As anticipated, Marvin Harrison Jr., the former Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver, was the top receiver selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, being chosen by the Arizona Cardinals with the fourth overall pick.
As expected, Marvin Harrison Jr., the former Ohio State Buckeyes wideout, was indeed the first receiver selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, chosen by the Arizona Cardinals with the No. 4 overall pick. Despite transitioning to the next phase of his career in the NFL, Harrison Jr. expressed his continued support for his former teammates in Columbus. He conveyed his well wishes for the Buckeyes’ success this season.
“I hope they go on and accomplish all their dreams and goals as a team,” Harrison said, as reported by Eleven Warriors. “I’m sure they want to beat the team up north, like every year, and then win a national championship. So, I’ll be rooting for them from where I’m at.”
Following in his Hall of Fame father’s footsteps into the NFL, Harrison acknowledged that the decision to leave school early was not an easy one.
“I love Columbus,” he expressed. “The city, the people, the fans are awesome. I’m definitely going to miss them. I miss my teammates and my coaches already.”
After Marvin Harrison Jr. showcased his dominance on the field with back-to-back seasons as a consensus All-American, Buckeyes coach Ryan Day expressed confidence in his former wideout’s ability to thrive at the next level.
“Whoever gets him tonight will get a franchise player,” Day proclaimed, as reported by WSYX’s Kellyanne Stitts.
Harrison amassed impressive numbers, totaling 2,532 yards and 29 touchdowns in the 2022 and 2023 seasons combined. He now looks forward to continuing his success in Arizona alongside quarterback Kyler Murray, the 2018 Heisman Trophy winner.