:Marvin Harrison Jr.
{{Short description|American football player (born 2002)}}
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{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Marvin Harrison Jr.
| image = Marvin Harrison Jr 2022 no helmet (cropped).jpg
| alt = Close-up photo of a man with braided hair in a football uniform.
| caption = Harrison with the Ohio State Buckeyes in 2022
| current_team = Arizona Cardinals
| number = 18
| position = Wide receiver
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|2002|8|11|mf=y}}
| birth_place = Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 209
| high_school = St. Joseph's Preparatory (Philadelphia)
| college = Ohio State (2021–2023)
| draftyear = 2024
| draftround = 1
| draftpick = 4
| pastteams =
- Arizona Cardinals ({{NFL Year|2024}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights =
- Fred Biletnikoff Award (2023)
- 2× Unanimous All-American (2022, 2023)
- Big Ten Most Valuable Player (2023)
- Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (2023)
- 2× Big Ten Receiver of the Year (2022, 2023)
- 2× First-team All-Big Ten (2022, 2023)
| statseason = 2024
| statweek = 18
| statlabel1 = Receptions
| statvalue1 = 62
| statlabel2 = Receiving yards
| statvalue2 = 885
| statlabel3 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue3 = 8
| pfr = HarrMa09
}}
Marvin Darnell Harrison Jr. (born August 11, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes, where he was a two-time unanimous All-American, one of only eleven players in Big Ten Conference history, and the Fred Biletnikoff Award winner in 2023. Harrison was selected fourth overall by the Cardinals in the 2024 NFL draft. He is the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Marvin Harrison.
Early life
Harrison was born on August 11, 2002, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.{{Cite web |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. Stats, News, Bio |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4432708/marvin-harrison-jr |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116220724/https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/_/id/4432708/marvin-harrison-jr |archive-date=January 16, 2023 |access-date=January 16, 2023 |website=ESPN.com |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Who is Marvin Harrison? Everything You Need to Know About the Colts Legend |url=https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2022/08/who-is-marvin-harrison-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-colts-legend |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=Ball State Daily |archive-date=April 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430185042/https://www.ballstatedaily.com/article/2022/08/who-is-marvin-harrison-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-colts-legend |url-status=live }} He is the son of Dawne Harrison{{cite web|url=https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2023/12/how-marvin-harrison-jrs-other-parent-inspired-ohio-states-latest-heisman-trophy-finalist.html|title=How Marvin Harrison Jr.’s parent you don’t know inspired Ohio State’s latest Heisman Trophy finalist|work=Cleveland.com|date=December 8, 2023|first=Nathan|last=Baird}} and Marvin Harrison, a Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver who played for the NFL's Indianapolis Colts from 1996 to 2008.{{Cite web |last=Reyes |first=Lorenzo |date=October 31, 2019 |title=Marvin Harrison Jr., son of Hall of Fame receiver Marvin Harrison, commits to Ohio State |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/bigten/2019/10/31/marvin-harrison-jr-commits-ohio-state-buckeyes-indianapolis-colts/4112313002/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116220724/https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/bigten/2019/10/31/marvin-harrison-jr-commits-ohio-state-buckeyes-indianapolis-colts/4112313002/ |archive-date=January 16, 2023 |access-date=January 16, 2023 |website=USA TODAY |language=en-US}} Harrison grew up playing football and basketball, ultimately deciding to focus solely on football when he entered high school.{{Cite web |last=Braziller |first=Zach |date=December 30, 2022 |title=Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. making own impact as a WR |url=https://nypost.com/2022/12/29/ohio-states-marvin-harrison-jr-making-own-impact-as-a-wr/ |access-date=March 23, 2023 |language=en-US |archive-date=March 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230323160511/https://nypost.com/2022/12/29/ohio-states-marvin-harrison-jr-making-own-impact-as-a-wr/ |url-status=live }} He attended La Salle College High School as a freshman before transferring to St. Joseph's Preparatory School.