Ohio State football’s high-scoring offense has been a consistent source of talent for the NFL Draft in recent years, with quarterbacks, receivers, and offensive linemen all finding success at the professional level. This year, the trend is set to continue with the highly touted Marvin Harrison Jr. expected to be selected within the first five picks.
Harrison, the son of Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Marvin Harrison, has been one of the most productive receivers in college football over the past two seasons. In 2021, he led the FBS with 1,167 receiving yards and 15 touchdown catches. He followed that up with another strong season in 2022, catching 72 passes for 1,058 yards and 12 touchdowns.
Harrison’s combination of size, speed, and athleticism has made him one of the most coveted prospects in this year’s draft. He is expected to be selected by a team in need of a wide receiver who can make an immediate impact.
If Harrison is selected within the first five picks, he will join a long line of Buckeyes’ offensive stars who have been selected high in the NFL Draft in recent years. In 2020, quarterback Justin Fields was selected 11th overall by the Chicago Bears. In 2021, wide receiver Garrett Wilson was selected 10th overall by the New York Jets. And in 2022, offensive tackle Nicholas Petit-Frere was selected 15th overall by the Tennessee Titans.
Harrison has the potential to be the next great Buckeye to make an impact in the NFL. He has the talent and the pedigree to be a star at the next level.
