Marvin Harrison Jr. had one catch for four yards in his first professional game. He broke out in a big way in his second professional game. He caught four passes for one hundred and thirty yards and two touchdowns, including a long, acrobatic touchdown. All of that was in the first quarter. After being targetted three times in his first game, he was targetted eight times in his second game. He showed why he was a Top 5 pick in the draft. All that said, Marvin Harrison Jr. had a fantastic career, well, three years, at Ohio State and this article focuses on his Ohio State years.
Famous Father
Marvin Harrison Jr.’s famous father is Marvin Harrison, who played for the Indianapolis Colts for thirteen years and caught passes from Peyton Manning. Totaled, Marvin Harrison Sr. had 1102 receptions for the Indianapolis Colts in his Hall of Fame career. There is no question that Marvin Harrison Jr. is descended from football royalty. It is a little surprising he chose to play his collegiate football at Ohio State University, but Brian Hartline, the former Wide Receivers coach at Ohio State (now he is both the Wide Receivers coach and the Co-Offensive Coordinator for the Buckeyes) does a fantastic job of recruiting.
Marvin Harrison’s Fantastic Ohio State Career
Marvin Harrison Jr. played three seasons of football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. He had a fantastic career at Ohio State. In his freshman year at Ohio State he caught 11 passes and scored 2 touchdowns, Marvin Harrison Jr.’s production would skyrocket in his Sophomore year. In his Sophomore season, Harrison Jr. caught 77 passes for 1,263 yards and 14 touchdowns. He had a similar season, output-wise, in his Junior year, which would prove to be his final season at Ohio State. Masrvin Harrison Jr. caught 67 passes for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns, again.
Harrison Jr. then wisely declared for the National Football League draft. Buckeye Nation was sad to see Harrison go, but the risk of injury and the lure of millions of dollars made the decision easy for Harrison. After being drafted number four overall by the Arizona Cardinals, Marvin Harrison Jr. signed a 7-year contract worth $67 million.
Where Marvin Harrison Jr. Stands at Ohio State
Marvin Harrison Jr. set some lofty records at Ohio State. He ranks very high in the all-time record book. The others on the lists read like a who’s who of wide receiving royalty.
In receptions, Marvin Harrison Jr. ranks number six. The top five are KJ Hill (201), David Boston (191), Chris Olave (176), Chris Carter (168), and Michael Jenkins (165). The is no harm in being behind those guys. Boston also played for the Cardinals. Marvin Harrison Jr also ranks sixth all-time at Ohio State in receiving yards. The top five are Michael Jenkins (2,898), David Boston (2,855), Gary Williams (2,792), Chris Carter (2,725), and Chris Olave (2,711). It was said all Chris Carter does is catch touchdown passes.
Speaking of touchdown receptions, Harrison ranks third all-time at Ohio State. The top five are Chris Olave (35), David Boston (34), Marvin Harrison Jr. (31), Devin Smith (30), and Chris Carter (27). Olave plays for the New Oreales Saints. Chris Carter caught a lot of touchdowns in the National Football League for the Minnesota Vikings. Devin Smith was a speedster who played professionally for the New York Jets until he got hurt.
Conclusion
Marvin Harrison Jr. had a fantastic three-year career at Ohio State, If he stays healthy he will have an equally great professional career. He works too hard for things to turn out any other way.
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