{{Cite web |last=Gallen |first=Daniel |date=June 19, 2018 |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. transfers to St. Joseph's Prep from La Salle College |url=https://www.pennlive.com/highschoolsports/article/marvin-harrison-jr-transfers-to-st-josephs-prep-from-la-salle-college/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221204033852/https://www.pennlive.com/highschoolsports/article/marvin-harrison-jr-transfers-to-st-josephs-prep-from-la-salle-college/ |archive-date=December 4, 2022 |access-date=May 4, 2022 |website=The Patriot-News}}{{Cite web |last=Gay |first=Colin |date=September 3, 2022 |title=What you need to know about Ohio State football wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/college/football/2022/09/04/ohio-state-football-wr-marvin-harrison-jr-what-you-need-to-know/65468555007/ |access-date=January 16, 2023 |website=The Columbus Dispatch |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Gabriel |first=Kerith |title=2024 NFL draft: Philly native Marvin Harrison Jr. projected as a potential top pick |url=https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/nfl-draft/marvin-harrison-nfl-draft-ohio-state-football-st-josephs-prep-20230430.html |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=Philadelphia Inquirer |date=April 30, 2023 |language=en |archive-date=April 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430144118/https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/nfl-draft/marvin-harrison-nfl-draft-ohio-state-football-st-josephs-prep-20230430.html |url-status=live }} At St. Joseph's Harrison would help lead the team to three consecutive state championships while setting Philadelphia Catholic League career records with 2,625 receiving yards and 37 receiving touchdowns.{{Cite web |last=Santoliquito |first=Joseph |date=November 8, 2020 |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. is conquering the Catholic League record book—and more big names |url=https://www.easternpafootball.com/marvin-harrison-jr-is-conquering-the-catholic-league-record-book-and-more-big-names/ |access-date=January 16, 2023 |website=EasternPAFootball |language=en |archive-date=January 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116220719/https://www.easternpafootball.com/marvin-harrison-jr-is-conquering-the-catholic-league-record-book-and-more-big-names/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Santoliquito |first=Joseph |date=July 19, 2022 |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. embraces greatness at Ohio State |url=https://www.phillyvoice.com/marvin-harrison-jr-nfl-draft-wide-receiverohio-state-buckeyes-philadelphia-st-joes-prep-roman-catholic-hall-of-fame-colts/ |access-date=January 16, 2023 |website=PhillyVoice |language=english |archive-date=January 16, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116220724/https://www.phillyvoice.com/marvin-harrison-jr-nfl-draft-wide-receiverohio-state-buckeyes-philadelphia-st-joes-prep-roman-catholic-hall-of-fame-colts/ |url-status=live }} While at St. Joseph's, he played with future Ohio State teammate Kyle McCord.{{cite web |last=Means |first=Stephen |date=August 24, 2020 |title=Ohio State football recruits Kyle McCord, Marvin Harrison Jr. may lose senior season as Philadelphia Catholic League postpones fall sports |url=https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2020/08/philadelphia-catholic-league-to-postpone-fall-sports-buckeyes-recruiting.html |access-date=May 17, 2022 |website=Cleveland.com |archive-date=May 17, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220517143117/https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2020/08/philadelphia-catholic-league-to-postpone-fall-sports-buckeyes-recruiting.html |url-status=live }}
Coming out of high school Harrison was a four-star prospect ranked as the nation's 14th best receiver recruit.{{Cite web |title=Marvin Harrison Jr., Ohio State Buckeyes, Wide Receiver |url=https://247sports.com/player/marvin-harrison-jr-46054792/ |access-date=January 16, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en-US |archive-date=November 3, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211103124416/https://247sports.com/player/marvin-harrison-jr-46054792/ |url-status=live }} He committed to play college football at Ohio State University over offers from Florida, Michigan, Penn State, LSU, Notre Dame, Texas A&M, and his father's alma mater Syracuse.{{cite web |last=Cole |first=Damichael |date=October 31, 2019 |title=St. Joseph's Prep receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. commits to Ohio State |url=https://www.inquirer.com/high-school-sports/pennsylvania/football-recruiting-st-josephs-prep-marvin-harrison-ohio-state-20191031.html |access-date=May 4, 2022 |work=Philadelphia Inquirer |archive-date=May 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504174120/https://www.inquirer.com/high-school-sports/pennsylvania/football-recruiting-st-josephs-prep-marvin-harrison-ohio-state-20191031.html |url-status=live }}{{cite web |last=VanHaaren |first=Tom |date=October 31, 2019 |title=Ohio State gets commitment from receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/27974208/ohio-state-gets-commitment-receiver-marvin-harrison-jr |access-date=May 16, 2022 |website=ESPN |archive-date=May 16, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220516225652/https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/27974208/ohio-state-gets-commitment-receiver-marvin-harrison-jr |url-status=live }} Harrison cited wide receiver coach Brian Hartline as well as the school's atmosphere, facilities and his existing relationship with fellow Buckeyes commit Kyle McCord as being the reasons for his commitment to the school.