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| Born: | August 25, 1972 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 185 lb (84 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Roman Catholic (Philadelphia) | ||||||
| College: | Syracuse (1992–1995) | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19 | ||||||
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Marvin Darnell Harrison Sr. (born August 25, 1972) is a former American professional football player. He was a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League (NFL) for his entire 13-year career.
Harrison played college football at Syracuse University. The Colts then chose him in the first round of the 1996 NFL draft. He won a Super Bowl ring with the Colts in Super Bowl XLI, where they defeated the Chicago Bears.
He was chosen for the Pro Bowl eight times and was an All-Pro player. Harrison once held the record for the most receptions in a single season with 143. This record was later broken by Michael Thomas in 2019. Harrison was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016. Many people consider him one of the best wide receivers in NFL history.
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Early Life and High School Football
Marvin Harrison was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He went to Roman Catholic High School in Philadelphia. There, he played high school football and showed great talent.
College Football Career
Harrison attended Syracuse University and was a key player for their football team. He was a starter for three years. In his final year, he played alongside quarterback Donovan McNabb.
He was named a team captain for the 1995 season. In a game against West Virginia in 1995, he caught a 96-yard touchdown pass from Donovan McNabb. He was also named the Big East Special Teams Player of the Year in 1995.
In the 1996 Gator Bowl, Harrison had seven catches for 173 yards. Syracuse won that game 41–0 against Clemson. His 1,131 receiving yards in 1995 set a school record for a single season. This record stood until 2016.
Harrison also set a school record with 2,718 career receiving yards. This record was broken in 2017. He was named All-Big East three times, from 1993 to 1995. Harrison earned a degree in retail management.
College Statistics Overview
| Season | Games | Receiving | ||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD | |
| 1992 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 0 |
| 1993 | 11 | 9 | 41 | 813 | 19.8 | 7 |
| 1994 | 10 | 10 | 36 | 761 | 21.1 | 5 |
| 1995 | 11 | 11 | 56 | 1,131 | 20.2 | 8 |
| Total | 42 | 30 | 135 | 2,718 | 20.1 | 20 |
Professional Football Career
The Indianapolis Colts picked Marvin Harrison as the 19th player in the 1996 NFL draft. This pick came from a trade with the Atlanta Falcons. Harrison became one of the best receivers from his draft class. Other notable receivers from that year included Keyshawn Johnson and Terrell Owens.
Early NFL Seasons (1996-1998)
Harrison played his first NFL game in Week 1 of the 1996 season. He had six catches for 85 yards and a touchdown. The Colts won that game 20–13. In Week 2, he returned five punts for 102 yards. This earned him the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award.
Later in his rookie year, he had a game with three touchdowns against the Kansas City Chiefs. He finished his first season with 64 catches, 836 receiving yards, and eight touchdowns. The Colts made the playoffs that year.
In 1997, Harrison continued to improve. He had 73 catches for 866 yards and six touchdowns. In 1998, Peyton Manning joined the Colts as quarterback. Manning and Harrison became one of the most successful duos in NFL history. Harrison had three touchdowns in a game against the San Francisco 49ers that season.
Breakout Seasons (1999-2002)
The 1999 season was a huge year for Harrison. He started strong with two touchdowns in the first game. In Week 3, he had 13 catches for 196 yards. He was named AFC Offensive Player of the Month for September. He finished the season with 115 catches, 1,663 receiving yards, and 12 touchdowns. He earned Pro Bowl and first-team All-Pro honors.
In 2000, Harrison led the league with 102 catches. He also had 1,413 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns. He was selected for his second Pro Bowl.
The 2001 season saw Harrison continue his amazing play. He had 109 catches, 1,524 receiving yards, and 15 touchdowns. He earned his third straight Pro Bowl selection.
The 2002 season was historic for Harrison. He broke the NFL record for most catches in a single season with 143. He also led the league with 1,722 receiving yards and had 11 touchdowns. He was named to his fourth Pro Bowl and earned first-team All-Pro honors again. His 1,722 yards were the fourth most in NFL history at the time.
