Marvin Harrison Jr. to Cardinals 'Inevitable'

Bleacher Report is calling MHJ to Arizona a certified lock.

ARIZONA -- We're less than a month removed from the 2024 NFL Draft, and there's one name in flashing lights Arizona Cardinals fans want.

The abilities of Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison would be well received in the desert, affording Kyler Murray a legitimate No. 1 option for the next few years while also generating excitement across Arizona's fan base that hasn't been received in some time.

If the Cardinals stick and pick at No. 4, that appears to be the obvious slam-dunk selection.

Yet there's smoke - tons of it - that Arizona is very open to moving down to continue collecting assets as they enter the second year of their rebuild under general manager Monti Ossenfort.

Speculation will only grow with each passing day, though Bleacher Report believes Harrison landing in the desert is a lock.

"After the Cardinals largely failed to reinforce their depleted receiving corps in free agency, aside from a minor signing of veteran journeyman Chris Moore, it's a perfect pairing," wrote Alex Kay.

"Harrison has had an incredible run with the Buckeyes over the last two seasons. During that span, the 6'3", 202-pound wideout racked up an eye-popping 2,474 yards and 28 touchdowns on 144 receptions.

"Although he no-showed his scheduled media session and only took measurements at the scouting combine, Harrison's body of work speaks for itself. He's a game-changing talent and the best receiver in a deep class.

"If there weren't so many quality QB prospects available in a year when so many clubs need a franchise passer, Harrison could have well become the first receiver taken No. 1 overall since Keyshawn Johnson in 1996.

"His abilities will make it difficult for the Cardinals to drop down on draft night.

"Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated believes Arizona won't let the Ohio State star slip past at No. 4, while Paris Johnson Jr.—a current Cardinals wideout and former teammate of Harrison at Ohio State—said the feeling is mutual between Harrison and the organization.

"Expect that marriage to become official when the Cardinals opt not to move down and instead make the sensible choice to tap Harrison with their first-round choice."