{{Cite web |last=Conway |first=Tyler |date=October 31, 2019 |title=4-Star WR Marvin Harrison Jr. Commits to Ohio State; Son of Colts Hall of Famer |url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2860669-4-star-wr-marvin-harrison-jr-commits-to-ohio-state-son-of-colts-hall-of-famer |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230116220717/https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2860669-4-star-wr-marvin-harrison-jr-commits-to-ohio-state-son-of-colts-hall-of-famer |archive-date=January 16, 2023 |access-date=January 16, 2023 |website=Bleacher Report |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Kurelic |first=Bill |date=October 31, 2019 |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. commits to Ohio State |url=https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/Article/Marvin-Harrison-Jr-commits-to-Ohio-State-Buckeyes-football-137783771/ |access-date=January 16, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Anastasia |first=Phil |title=Football recruiting: Friendship with Kyle McCord helped steer Marvin Harrison Jr. to Ohio State |url=https://www.inquirer.com/high-school-sports/pennsylvania/marvin-harrison-jr-ohio-state-stjosephs-prep-football-20191108.html |access-date=April 30, 2023 |website=Philadelphia Inquirer |date=November 8, 2019 |language=en |archive-date=April 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230430184811/https://www.inquirer.com/high-school-sports/pennsylvania/marvin-harrison-jr-ohio-state-stjosephs-prep-football-20191108.html |url-status=live }}
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College career
= 2021 =
Harrison enrolled at Ohio State in January 2021.{{cite web |last=Biddle |first=David |date=February 8, 2022 |title=Day impressed with 15 early-enrollees, singles out Harrison Jr, Tyleik Williams |url=https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/Article/Ohio-State-Buckeyes-football-Ryan-Day-impressed-with-early-enrollees-singles-out-Harrison-Jr-Tyleik-Williams-160647365/ |access-date=May 16, 2022 |website=247Sports |archive-date=February 9, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210209020219/https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/Article/Ohio-State-Buckeyes-football-Ryan-Day-impressed-with-early-enrollees-singles-out-Harrison-Jr-Tyleik-Williams-160647365/ |url-status=live }} As a freshman in 2021, he received limited playing time behind future first-round NFL draft picks Garrett Wilson, Chris Olave, and Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Having only had five receptions for 68 yards in the regular season, he would make his first career start in the 2022 Rose Bowl after Wilson and Olave declared for the 2022 NFL draft.{{cite web |last=Sutelan |first=Edward |date=January 1, 2022 |title=Does Marvin Harrison have a son? Meet Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr., son of Colts' star receiver |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news/marvin-harrison-ohio-state-colts-receiver/4p7x9em5grzj1csrweoj1pzcg |access-date=May 4, 2022 |website=Sporting News |archive-date=May 4, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220504145535/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news/marvin-harrison-ohio-state-colts-receiver/4p7x9em5grzj1csrweoj1pzcg |url-status=live }} In the Rose Bowl, he caught six passes for 71 yards and three touchdowns in a 48–45 victory over the Utah Utes.{{cite web |last=Rabinowitz |first=Bill |date=January 2, 2022 |title=Ohio State freshman Marvin Harrison Jr. shines in starting debut |url=https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2022/01/02/ohio-state-freshman-marvin-harrison-jr-shines-starting-debut/9035785002/ |access-date=May 4, 2022 |work=The Columbus Dispatch |archive-date=August 9, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220809131206/https://www.dispatch.com/story/sports/2022/01/02/ohio-state-freshman-marvin-harrison-jr-shines-starting-debut/9035785002/ |url-status=live }}
= 2022 =
File:Marvin Harrison Jr Warm Up 2022 (cropped).jpg
