MOSCOW, Idaho – The NFL Draft took place in Green Bay, Wisc. from Thursday to Saturday of this week. Cornerback and Idaho graduate Marcus Harris was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the sixth round with the no. 183 overall pick, Tommy McCormick also got a contract this weekend as he signed with the New York Giants.

During his time in the silver and gold in 2021-23, Harris proved himself to be one of the best defensive backs in FCS, racking up six interceptions, and totaling 154 tackles in his 40 games on the team. In his sophomore campaign, Harris received All-Big Sky honors and was named a Hero Sports Sophomore All-American. He had the highest Pro Football Focus score of any cornerback in the Big Sky Conference.

The lockdown corner was even better in 2023 when he was named an AP First Team All-American. The Portland, Ore. native broke Idaho's career passes defended record, and recorded three interceptions to go with 51 tackles. 

COACH FORD ON HARRIS

"I knew Marcus had NFL potential as early as the '22 season, when he consistently shut down half of the field, including against our two FBS opponents. He has top-end speed, great instincts, and a true alpha-dog mentality. I actually had a chance to compete against him when he was at Cal in '24, while I was at Oregon State. Scouting him and playing against him in our game showed me once again that he is a true lockdown corner."

A three-time all-conference recipient, McCormick signed a free-agent deal on Saturday evening. The star safety became a staple in one of the best defensive units in the Big Sky Conference and finished his career with 273 total tackles – including nine tackles for loss – seven interceptions, and 24 passes defended. 

A medical sciences major, McCormick was recently named one of two FCS ADA Scholar-Athletes of the Year and is set to receive his degree this semester. 

COACH FORD ON McCORMICK

"When you look up the definition of 'football player' in the dictionary, you'll see a picture of Tommy. He is one of the most instinctual players I've ever been around and was always around the football, both in the run game and against the pass. He'll always be 'Turnover Tommy' to me, because if there's a play to be made, he's the one coming down with the football. Tommy is someone who is always ready to make a play in the biggest moments, which will give him a great shot to be a good pro!

VANDAL DRAFT NOTES

• Harris is Idaho's first draft selection since linebacker Kaden Elliss was taken by the New Orleans Saints in 2019
• The top pick in Idaho history was Ray McDonald who was taken with the no. 13 pick by Washington in the 1967 NFL draft. The San Francisco 49ers used the no. 17 overall pick in 2010 to select Mike Iupati, making him the second highest pick in Vandals history.
• The most Vandals taken in one draft was five in 1958. (Jerry Kramer, no. 39, Green Bay Packers; Wayne Walker, no. 45, Detroit Lions; Larry Aldrich, no. 127, Pittsburgh Steelers; Wade Patterson, no. 183, Chicago Cardinals; Pete Johnson, no. 216, Cleveland Browns).
• The first Vandal ever selected in the NFL Draft was Theron Ward who was taken with the no. 34 overall pick in 1936 by the Green Bay Packers.
• Following the 2025 NFL Draft, there are now five Vandals that are currently on NFL rosters (Christian Elliss, New England Patriots; Kaden Elliss, Atlanta Falcons; Hogan Hatten,  Detroit Lions).