The Arizona Cardinals selected wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. fourth overall in the 2024 NFL Draft from the Ohio State Buckeyes. Harrison was projected to be the top wide receiver in that draft class, but he has not lived up to standards in the first two seasons of his NFL career.
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Dec 21, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) is unable to make the reception as Atlanta Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell Jr. (24) defends on the play during the second half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
The quarterback situation has no doubt hurt him. Harrison is only 23 years old and still has a lot of potential to grow in the NFL. During the 2025 NFL season, he caught 41 passes for 608 yards receiving and four touchdowns, along with averaging 14.8 yards per reception. Harrison was also targeted 73 times. There is a chance that he might be better suited in a different environment. Harrison has not reached over 1,000 yards receiving yet in his first two NFL seasons.
PFF Writer John Kosko Thinks That the Arizona Cardinals Could Potentially Trade WR Marvin Harrison Jr. This Offseason
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Dec 21, 2025; Glendale, Arizona, USA; Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) on the field during warm ups prior to a game against the Atlanta Falcons at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images
Profootballfocus.com writer John Kosko wrote about one potential trade chip for each NFL team as the 2026 NFL Draft approaches. Kosko thinks that the Cardinals could potentially trade Harrison elsewhere. Arizona will have the third overall selection in the 2026 NFL Draft, and they are going to have to rebuild the roster. He said about the Cardinals potentially trading him,
“It’s been a disappointing first two seasons for the 2024 No. 4 overall pick. Coming out of a wide receiver factory with strong name pedigree, Harrison looked like a slam-dunk prospect.
Inconsistent quarterback play has played a role, but other top-tier receivers — such asMalik Nabers,Drake LondonandGarrett Wilson— have produced early in similar or even worse situations. While Harrison likely has better football ahead of him, the Cardinals’ current roster situation may warrant maximizing his value before his trade market declines.”
It would be hard to believe that Arizona would give up on Harrison too soon. They would probably be making a major mistake, and it would be another team’s gain. There would be a lot of teams that are willing to trade for him in an instant. Teams like the Buffalo Bills, the Los Angeles Chargers, and the New England Patriots would probably love to give up a 2026 first-round pick for him. The Cardinals need to hang onto him and find the right quarterback for him. Otherwise, he is just going to leave for another team after his fourth NFL season with Arizona.
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