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Video: Cardinals' Marvin Harrison Jr. Says He's Best WR in Ohio State CFB History

Scott Polacek@@ScottPolacekX.com LogoFeatured Columnist IVAugust 18, 2024

ARLINGTON, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Marvin Harrison Jr. #18 of the Ohio State Buckeyes reacts prior to a game against the Missouri Tigers during the Goodyear Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium on December 29, 2023 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)
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Marvin Harrison Jr. is not short of confidence.

The Arizona Cardinals wide receiver appeared on The Trenches Show and said, "I think I'm the best" when asked where he ranks among the best wide receivers in Ohio State history.

He also highlighted his overall list of accomplishments and per-game statistics since he didn't play as long as others as someone who didn't start as a freshman and left after his junior year.

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Harrison arrived at Ohio State with plenty of expectations as the son of Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, but he was buried on a loaded depth chart for much of his freshman season.

After breaking out with three touchdowns in a Rose Bowl win over Utah when Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson opted out to end that season, Harrison was an All-American as a sophomore in 2022 and again as a junior in 2023.

He was also the Big Ten Player of the Year and a Heisman Trophy finalist last season as he finished with 67 catches for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Ohio State has turned into a wide receiver machine in the current-day NFL with Harrison joining a list that includes Terry McLaurin, Olave, Wilson, Michael Thomas, Jaxon Smith-Njigba and others.

The Buckeyes also have a long list of impact wide receivers throughout their history that includes Cris Carter, David Boston, Terry Glenn, Ted Ginn Jr., Joey Galloway and Michael Jenkins, among others.

Jenkins is the program's all-time leader in catches and receiving yards, while Olave leads among wide receivers in touchdowns. However, Harrison is fifth in catches, fourth in yards and third in touchdown catches despite playing just two full seasons.

Throw in a complete skill set that includes route running, hands, speed and size, and it's hard to argue against his assertion.

Now the Cardinals hope he can become one of the best wide receivers in their history after selecting him with the No. 4 overall pick.