Hours before his NFL career begins, Marvin Harrison Jr. is paying homage to his NFL Hall of Fame father by incorporating a special tribute into his attire for the 2024 NFL draft.
Included in Harrison’s ensemble is a necklace adorned with a portrait of Marvin Harrison Sr. donning his iconic Indianapolis Colts jersey.
Harrison is among the 13 prospects poised to occupy the draft green room, eagerly anticipating the moment when NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announces their selection.
At just 21 years old, the Ohio State product is widely projected to be the first wide receiver chosen on Thursday night.
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Should Harrison indeed be the first wide receiver taken within the top five picks, he would follow in the footsteps of Ja’Marr Chase, who was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals at No. 5 in 2020.
Throughout the pre-draft process, Harrison has been linked with several teams, including the Arizona Cardinals (No. 4), Los Angeles Chargers (No. 5), and New York Giants (No. 6).
His father, Marvin Harrison Sr., was drafted 19th overall by the Indianapolis Colts back in 1996 and went on to have a Hall of Fame career with them as a wide receiver.
He boasted an impressive streak of eight consecutive seasons, spanning from 1999 to 2006, during which he amassed over 1,000 receiving yards and secured at least 10 touchdowns each year.
This remarkable consistency solidified his legacy as one of the most prolific and reliable pass-catchers to grace the gridiron.
Marvin Harrison Sr. played his entire 13-year NFL career to the Indianapolis Colts, etching his name indelibly in the franchise’s annals.
With a remarkable display of skill and consistency, Harrison ascended to become the Colts’ all-time leader in receptions (1,102), receiving yards (14,580), and touchdown catches (128).
In recognition of his unparalleled contributions, the Colts honored Harrison by inducting him into their esteemed Ring of Honor in 2011.
Furthermore, his undeniable impact on the sport earned him the highest accolade in football, as he was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.
