Marvin Harrison Jr. is the son of former NFL wide receiver Marvin Harrison Sr. He was selected 4th overall by the Arizona Cardinals in the 2024 NFL draft. He was born on January 20, 2002, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Harrison Jr. used to play as a wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes football team. He was a four-star recruit in the 2021 recruiting class and was ranked as the 8th best wide receiver in the class. Harrison Jr. is considered to be one of the favorites to win the 2024 Rookie Of The Year award.
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Marvin Harrison Jr NIL Deal
Marvin Harrison Jr's NIL deal was valued at approximately $1.4 million according to On3 NIL Valuation while he was in college. Before going pro, Harrison had an NIL value of $673K and the roster value around $745K. Harrison was ranked No. 13 in top 100 NIL value before getting drafted by the Cardinals and was also ranked 10th in college football at the time. Being the son of NFL Hall-of-Famer Marvin Harrison has aided Harrison Jr.'s quest.
Making amazing, circus-style catches and exuding some arrogance both on and off the turf, had enhanced his reputation. He played wide receiver at Ohio State, which was also a huge boost.
Marvin Harrison Jr’s Brand Endorsement Deals
Here are Marvin Harrison Jr's endorsement deals from his college time:
The Foundation
- Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio through Cohesion Foundation
Monarc
- Kane footwear
- Onit Athlete
- Chipotle
These Endorsement deals had certainly added to the overall value of Marvin Harrison Jr’s NIL deal.
In the past, the NCAA had strict rules that prevented college athletes from profiting off their NIL, as they were considered amateur athletes. However, starting in 2021, several states in the United States passed laws allowing college athletes to profit from their NIL. This led the NCAA to change its rules and allow college athletes to make money from their NIL without losing their eligibility to compete.
Now, college athletes can sign endorsement deals, promote products on social media, and take advantage of other opportunities to make money off their name, image, and likeness.
FAQ's on Marvin Harrison Jr. NIL Deal
A. Marvin Harrison Jr. attended The Ohio State University.
A. Marvin Harrison Jr. was a four-star recruit in the 2021 recruiting class and was ranked as the 8th best wide receiver in the class.
A. Marvin Harrison Jr. NIL deal was worth $1.4 million when he was in college as per On3 NIL Valuation.
