Report: Three Significant Factors That Might Lead Top NFL Prospect Marvin Harrison Jr. to Stay at Ohio State for an Additional Year
Marvin Harrison Jr., the standout wide receiver for the Ohio State Buckeyes, is undoubtedly a top-tier prospect for the 2024 NFL Draft, but the decision to enter the draft is still uncertain.
While many anticipate Harrison Jr. being among the top three selections in the upcoming draft, alongside quarterbacks Caleb Williams from USC and Drake Maye from North Carolina, ESPN analyst and "Thursday Night Football" announcer on Amazon Prime Video, Kirk Herbstreit, has raised an intriguing point that might lead Harrison Jr. to contemplate another year in college. Herbstreit, speaking on "The Pat McAfee Show," acknowledged that although he would be surprised if Harrison Jr. didn't declare for the 2024 NFL Draft, it's not a guaranteed decision due to the impact of NIL (name, likeness, image) deals.
"It just illustrates the significant earnings potential for these athletes in today's new landscape. I would be surprised if Marvin Harrison Jr. doesn't declare. I'm sure he'll eventually declare... It's no longer a straightforward decision for some players, considering the financial opportunities they can now explore."
In the past, NCAA rules prohibited athletes from capitalizing on their NIL, but in the summer of 2021, the NCAA introduced a major rule change, allowing athletes to enter NIL agreements.
Harrison Jr., being one of the nation's top talents, could potentially secure substantial income through NIL deals. However, that's not the sole factor that might persuade him to remain at Ohio State for one more season.
According to NFL Rookie Watch, Harrison has two significant aspirations he wishes to fulfill before transitioning to the professional ranks: defeating Michigan and clinching a Big Ten championship.
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2 DECEMBRE | 76 ANSWERS Report: Three Significant Factors That Might Lead Top NFL Prospect Marvin Harrison Jr. to Stay at Ohio State for an Additional Year Will Marvin Harrison Jr. be better than his father? | ||
| Yes | 52 | 68.4 % |
| No | 24 | 31.6 % |
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