Harrison entered his sophomore season with high expectations following his breakout performance in the Rose Bowl.{{Cite web |last=Helwagen |first=Steve |date=January 12, 2022 |title=After breakout game in Rose Bowl, Marvin Harrison looking forward to next season |url=https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/LongFormArticle/Ohio-State-Buckeyes-football-freshman-wide-receiver-Marvin-Harrison-Jr-enjoys-breakout-in-Rose-Bowl-180473384/ |access-date=January 14, 2023 |website=Bucknuts |language=en-US |archive-date=January 12, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220112225240/https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/LongFormArticle/Ohio-State-Buckeyes-football-freshman-wide-receiver-Marvin-Harrison-Jr-enjoys-breakout-in-Rose-Bowl-180473384/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Hope |first=Dan |date=January 5, 2022 |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. Showcases Skills to Be Ohio State's Next Star Wide Receiver in Breakout Rose Bowl Performance |url=https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2022-rose-bowl-game/2022/01/128480/marvin-harrison-jr-showcases-skills-to-be-ohio-state-s-next-star-wide-receiver-in-breakout-performance |access-date=January 14, 2023 |website=Eleven Warriors |language=en |archive-date=January 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114154707/https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2022-rose-bowl-game/2022/01/128480/marvin-harrison-jr-showcases-skills-to-be-ohio-state-s-next-star-wide-receiver-in-breakout-performance |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Holbrook |first=Spencer |date=June 24, 2022 |title='Real' Marvin Harrison Jr. living up to freshman hype for Buckeyes |url=https://www.on3.com/teams/ohio-state-buckeyes/news/ohio-state-wide-receiver-depth-chart-marvin-harrison-jr-breakout/ |access-date=January 14, 2023 |website=On3 |language=en |archive-date=January 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114154707/https://www.on3.com/teams/ohio-state-buckeyes/news/ohio-state-wide-receiver-depth-chart-marvin-harrison-jr-breakout/ |url-status=live }} In the Buckeyes' season opener against Notre Dame, Harrison caught five passes for 76 yards.{{Cite web |last=Gay |first=Colin |date=September 10, 2022 |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. shining in Ohio State football passing game vs. Arkansas State |url=https://finance.yahoo.com/news/marvin-harrison-jr-shining-ohio-173449943.html |access-date=January 14, 2023 |website=Yahoo Finance |language=en-US |archive-date=January 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114154706/https://finance.yahoo.com/news/marvin-harrison-jr-shining-ohio-173449943.html |url-status=live }} Following an injury to fellow receiver Smith-Njigba against Notre Dame, Harrison became the Buckeyes' #1 receiver for the remainder of the season.{{Cite web |last=Rudolph |first=Justin |date=September 10, 2022 |title=Ryan Day lauds breakout performance from Marvin Harrison Jr |url=https://www.on3.com/college/ohio-state-buckeyes/news/ryan-day-lauds-breakout-performance-from-marvin-harrison-jr/ |access-date=January 14, 2023 |website=On3 |language=en |archive-date=January 14, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230114154707/https://www.on3.com/college/ohio-state-buckeyes/news/ryan-day-lauds-breakout-performance-from-marvin-harrison-jr/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Guzman |first=Mariah |date=December 14, 2022 |title=Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. says Buckeyes have the 'firepower' to be a threat in Playoff |url=https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/Ohio-State-WR-Marvin-Harrison-Jr-says-Buckeyes-have-the-firepower-to-be-a-threat-in-Playoff-200483733/ |access-date=January 14, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}} In his first game as the team's top receiver, Harrison caught seven passes for a then career-high 184 yards and three touchdowns in a victory over Arkansas State. The following week he had his second consecutive 100-yard game with 102 yards on 6 catches and two touchdowns in a blowout win over Toledo. Following a relatively unimpressive first two conference games, Harrison returned to form against Michigan State, catching 7 passes for 132 yards and three touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. Game by Game Stats and Performance |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/gamelog/_/id/4432708/marvin-harrison-jr |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119004820/https://www.espn.com/college-football/player/gamelog/_/id/4432708/marvin-harrison-jr |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Patterson |first=Chip |date=October 8, 2022 |title=Ohio State vs. Michigan State score: No. 3 Buckeyes cruise past Spartans as defense flexes its muscle |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ohio-state-vs-michigan-state-score-no-3-buckeyes-cruise-past-spartans-as-defense-flexes-its-muscle/live/ |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=CBS Sports |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119061709/https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ohio-state-vs-michigan-state-score-no-3-buckeyes-cruise-past-spartans-as-defense-flexes-its-muscle/live/ |url-status=live }} His three touchdowns against Michigan State marked his third career three-touchdown game, the most of any Ohio State receiver.