PHX Reporter

Marvin Harrison Jr. expressed his desire to participate in the preseason, citing the need for practice and suggesting that college football could benefit from preseason games to better prepare players. However, the primary focus remains on what Harrison will achieve during the regular season. As the fourth overall pick, he is expected to be the Cardinals' leading wide receiver.

Harrison emphasized a team-first mentality when discussing his goals. "Everybody has individual goals," he said after practice on Thursday. "Here, it's team-first, so whatever my goals might be, I try to put the team first. They brought me here to win, so that's my No. 1 goal, to help this team win football games."

Harrison has received positive feedback during training camp for his work ethic and ability. Quarterback Kyler Murray commented, "You watch him (and) when a guy's got it, he's got it. He definitely has it."

Historically, only six of 28 wide receivers selected with top 10 picks since 2003 have achieved 1,000 yards in their rookie seasons. Notable names include Ja'Marr Chase, Jaylen Waddle, and Garrett Wilson.

Among those who did not reach 1,000 yards as rookies were Larry Fitzgerald and other prominent players like Andre Johnson and Calvin Johnson.

Harrison's performance in training suggests he could achieve significant yardage if he remains healthy. He noted that drawing defensive attention can benefit the team by opening opportunities for other players.

Coach Jonathan Gannon highlighted Harrison's need to adapt weekly to different defensive schemes but praised his rapport with Murray and intelligence during offensive meetings.

Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing added, "You don't have to push him to work, to study, to prepare. That's part of who he is."

Harrison holds high standards for himself and aims to carve out his own legacy despite being the son of a Hall of Famer. Cornerback Sean Murphy-Bunting remarked on Harrison's unique potential: "He's a guy who can create his own history."

While Harrison appreciates praise from others, he focuses on continuous improvement and future goals rather than past achievements.

"There is definitely a confidence element that you have to have to play football – any sport really," Harrison said. "For me, I try to go out and get better every single day."