong safety. The first half of his rookie year was spent on injured reserve, recovering from a torn Achilles and pulled hamstring.
Can he envision himself starting the Sept. 8 season opener at Tampa Bay?
“Man, I’ve got big expectations for myself,” Harris responded.