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Chase |date=October 8, 2022 |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. Breaks Ohio State Record for Career Three Receiving Touchdown Games Against Michigan State |url=https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2022/10/133683/marvin-harrison-jr-breaks-ohio-state-record-for-career-three-receiving-touchdown-games-against-michigan-state |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=Eleven Warriors |language=en |archive-date=October 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221027052714/https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2022/10/133683/marvin-harrison-jr-breaks-ohio-state-record-for-career-three-receiving-touchdown-games-against-michigan-state |url-status=live }}
Harrison set career highs in receptions (10) and yards (185) in a 44–31 victory over Penn State.{{Cite web |last=Lind |first=Andrew |date=October 29, 2022 |title=Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. "Tough," "Gutsy" In Critical Moments Of Win At Penn State |url=https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-football-marvin-harrison-jr-tough-gutsy-in-critical-moments-of-win-at-penn-state |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=Sports Illustrated Ohio State Buckeyes News, Analysis and More |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119004821/https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-football-marvin-harrison-jr-tough-gutsy-in-critical-moments-of-win-at-penn-state |url-status=live }} Two weeks later he would once again have a 100-yard game, this time against Indiana.{{Cite web |last=Stephen |first=Means |date=November 14, 2022 |title=How C.J. Stroud, Marvin Harrison Jr. and the rest of Ohio State's offense graded vs. Indiana |url=https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/11/how-cj-stroud-marvin-harrison-jr-and-the-rest-of-ohio-states-offense-graded-vs-indiana.html |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=Cleveland.com |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119004822/https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/11/how-cj-stroud-marvin-harrison-jr-and-the-rest-of-ohio-states-offense-graded-vs-indiana.html |url-status=live }} Against rival Michigan Harrison recorded his sixth 100-yard performance of the season in a 45–23 loss, the Buckeyes first of the season.{{Cite web |title=Michigan vs. Ohio State - College Football Box Score - November 26, 2022 |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/401405153 |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=December 31, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221231085230/https://www.espn.com/college-football/boxscore/_/gameId/401405153 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Robinson |first=Cameron Teague |date=November 26, 2022 |title=Big plays, breakdowns plague Ohio State: Takeaways from another loss to Michigan |url=https://theathletic.com/3939010/2022/11/26/ohio-state-buckeyes-michigan-playoff/ |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=The Athletic |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119010323/https://theathletic.com/3939010/2022/11/26/ohio-state-buckeyes-michigan-playoff/ |url-status=live }} Despite the loss to Michigan, Ohio State earned a bid to the College Football Playoff where they would play the defending national champion Georgia Bulldogs in the Peach Bowl.{{Cite web |last=Rittenberg |first=Adam |date=December 4, 2022 |title=Georgia, Michigan, TCU, Ohio St. picked for CFP |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35180211/georgia-michigan-tcu-ohio-state-chosen-college-football-playoff |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127165312/https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35180211/georgia-michigan-tcu-ohio-state-chosen-college-football-playoff |archive-date=January 27, 2023 |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=ESPN.com|agency=Associated Press |language=en}} Leading up to the game, Harrison's matchup against corner Kelee Ringo was viewed by many as the potential key to the game.{{Cite web |last=Hughes |first=Grant |date=December 27, 2022 |title=Georgia-Ohio State: David Pollack says Marvin Harrison Jr.