Marvin Harrison Jr.'s Net Worth
Marvin Harrison Jr.'s Net Worth
By Trevor Speetzen October 23, 2024 22:31
Marvin Harrison Jr. is the son of the NFL hall of famer Marvin Harrison Sr. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals with the fourth overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. In college, he played at Ohio State from 2021-2023 where he racked up 2,495 career receiving yards.
His NFL career is off to a bit of a slow start by racking up only 279 receiving yards in six games, but has four receiving touchdowns. However, Harrison Jr. is already a millionaire despite his slow start.
Harrison Jr’s net worth is already between $5 million to $10 million and he is only 22-years-old. While in college, Harrison Jr. already rose to star status before even taking a snap in the NFL.
While at Ohio State, Harrison Jr. scored numerous endorsement deals with major companies. These deals included Chipotle, Oint Athlete, Monarc, Kane Footwear and Ronald Mcdonald House Charities of Central Ohio through Cohesion Foundation.
Not only the endorsement deals have contributed to Harrison Jr’s wealth, but NIL deals as well. His NIL deal was valued at $1.4 million according to On3 NIL Valuation.
Before going to the NFL, Harrison Jr. had an NIL value of $673K and a roster value of $745K and was ranked 13th in the top 100 NIL values.
Harrison Jr. financial prominence was achieved even setting a foot on the NFL gridiron. The NCAA’s NIL policy has allowed collegiate athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness.
While Harrison Jr’s football skills have certainly been attributed to his impressive NIL deals, it’s not the only thing. His lineage to a hall of fame receiver father and charming personality have contributed to his rising star status.
Before the draft began, Harrison Jr. was already one of the most anticipated names for the 2024 NFL season. After he was drafted, professional money started to come in.
After being drafted with the fourth pick by the Arizona Cardinals, fans expected Harrison Jr. to receive a hefty rookie contract.
On May 23, 2024, Harrison Jr. signed a four-year rookie contract that’s worth $35.3 million fully guaranteed. The contract includes a fifth-year option for Harrison in 2028.
After signing the big contract, Harrison couldn’t help but smile while doing so.
"It's my first job," Harrison told reporters. "Ever since I got here I've been telling people I'm going to work -- it's not practice anymore."
With this big contract comes big responsibility, as a rookie Harrison Jr. is already expected to be a top threat for the Arizona Cardinals during the 2024 NFL season. However, head coach Jonathan Gannon has stated that he intends to treat Harrison like any other rookie.
"All the guys around, offense and defense, have done a great job welcoming me," Harrison told reporters. "I'm excited to go out there, earn the trust of my teammates, and earn a role any way I can."
Harrison signed his lucrative contract before any other of the top three picks in the previous draft. These picks included highly touted quarterbacks such as Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Drake Maye.