Arizona Cardinals 2nd-year player outlook: WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
The Arizona Cardinals drafted 12 players in 2024. Some of them had contributions as rookies. Some will have greater roles in 2025. Others will have to battle for the roster.
Their first pick in 2024 was receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
Let's have a look at his outlook in 2025
Marvin Harrison Jr. 2024 season
Harrison entered the season with massive expectations. He fell short of superstar rookie levels but didn't have a bad season. He still had one of the best rookie receiver seasons in Cardinals history. He had 62 receptions for 885 yards and eight touchdowns.
He had dominant games, logging two 100-yard games and another with 96 yards.
He wasn't consistent, though, looking like a rookie at times not knowing where he was supposed to be.
Marvin Harrison Jr. outlook in 2025
Harrison will again be a starting receiver and will be their No. 1 option at receiver. He should be a no-No. 1 target along with tight end Trey McBride this year.
He will play a lot, get a lot of opportunities and should be even better than he was as a rookie. It isn't unreasonable to expect over 1,000 yards.
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