-Kelee Ringo matchup will determine Peach Bowl |url=https://247sports.com/Article/Georgia-Ohio-State-David-Pollack-says-Marvin-Harrison-Jr-Kelee-Ringo-matchup-will-determine-Peach-Bowl--201439317/ |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en-US |archive-date=December 29, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221229012904/https://247sports.com/Article/Georgia-Ohio-State-David-Pollack-says-Marvin-Harrison-Jr-Kelee-Ringo-matchup-will-determine-Peach-Bowl--201439317/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Bill |first=Bender |date=December 28, 2022 |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. could be the X-factor for Ohio State against Georgia in CFP semifinal |url=https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news/marvin-harrison-jr-x-factor-ohio-state-georgia-cfp-semifinal/ssvinbo7qvlqd8utoh8tb37t |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=Sporting News |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119004822/https://www.sportingnews.com/us/ncaa-football/news/marvin-harrison-jr-x-factor-ohio-state-georgia-cfp-semifinal/ssvinbo7qvlqd8utoh8tb37t |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Smithling |first=Eric |date=December 28, 2022 |title=Assessing Ohio State's most important matchup against Georgia |url=https://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/assessing_ohio_states_most_important_matchup_against_georgia/s1_13132_38287888 |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=Yardbarker |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119004820/https://www.yardbarker.com/college_football/articles/assessing_ohio_states_most_important_matchup_against_georgia/s1_13132_38287888 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Stephen |first=Means |date=December 27, 2022 |title=Georgia vs. Ohio State Peach Bowl preview matchup: CB Kelee Ringo vs. WR Marvin Harrison Jr. |url=https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/12/georgia-vs-ohio-state-peach-bowl-preview-matchup-cb-kelee-ringo-vs-wr-marvin-harrison-jr.html |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=Cleveland.com |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119004820/https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/12/georgia-vs-ohio-state-peach-bowl-preview-matchup-cb-kelee-ringo-vs-wr-marvin-harrison-jr.html |url-status=live }} Harrison shone in the first half of the contest, catching five passes for 106 yards and two touchdowns, helping Ohio State gain a 35–24 lead.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Devin |date=January 1, 2023 |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. dominates first half during Ohio State's loss to Georgia in CFP semifinal |url=https://www.inquirer.com/college-sports/ohio-state-georgia-marvin-harrison-college-football-playoff-20230101.html |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=Philadelphia Inquirer |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119004821/https://www.inquirer.com/college-sports/ohio-state-georgia-marvin-harrison-college-football-playoff-20230101.html |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Collins |first=Michael |date=December 31, 2022 |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Kelee Ringo most intriguing first half battle of Peach Bowl |url=https://fansided.com/2022/12/31/marvin-harrison-jr-vs-kelee-ringo-peach-bowl-matchup/ |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=FanSided |language=en-US |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119004820/https://fansided.com/2022/12/31/marvin-harrison-jr-vs-kelee-ringo-peach-bowl-matchup/ |url-status=live }} In the third quarter he was forced to leave the game with a concussion following a hard hit from Javon Bullard.{{Cite web |last=Scarborough |first=Alex |date=January 1, 2023 |title=Ohio State loses Marvin Harrison Jr. in 2nd half due to concussion |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35357499/ohio-state-loses-marvin-harrison-jr-2nd-half-due-concussion |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=ESPN |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119004821/https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/35357499/ohio-state-loses-marvin-harrison-jr-2nd-half-due-concussion |url-status=live }} In Harrison's absence Georgia mounted a comeback to win the game 42–41, ending Ohio State's season.{{Cite web |last=Odum |first=Charles |date=January 1, 2023 |title=No. 1 Georgia rallies to beat No. 4 Ohio State 42-41 in semi |url=https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-ohio-cfp-national-championship-georgia-bulldogs-9ce931f46a7dfca53f04db37a65c5ce0 |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=AP NEWS |language=en |archive-date=January 19, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230119004821/https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-ohio-cfp-national-championship-georgia-bulldogs-9ce931f46a7dfca53f04db37a65c5ce0 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Murphy |first=Patrick |date=January 1, 2023 |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. suffered concussion vs. Georgia, wanted to return to 'be out there for my teammates' |url=https://247sports.com/college/ohio-state/Article/Ohio-State-football-Marvin-Harrison-Jr-suffered-concussion-vs-Georgia-Bulldogs-wanted-to-return-to-be-out-there-for-my-teammates-201851115/ |access-date=January 19, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en-US}} At the conclusion of the season, Harrison was voted a unanimous All-American and named the Richter–Howard Receiver of the Year after recording 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns.