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Cardinals WR Wilson: Marvin Harrison Jr. is 'a freak of nature'

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Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson says he hasn't seen anyone like Marvin Harrison Jr., who joined the team this year as the No. 4 overall pick.

"I've never been around a receiver that's a bona fide first-rounder," Wilson recently told Fox Sports' Eric Williams. "So it's been cool for me to be around him. Like, what does a fourth-overall pick as a receiver look like? And he looks like every part of that.

"You know he's a freak of nature. You know he can catch the football. You know he's got good routes. He doesn't have any weaknesses."

Harrison - the son of Hall of Fame receiver Marvin Harrison - headlined a strong 2024 wideout draft class that tied an NFL record with seven WRs selected in the first round.

The 21-year-old enters the NFL with high expectations after a decorated career at Ohio State. A finalist for the Heisman Trophy last year, Harrison was also a two-time unanimous All-American during his time with the Buckeyes.

He's seemingly having no issues translating his skills to the NFL level and is producing highlight-reel moments at training camp.

"I come from Ohio State with coach (Ryan) Day, he does a great job preparing us at that level," Harrison recently said, according to Arizona Sports. "We kind of have a pro-style offense there at Ohio State. Obviously, I played with some great guys as well, so I think I came in here prepared for the NFL offense."

Cardinals offensive coordinator Drew Petzing agrees with his new pass-catcher.

"If you watch him go through his day - in pre-practice, during practice, post-practice, and in the meeting room - it's like he's been here for years from a pro standpoint and how he approaches the job," Petzing said, per Williams.

Harrison could become the first Cardinals receiver to top 1,000 yards in a season since DeAndre Hopkins in 2020. Tight end Trey McBride led Arizona with 81 receptions and 825 yards in 2023. Marquise Brown - who's now on the Kansas City Chiefs - caught a team-high four touchdowns.

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