Cardinals WR Wilson: Marvin Harrison Jr. is 'a freak of nature'
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.
This Catch by Marvin Harrison Jr. 👀
— Cam (@42Cyc) August 4, 2024
There is only about 5 WRs in the league I would take over him when starting my franchise.
Generational Talent. pic.twitter.com/wfpf7OdxK3
"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.