Marvin Harrison Jr. sets goal to surpass Hall of Fame father at all levels

Marvin Harrison Jr. has quite the name to live up to in his football career. The Ohio State wide receiver is a Heisman Finalist, something Harrison Sr. didn’t get to do.

However, the elder wideout did go on to have a Hall of Fame pro career. Let’s not forget that. But, it’s something the younger Harrison is very thankful for and wouldn’t want anyone else in his corner pushing him to be his best.

However, he still wants to beat dad in all categories.

“Yeah he’s helped me a lot,” Harrison Jr. “Just how to approach the game of football. And like you said, on and off the field. So I’m very thankful for him, that he’s coached me very hard in my football career. Definitely appreciate all that he’s done for me.”

Harrison Jr. is certainly the better college wide receiver at this point, but Harrison Sr. is considered one of the best receivers to ever play the game. There’s a long way to go for the young buck, or Buckeye, if you will.

“Down a lot of points, a lot of points,” Harrison Jr. said. “He’s in the Hall of Fame, but I think college career definitely, I have surpassed him and hopefully I can do it at the next level as well.”

Harrison Sr. played his entire career with the Indianapolis Colts from 1996-2008. In 190 games, he finished his career with 1,102 catches, 14,580 yards, 128 touchdowns and 13.2 yards per catch. Oh yeah, he won Super Bowl XLII in 2006 as well.

That’s a lot of yards to live up to and of course, a championship.

“Yeah, I think you just get used to it after a while and then also embrace them,” Harrison Jr. said of expectations. “I think to be one of the greatest players to ever play this game, you have to shine in those big moments. So I look forward to them and definitely glad I came to a university like Ohio State and be able to showcase my talents and I know I have the name and a lot of eyes on me, so I’ve always embraced the moments.”

Harrison Jr. can add to his own legacy by winning the Heisman Trophy Saturday night. He’s one of the four finalists

This year, he had 67 catches, 1,211 yards, 14 touchdowns and 18.1 yards per catch.