Marvin Harrison Jr., the Arizona Cardinals’ rookie wide receiver, faced a rough start in his NFL journey. In his first game, he managed only one catch for a mere three yards on four targets, leading many to question his potential.
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Fast forward to Week 2, and Harrison Jr. began to silence his critics by delivering an outstanding performance against the Los Angeles Rams, racking up 130 yards and scoring two touchdowns. He has maintained solid form, following it up with five receptions for 64 yards and another touchdown in Week 3, despite a loss against the Detroit Lions. His impressive play has caught the eye of Cardinals legend Larry Fitzgerald.
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Fitzgerald took to Twitter/X to praise Harrison Jr., highlighting that the rookie is making significant impacts earlier than expected. He noted, “Big difference is @marvinharrisonjr’s doing it in year one! It took me a few years and a lot of experience to make those plays. The future is really bright for him and the @AZCardinals.”
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Big difference is @marvinharrisonjr’s doing it in year one! It took me a few years and a lot of experience to make those plays.
The future is really bright for him and the @AZCardinals.
— Larry Fitzgerald (@LarryFitzgerald) September 23, 2024
Picked fourth overall by the Cardinals from Ohio State, Harrison Jr. has quickly become the primary target for quarterback Kyler Murray. While Harrison Jr. has an impressive start, there’s still a journey ahead if he’s to match Fitzgerald’s stellar career, which boasts 1,432 receptions, 17,492 yards, and 121 touchdowns over 263 games.
Fitzgerald’s accolades include 11 Pro Bowl selections and induction into the Hall of Fame All-2010s Team, among others. Harrison Jr. has big shoes to fill, yet his collegiate accolades—like the Fred Biletnikoff Award in 2023—indicate a bright future. If he continues to develop, who knows? He might find a way to surpass Fitzgerald one day.
Fitzgerald is optimistic about Harrison Jr.’s progress, and we can only wait and see if the rookie proves him right.
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