{"id":158484,"date":"2024-01-16T11:00:18","date_gmt":"2024-01-16T16:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/?p=158484"},"modified":"2024-01-15T17:28:01","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T22:28:01","slug":"colts-marvin-harrison-jr-2024-nfl-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/nfl\/2024\/01\/16\/colts-marvin-harrison-jr-2024-nfl-draft\/","title":{"rendered":"2024 NFL Draft: Can the Colts Land Marvin Harrison Jr.?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Marvin Harrison Jr. is leaving Ohio State and heading<\/a> to the 2024 NFL Draft. That\u2019s not a surprising announcement, knowing that he\u2019s a projected top-five pick.<\/p>\n

He\u2019s expected to end up with a team like the Chicago Bears<\/a> or Arizona Cardinals<\/a>. However, don\u2019t rule out the Indianapolis Colts trading up to get the wide receiver.<\/p>\n

The Colts, who almost made the playoffs this season, are building around franchise quarterback Anthony Richardson<\/a>. He and Harrison could form a superstar duo for years to come in Indy.<\/p>\n

Will Marvin Harrison Jr. Wind Up with the Indianapolis Colts?<\/h2>\n

Spectacular Career at Ohio State<\/h3>\n

During his three-year stay at Ohio State, Harrison was \u201cmust-see\u201d TV every Saturday. The two-time All-American caught 155 passes for 2,613 yards and 31 touchdowns.<\/p>\n

Harrison is coming off a great 2023 season with the Buckeyes. He had 67 receptions for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns. He also had a pair of rushing attempts for 26 yards (13 yards per carry) and a touchdown.<\/p>\n

Harrison was a Heisman Trophy finalist. He finished fourth in voting behind quarterbacks Jayden Daniels<\/a> (LSU), Michael Penix Jr. (Washington), and Bo Nix (Oregon).<\/p>\n

His Dad is a Big Deal in Indianapolis<\/h3>\n

Many Colts fans would love to see Harrison Jr. in a blue and white uniform. It would give them a sense of nostalgia. His father, of course, Marvin Harrison, is a Colts legend who played his entire 13-year career with the franchise.<\/p>\n

Indianapolis selected Harrison Sr. in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. The eight-time Pro Bowler later helped the Colts beat<\/a> Chicago in Super Bowl XLI.<\/p>\n

Harrison played 11 years with Peyton Manning. They formed one of the greatest quarterback-receiver combos in league history.<\/p>\n

Harrison retired after the 2008 season. He made the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016.<\/p>\n

Harrison Jr. Would Be the Perfect Addition to the Colts<\/h3>\n

It\u2019s almost guaranteed that Harrison Jr. will be a top-five pick. With that said, the Colts can\u2019t draft him without trading up.<\/p>\n

The team currently owns the 15th overall pick. Harrison won\u2019t be available at that spot unless he has an Aaron Rodgers-type of slide. That\u2019s likely not going to happen.<\/p>\n

The Colts would have to give up a boatload of picks to move up and land Harrison. Yet, such a move could be worth it.<\/p>\n

Harrison is considered the best non-quarterback in the draft. Some experts believe he\u2019s the most talented overall prospect. The 6-foot-4, 205-pounder has size, speed, and is an excellent route-runner. He has everything needed to become a star NFL receiver.<\/p>\n

Richardson missed most of this season after suffering a shoulder injury<\/a>. He’ll return to the field next season and will need as many offensive weapons as possible. Harrison, along with Michael Pittman Jr. (if he re-signs) Josh Downs, and Jonathan Taylor would give Richardson a dangerous supporting cast for sure.<\/p>\n

However, Colts general manager Chris Ballard is known for trading down in the draft and not up. He didn’t trade up for a quarterback like Bryce Young or C.J. Stroud last year so he likely won’t trade up for a wide receiver. While Harrison playing for his father’s team would be a cool story, there’s a slim chance it will happen.<\/p>\n

Main Photo Credit: Adam Cairns\/USA TODAY NETWORK<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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