{{cite web |last1=Baird |first1=Nathan |title=Ohio State football's Marvin Harrison Jr., Paris Johnson Jr. reach exclusive All-America honors |url=https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/12/ohio-state-footballs-marvin-harrison-jr-paris-johnson-jr-reach-exclusive-all-america-honors.html |website=Cleveland.com |date=December 14, 2022 |access-date=December 20, 2022 |archive-date=December 19, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221219132340/https://www.cleveland.com/osu/2022/12/ohio-state-footballs-marvin-harrison-jr-paris-johnson-jr-reach-exclusive-all-america-honors.html |url-status=live }}{{cite magazine |last1=Lind |first1=Andrew |title=Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr. Named Big Ten Receiver Of The Year |url=https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-football-marvin-harrison-jr-named-big-ten-receiver-of-the-year |access-date=December 3, 2022 |magazine=Sports Illustrated |date=November 30, 2022 |archive-date=December 3, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221203213202/https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-football-marvin-harrison-jr-named-big-ten-receiver-of-the-year |url-status=live }}
= 2023 =
Entering the 2023 season, Harrison was widely considered to be the best receiver in college football.{{Cite web |last=Chadwick |first=Max |date=February 1, 2023 |title=Top 10 returning wide receivers in college football for the 2023 season {{!}} College Football |url=https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-top-returning-wide-receivers-2023 |access-date=April 2, 2023 |website=PFF |language=en |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402173143/https://www.pff.com/news/college-football-top-returning-wide-receivers-2023 |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |last=Crawford |first=Brad |date=February 9, 2023 |title=College football rankings: Marvin Harrison Jr. leads top 25 returning WRs for 2023 season |url=https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/College-football-rankings-Marvin-Harrison-Jr-leads-top-25-returning-WRs-for-2023-season-204428522/ |access-date=April 2, 2023 |website=247Sports |language=en-US |archive-date=March 30, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230330004657/https://247sports.com/LongFormArticle/College-football-rankings-Marvin-Harrison-Jr-leads-top-25-returning-WRs-for-2023-season-204428522/ |url-status=live }}{{Cite web |date=February 23, 2023 |title=The Top 10 Wide Receivers in College Football in 2023 |url=https://www.on3.com/news/top-10-wide-receivers-college-football-2023-marvin-harrison-jr-emeka-egbuka-xavier-worthy-ainias-smith-malik-nabers-johnny-wilson/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230402173144/https://www.on3.com/news/top-10-wide-receivers-college-football-2023-marvin-harrison-jr-emeka-egbuka-xavier-worthy-ainias-smith-malik-nabers-johnny-wilson/ |archive-date=April 2, 2023 |access-date=April 2, 2023 |website=On3 |language=en}} He finished fourth in the Heisman Trophy voting and won the 2023 Fred Biletnikoff Award after recording 1,211 yards for 14 touchdowns, the latter being tied for third most in the FBS.{{Cite web |last=Dimmitt |first=Zach |date=December 8, 2023 |title=Ohio State Buckeyes WR Marvin Harrison Jr. Wins Biletnikoff Award |url=https://www.si.com/college/ohiostate/football/ohio-state-buckeyes-wr-marvin-harrison-jr-wins-biletnikoff-award |access-date=10 December 2023 |website=SI.com}} Harrison declared for the 2024 NFL draft following the season.{{Cite web |last=Baumgartner |first=Blake |date=January 11, 2024 |title=Ohio State's Marvin Harrison Jr., likely top 5 pick, to NFL draft |url=https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/39287578/ohio-state-marvin-harrison-jr-likely-top-5-pick-nfl-draft |access-date=11 January 2024 |website=ESPN}}
=Statistics=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+ College statistics ! rowspan="2"| Season ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="4"| Receiving ! colspan="4"| Rushing | ||||||||||
| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021
| 13 || 1 || 11 || 139 || 12.6 || 3 || 0 || 0 || 0.0 || 0 | ||||||||||
| 2022
| 13 || 13 || 77 || 1,263 || 16.4 || 14 || 2 || 32 || 16.0 || 0 | ||||||||||
| 2023
| 12 || 12 || 67 || 1,211 || 18.1|| 14 || 2 || 26 || 13.0 || 1 | ||||||||||
| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/marvin-harrison-jr-1.html Career] | 38 | 26 | 155 | 2,613 | 16.9 | 31 | 4 | 58 | 14.5 | 1 |
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 3 1/4
| weight = 209
| arm span = 31 7/8
| hand span = 9 1/2
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/marvin-harrison-jr./32004841-5264-8677-2fca-6edc0b245f94 |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=March 13, 2024}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1053037&DraftYear=2024 |title=2024 NFL Draft Scout Marvin Harrison Jr. College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=March 13, 2024}}
