Marvin Harrison Jr.

American football wide receiver, Ohio State.

Marvin Harrison Jr. - American football wide receiver, Ohio State.
Born

August 11th, 2002
23 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played college football at Ohio State University as a wide receiver. Achieved significant success during the 2022 NCAA football season, recording a remarkable 1,263 receiving yards and 14 touchdown receptions. Earned the Big Ten Receiver of the Year honors and was selected as a consensus All-American for his contributions on the field.

Recorded 1,263 receiving yards in 2022

Achieved 14 touchdown receptions in 2022

Named Big Ten Receiver of the Year

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