Marvin Harrison Jr. is a wide receiver for the Arizona Cardinals. He is the son of former legendary wide receiver and Pro Football Hall of Fame player Marvin Harrison Sr. The highly touted Harrison Jr. has been passionate about the game of American football since he can remember as he was seen many times on the field with his father before and after games.
The former Big Ten Most Valuable Player has a chance to walk the same path as his father after getting drafted fourth overall by the Cardinals in the 2024 draft. Harrison Jr. who hails from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is coming off the back of two excellent 1,000 plus yards receiving seasons of college football that also includes 14 receiving touchdowns in both his sophomore and junior years at Ohio State University. Blessed with a height of 6 ft 4 in, the former Buckeyes’ receiver has more than enough qualities such as creating separation and making contested catches while using his speed smartly even though he is not a true speedster, to say the least.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. High School Rank
Harrison Jr. was ranked as a four-star prospect coming out of high school and was judged as being the 14th-best receiver in the country from his class.
He was lighting up the football field even in his high school days. While he used to play both basketball and football before entering high school, he decided to completely focus on just football so that he could give it his all.
By the time he finished his high school football career, there were many offers available to him which he earned on his merit and not because he was the son of a former NFL legend.
Marvin Harrison Jr. High School
Harrison Jr., who has been fond of sports as a child, attended La Salle College High School for his freshman year. With a keen interest in both basketball and football, the talented athlete decided to pursue only football upon entering high school.
From his sophomore year onwards, Harrison transferred to St. Joseph's Preparatory School in Philadelphia. Harrison’s electric performances on the field helped him not only set school records of 2,625 receiving yards and 37 receiving touchdowns but also helped his team win 3 consecutive state championships.
Harrison was already garnering attention from several top institutes such as Michigan, LSU, Notre Dame, Florida, and more.
FAQ's On Marvin Harrison Jr. in high school
A. Maserati Marv is a nickname given to Marivn Harrison Jr. by play-by-play announcer Gus Johnson who praised him for his speed, power, balance, and agility, all qualities that can be attributed to a Maserati car.
A. Marvin Harrison Jr.’s father, Marvin Harrison Sr. is a former wide receiver in the NFL who has won a Super Bowl with the Indianapolis Colts and is also enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
A. Marvin Harrison Jr. is 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) tall and weighs around 205 lb (93 kg).
A. Harrison Jr. was the first wide receiver to be taken off the draft board in 2024 NFL draft.
