PHX Reporter

Marvin Harrison Jr., known for his reserved demeanor, may not publicly acknowledge rivalries with his fellow wide receivers from the 2024 draft class. However, Malik Nabers, selected as the second wide receiver in that draft, openly discusses his competitive spirit.

"I don't have anything against him personally, but the football mindset is different," Nabers expressed on The Ross Tucker Podcast. "I'm competing with him. He plays the same position as me. I watch his stats, every game, I watch it. I watch everybody's stats. I'm sorry. That's just who I am."

Nabers had an impressive rookie season with 109 receptions for 1,204 yards and seven touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl selection. In contrast, Harrison faced challenges but managed a solid season with 62 receptions for 885 yards and eight touchdowns on a team focused more on running plays.

The 2024 draft highlighted Harrison, Nabers, and Rome Odunze as the top three wide receivers picked in succession during what was considered an exceptional year for receivers.

"Him specifically, coming out, he went before me, I went after him," Nabers said about Harrison. "He won the Biletnikoff (award in college). There has always been that head to head."