}}
= 2024 =
Harrison was selected by the Arizona Cardinals fourth overall in the 2024 NFL draft.{{Cite web|last=Urban|first=Darren|date=April 25, 2024|title=Cardinals Select Marvin Harrison Jr. With First Pick|url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/cardinals-select-wr-marvin-harrison-jr-first-round-pick-2024-draft|access-date=April 26, 2024|website=azcardinals.com}} He signed his four-year rookie contract, worth $35.3 million fully guaranteed, on May 23, 2024.{{Cite web |last=Urban |first=Darren |date=May 23, 2024 |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. Signs First Cardinals Contract |url=https://www.azcardinals.com/news/marvin-harrison-jr-signs-first-cardinals-contract-wide-receiver |access-date=23 May 2024 |website=AZCardinals.com}}
After catching only one pass for four yards in his NFL debut against the Buffalo Bills,{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/cardinals-news-marvin-harrison-jr-sets-record-straight-after-lackluster-debut|title=Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. sets record straight after lackluster debut|website=ClutchPoints|last=Weinberger|first=Zachary|date=September 12, 2024|access-date=September 16, 2024}} Harrison dominated the following week against the Los Angeles Rams with four receptions for 130 yards and two touchdowns — all in the first quarter — as the Cardinals cruised to 41–10 win.{{cite web|url=https://clutchpoints.com/cardinals-newsmarvin-harrison-jr-s-fiery-game-rams-lebron-james-awe|title=Marvin Harrison Jr.'s fiery Cardinals' game vs. Rams leaves LeBron James in awe|website=ClutchPoints|last=Fritz|first=Douglas|date=September 15, 2024|access-date=September 15, 2024}} In Week 6 against the Green Bay Packers, Harrison left the game in the first half with a concussion.{{cite news |last=Megargee |first=Steve |title=Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. leaves game against Packers because of a concussion |url=https://apnews.com/article/arizona-cardinals-marvin-harrison-jr-d138250c8785908a3ab7bc0ae940f550 |access-date=October 16, 2024 |work=AP News |date=October 13, 2024}} In Week 8, he had six receptions for 111 yards and a touchdown against the Miami Dolphins.{{Cite web |title=Arizona Cardinals at Miami Dolphins - October 27th, 2024 |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/boxscores/202410270mia.htm |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}} He finished his rookie season with 62 receptions for 885 yards and eight touchdowns.{{Cite web |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. 2024 Game Log |url=https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrMa09/gamelog/2024/ |access-date=2025-01-31 |website=Pro-Football-Reference.com |language=en}}
NFL career statistics
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! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="2"| Games ! colspan="7"| Receiving ! colspan="2"| Fumbles | |||||||||||
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| {{abbr|GP|Games played}} | {{abbr|GS|Games started}} | {{abbr|Tgt|Targets}} | {{abbr|Rec|Receptions}} | {{abbr|Yds|Receiving yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Receiving yards per reception}} | {{abbr|Y/G|Receiving yards per game}} | {{abbr|Lng|Longest reception}} | {{abbr|TD|Receiving touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Fum|Fumbles}} | {{abbr|Lost|Fumbles lost}} | |
| 2024 | ARI
| 17 || 16 || 116 || 62 || 885 || 14.3 || 52.1 || 60 || 8 || 1 || 1 | ||||||||||
| colspan="2"|[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrMa09.htm Career] | 17 | 16 | 116 | 62 | 885 | 14.3 | 52.1 | 60 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
= Cardinals franchise records =
Personal life
Harrison is a Christian.{{Cite web |last=Doering |first=Joshua |date=November 22, 2023 |title=Ohio State star Marvin Harrison Jr. says faith is 'main ingredient' for success |url=https://sportsspectrum.com/sport/football/2023/11/22/ohio-state-marvin-harrison-jr-faith-main-ingredient/ |access-date=25 November 2023 |website=Sports Spectrum}}{{cite web|url=https://www.gq.com/story/marvin-harrison-jr-osu-interview|title=Marvin Harrison Jr. Might Be the Best Receiver in a Generation. You Can Call Him Marv|work=GQ Sports|date=November 14, 2023|first=Josh|last=Planos}} He is a partner of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.{{Cite web |title=Marvin Harrison Jr. Supports RMHC of Central Ohio |url=https://rmhc-centralohio.org/mhj/ |access-date=25 November 2023 |website=Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio}} Fox Sports broadcaster Gus Johnson referred to him as Maserati Marv in college.{{cite web | last=Zimmerman | first=Kevin | title=Why is Marvin Harrison Jr. called Maserati Marv? | website=Arizona Sports | date=2024-04-25 | url=https://arizonasports.com/nfl/arizona-cardinals/why-marvin-harrison-jr-called-maserati-marv/3546757/ | access-date=2025-01-24}}
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