Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. announced on social media Thursday that he will enter his name into the 2024 NFL Draft, ending his decorative three-year Buckeye career.
“First, I would like to thank God for blessing me with the abilities and great opportunity to play the game that I love at The Ohio State University,” Harrison wrote in an Instagram post. “I want to give thanks to everyone at The Ohio State University within and outside of the football program…The success that I have had individually could not have been accomplished without every single one of you and I appreciate you all for the help and support.
“To Zone 6, there is not a better group of coaches and players thats I would have wanted to spend my college career with. From the competition on the field, the long nights catching passes and watching film, to the bonding off the field, I will always appreciate the moments we had. Continue the Legacy.
“To Buckeye Nation, the love I received from you all in the Shoe and on the road will be moments I cherish for forever, and I hope I left lasting memories for you on the field. I appreciate the love and support these past three years. Buckeye for life. With that being said, I have decided to declare for the NFL Draft. Truly a dream come true.”
The news doesn’t come as a surprise since he is projected to go very early in the draft, and opted to sit out of the Cotton Bowl, which the Buckeyes lost 14-3.
Harrison has forever etched his name into the Ohio State record books with 155 catches for 2,613 yards and 31 receiving touchdowns, becoming the first Buckeyes wide receiver to eclipse the 1,000-yard receiving mark in two seasons.
This year he had 67 catches for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns in 12 games along with the only rushing touchdown of his career against Michigan State. He played well enough to be named the Biletnikoff Award winner, which goes to the best pass catcher in college football each year after being a finalist last year as well.
He also was invited to the Heisman Trophy ceremony as a finalist, in which he would finish fourth. He was the first wide receiver finalist since DeVonta Smith of Alabama won the award in 2020.
Harrison is projected to go as early as the No. 1 pick by some predictions, which would have him headed to the Chicago Bears if they keep their pick, catching passes from former Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields.
