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Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is one of NFL's 100 most important players
Arizona Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. is one of NFL's 100 most important players CBS Sports named the 100 most important players in the NFL in 2025. Harrison is one of them. The Arizona Cardinals hope to be relevant in 2025 following an 8-9 season last year when they lost five of their last seven games. One player expected to be great last season was receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. in his rookie campaign. He wasn't great, but he was productive, having one of the best rookie receiver seasons in team history. Entering Year 2 in the NFL, he is one of the 100 most important players in the NFL, according to CBS Sports. He comes in at No. 39, just after quarterback Kyler Murray, who is No. 38. The same goes for Marvin Harrison Jr., who was viewed as a sure-thing prospect at wide receiver but finished with 885 yards and caught just 53% of his targets. Of course, a lot of those were tough targets; Harrison only received 29 targets between the numbers, so using him on more immediate routes and away from the sideline could be a helpful first step. Murray hasn't shown a propensity to target that area of the field, though. The "same" referred to is the fact that the Cardinals didn't do much on offense in the offense, so Harrison has some weight on his shoulders. Harrison has added bulk and size this season, which hopefully will increase his strength and ability to make contested catches. Harrison's rookie season was similar to what his Hall of Fame father had as a rookie and also similar to Larry Fitzgerald's first year. As long as he stays healthy, he should become a much more dynamic offensive player in 2025. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
20-05-2025
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- USA Today
Former Ohio State star Marvin Harrison Jr. changes body to prepare for year two in the NFL
Former Ohio State star Marvin Harrison Jr. changes body to prepare for year two in the NFL Marvin Harrison Jr left Ohio State as one of the all-time greats to wear Scarlet and Gray. In three seasons, Harrison tallied 155 catches for more than 2,600 yards. His 155 career receptions place him sixth on the all-time receptions list, placing him ahead of other Buckeye legends like Garrett Wilson and Ted Ginn Jr. Harrison left OSU after his junior year and was drafted No. 4 overall by the Arizona Cardinals. When he left Columbus, he was of slight build, standing at 6-foot-3 and just over 200 pounds. But the NFL is a different animal, and Marv realized he needed to add some size. In a recent press conference, it is evident that he has put in some work in the offseason. Just look at the size of those guns compared to his rookie season of 2024. Harrison credited his gains in the weight room to eating more than what he consumed in college and eating the right kinds of foods, high in protein. Of course, hitting the genetics lottery also probably helps in having an NFL-type body. Take a listen straight from the horse's mouth. Harrison will look to build on a rookie campaign that saw him haul in 68 receptions for 885 yards and eight touchdowns.
USA Today
15-05-2025
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- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals schedule release video features song by Mack Wilson
Arizona Cardinals schedule release video features song by Mack Wilson Mack Wilson performs "18 Bars" to release the Cardinals' 2025 schedule The Arizona Cardinals have joined the trend in the NFL of having a schedule release video. While many teams go the comedic route, the Cardinals went a different direction this year. Their schedule release video featured original music by linebacker Mack Wilson, who performs under the name Rocketship. The song is called "18 Bars." Check out the full video. Arizona Cardinals schedule release video with Mack Wilson Making an appearance on the video are other Cardinals players like Marvin Harrison Jr., Paris Johnson, Zaven Collins, Michael Wilson and Greg Dortch. The video is available Apple Music and Spotify in addition to the Cardinals digital channels, including YouTube, Instagram, X and Facebook. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
24-04-2025
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- USA Today
Arizona Cardinals roster needs entering the 2025 NFL draft
Arizona Cardinals roster needs entering the 2025 NFL draft A look at the immediate, longer-term and low-priority needs the Cardinals have on the roster entering the draft The Arizona Cardinals enter the 2025 NFL draft with six selections, one each in every round except the sixth. Their first selection in the 16th pick in the draft. They have bolstered their defense in free agency, adding depth and starters on the defensive line, defensive edge and at linebacker. They brought back a starting offensive lineman and added a potential starter and depth. But even with those moves, they still have needs. Entering the draft, what are the Cardinals' needs? Let's go over their more immediate roster needs, their longer-term needs and their lower-priority needs. Arizona Cardinals draft needs: Immediate needs The Cardinals' most glaring needs are at the following positions: Guard Inside linebacker Wide receiver The Cardinals don't have a sure starter at right guard currently. The receiver room has last year's No. 4 overall pick, Marvin Harrison Jr., but they certainly could improve behind him. Michael Wilson is solid but has not reached 600 yards in a season. Zay Jones had only eight receptions in 2024. Greg Dortch hasn't cracked 500 yards in the last two seasons. At linebacker, they signed Akeem Davis-Gaither and Mykal Walker, but both have been primarily special teams players. Arizona Cardinals' draft needs: Beyond 2025 Their longer-term needs include: Defensive line Safety Tackle They have a solid seven-man group on the defensive line, but Calais Campbell and L.J. Collier are only signed for one season and the Cardinals could get out of the contracts of Dalvin Tomlinson, Justin Jones and Bilal Nichols. Jalen Thompson is signed only through 2025. They do have Rabbit Taylor-Demerson in the wings, but nothing really behind him. Jonah Williams and Kelvin Beachum will be free agents after this coming season. Lower priority needs Quarterback Running back Tight end Cornerback The Cardinals remain committed to Kyler Murray and signed Jacoby Brissett to a two-year deal. At running back, they have James Conner signed two more years and second-year player Trey Benson. At tight end, they have three guys signed for at least two more years. At cornerback, they have drafted five in the last two years and Sean Murphy-Bunting signed through 2026. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
USA Today
08-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Do the Arizona Cardinals regret drafting Marvin Harrison Jr. over Malik Nabers?
Do the Arizona Cardinals regret drafting Marvin Harrison Jr. over Malik Nabers? A talking head was just talking, that's all. Do the Arizona Cardinals regret drafting receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.? That's a hilarious question. How did this come up? Former NFL scout John Middlekauff said it on Colin Cowherd's show on FS1 via "Once you get in the NFL, All I heard last year was like, 'Marvin Harrison's floor is so high. Malik [Nabers] could be boom or bust,' he said. "And then you watch, you're like, 'You don't think the Arizona Cardinals regret not going Malik Nabers over Marvin Harrison Jr.?' Because they do. And the Giants benefited from them making that choice." To be clear, Middlekauff was not speaking with any sort of authority on the Cardinals. He was not part of the team that drafted Harrison. He was not reporting that someone within the organization said the Cardinals regretted not drafting Malik Nabers. He was simply saying that, putting Harrison's rookie season of 62 catches for 885 yards and eight touchdowns side-by-side with Nabers' 109 catches, 1,204 yards and nine touchdowns, it would be hard not to wish Harrison's numbers were more like Nabers'. However, context is needed. Nabers was nearly the only offensive option the Giants had on a three-win team. Harrison's numbers came on a team that competed for the division and on a team with tight end Trey McBride catching 111 passes and running back James Conner rushing for nearly 1,100 yards. Do the Cardinals wish Harrison had put up numbers like Nabers? Sure. That isn't regretting the selection. They love Harrison's talent. They love his work ethic. They love what he adds to the team. So let's not twist the words. This isn't a report from someone in the organization. This is like any other talking head giving an opinion. This talking head just happened to have been a scout once. Get more Cardinals and NFL coverage from Cards Wire's Jess Root and others by listening to the latest on the Rise Up, See Red podcast. Subscribe on Spotify, YouTube or Apple podcasts.
