With both the college football and NFL seasons now in the rear view mirror all eyes move to the offseason and the NFL draft in April.
There’s always a lot of debates on different prospects among the media and fans this time of the year, however one player most analysts can agree on as an exceptional prospect is Ohio State wide receiver, Marvin Harrison Jr.
Harrison was one of the best players in college football over the last two seasons. His combination of explosiveness, change of direction, and speed at his size is rare. That, combined with his elite technical ability as a route runner and ability to make catches through contact, and it’s hard to see him lasting past the first four or five selections on draft night.
Marvin Harrison Jr highlights pic.twitter.com/DHSLB5vzXi
— Mr. Ohio (@MrOH1O) July 21, 2023
Buckeye fans will be ecstatic to watch what the star wide receiver can do at the next level. Here are five teams with the best chance of landing him.
Arizona Cardinals
Which team will draft Marvin Harrison Jr.?
Cardinals (-180)
Bears (+470)
Patriots (+650)
Chargers (10/1)
Giants (29/1)
Commanders (29/1)[odds via @FDSportsbook] #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/ezIe4KcynR
— Jaime Eisner (@JaimeEisner) February 11, 2024
First Round Pick: 4th Overall
The Cardinals currently appear to be the most likely landing spot for Harrison. If quarterbacks come off the board with the first three picks the star receiver would be the heavy favorite to be the pick for the Cardinals.
New England Patriots
Why the Patriots should consider drafting Marvin Harrison Jr.https://t.co/3jkWyBVOiu pic.twitter.com/6n28KPN3jt
— Noah (@NoahCorbin05) February 12, 2024
First Round Pick: 3rd Overall
The Patriots may look to find their quarterback of the future with the third overall pick. However, building up the rest of the roster before investing in a quarterback is another option and Harrison Jr. would be a great building block for the future.
Chicago Bears
Marvin Harrison Jr, YOU are a Chicago Bear! https://t.co/lSqsbzXfj5 pic.twitter.com/OZdYtBBMLG
— Sadeek 🪐 (@SadeekNextWave) January 11, 2024
First Round Pick: 1st Overall, 9th Overall
The Bears have a big decision to make with the first overall pick. If Chicago decides to roll with Justin Fields as their franchise quarterback moving forward adding Harrison Jr. to their offense would be very exciting.
Los Angeles Chargers
A dream ~ Marvin Harrison Jr #Chargers swap (#BoltUp)
–
Likes and retweets appreciated pic.twitter.com/r3i7ugt3QL— ꜱᴡɪᴘᴀ (@swipavisuals) October 18, 2023
First Round Pick: 5th Overall
The Chargers have a need for more offensive talent surrounding Justin Herbert. If Harrison Jr.’s still on the board at five it’s hard to imagine them passing on the chance to pair him with Herbert.
Pairing Justin Herbert with Marvin Harrison Jr.
New York Giants
Marvin Harrison Jr.
That's the tweet.#TOGETHERBLUE #NYGIANTS #BLEEDBLUE #GIANTS #GMEN pic.twitter.com/1tHQk0jiqv— Chuck Knoxx (@chuckknoxx) December 22, 2023
First Round Pick: 6th Overall
The Giants are currently are unlikely landing spot for Harrison Jr. however every year the NFL draft proves to be unpredictable. With the Giants lack of talent at wide receiver they would be thrilled to land the star receiver.
Contact/Follow us @BuckeyesWire on X (formerly Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Ohio State news, notes, and opinion. Follow Evan Bachman on X.