2024 Dynasty Fantasy Football Rookie Profile: Marvin Harrison Jr, WR Ohio State
Many people remember the 2022 Rose Bowl between Ohio State as the game where Jaxon Smith-Njigba exploded for 15 catches, 347 yards, and three touchdowns. However, it was also the coming out party for Marvin Harrison Jr, who was finally given the opportunity to thrive outside the shadow of Garrett Wilson and Chris Olave. In Harrison’s first start, he had six catches for 71 yards and three touchdowns of his own.
Over the next two seasons, Harrison accumulated 2,474 yards and 28 touchdowns while finishing as a two-time unanimous All-American and earning the 2023 Biletnikoff Award as the most outstanding wide receiver in college football.
As the son of Hall of Fame WR Marvin Harrison, elite pass-catching ability is in his DNA. Born in Philadelphia, Harrison Jr won three consecutive Pennsylvania state championships alongside fellow Ohio State recruit Kyle McCord. He left high school as a four-star recruit and the 14th-ranked WR in the 247 composite rankings.
Harrison is being billed as a generational talent, is that true? Let’s take a look.
The Stats
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Harrison Jr totaled 155 receptions for 2,613 yards and 31 touchdowns during his time as a Buckeye and will be remembered as one of the best wide receivers ever from a school that has produced countless elite pass catchers. He ranks sixth all-time in receptions and receiving yards and third all-time in touchdowns.