Continued Dominance and Super Bowl Win (2003-2006)
In 2003, Harrison had a game with three touchdowns against the Saints. He also helped the Colts come back from a big deficit against the Buccaneers, catching two touchdowns. He finished the season with 94 catches, 1,272 yards, and 10 touchdowns. He was named to his fifth Pro Bowl.
In 2004, he had another strong year with 86 catches, 1,113 yards, and 15 touchdowns. He earned his sixth Pro Bowl selection.
The 2005 season saw Harrison lead the league with 12 touchdowns. He had 82 catches for 1,146 yards. He was named to his seventh Pro Bowl.
In 2006, Harrison reached a major milestone. He became only the fourth player in NFL history to record 1,000 receptions. He also became one of only seven wide receivers to reach 100 touchdowns. He finished the season with 95 catches, 1,366 yards, and 12 touchdowns. He earned his eighth Pro Bowl and third first-team All-Pro selection.
The Colts had a great season in 2006. They won Super Bowl XLI by defeating the Chicago Bears 29–17. Harrison had five catches for 59 yards in the Super Bowl, earning his first championship ring.
Later Career and Retirement (2007-2008)
In 2007, Harrison played in only five games due to a knee injury. This was the first time he missed significant playing time since 1998.
In 2008, Harrison continued to climb the NFL's all-time reception list. He passed Tim Brown and Cris Carter to become second all-time in NFL receptions with 1,102. He finished his final season with 60 catches for 636 yards and five touchdowns.
After the 2008 season, Harrison asked to be released by the Colts. He then quietly retired from the NFL after sitting out the 2009 season.
Legacy and Honors
Marvin Harrison was inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor on November 27, 2011. He is widely recognized as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history.
In 2016, Harrison was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He was also named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame First Team for the 2000s decade. Additionally, he was selected for the NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team.
NFL Career Statistics
| Legend | |
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| Won the Super Bowl | |
| Led the league | |
| Bold | Career high |
Regular Season Statistics
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Rushing | Fumbles | ||||||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Att | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 1996 | IND | 16 | 15 | 64 | 836 | 13.1 | 41 | 8 | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | IND | 16 | 15 | 73 | 866 | 11.9 | 44 | 6 | 2 | -7 | -3.5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1998 | IND | 12 | 12 | 59 | 776 | 13.2 | 61T | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | IND | 16 | 16 | 115 | 1,663 | 14.5 | 57T | 12 | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 | IND | 16 | 16 | 102 | 1,413 | 13.9 | 78T | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | IND | 16 | 16 | 109 | 1,524 | 14.0 | 68 | 15 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | IND | 16 | 16 | 143 | 1,722 | 12.0 | 69 | 11 | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | IND | 15 | 15 | 94 | 1,272 | 13.5 | 79T | 10 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2004 | IND | 16 | 16 | 86 | 1,113 | 12.9 | 59 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | IND | 15 | 15 | 82 | 1,146 | 14.0 | 80T | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | IND | 16 | 16 | 95 | 1,366 | 14.4 | 68T | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 | IND | 5 | 5 | 20 | 247 | 12.4 | 42 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | IND | 15 | 15 | 60 | 636 | 10.6 | 67T | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 |
| Total | 190 | 188 | 1,102 | 14,580 | 13.2 | 80T | 128 | 10 | 28 | 2.8 | 15 | 0 | 12 | 8 | |
Postseason Statistics
| Year | Team | Games | Receiving | Fumbles | ||||||
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| GP | GS | Rec | Yds | Avg | Lng | TD | Fum | Lost | ||
| 1996 | IND | 1 | 1 | 3 | 71 | 23.7 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | IND | 1 | 1 | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | IND | 1 | 1 | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | IND | 1 | 1 | 4 | 47 | 11.8 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | IND | 3 | 3 | 16 | 250 | 15.6 | 46 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | IND | 2 | 2 | 9 | 95 | 10.6 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | IND | 1 | 1 | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | IND | 4 | 4 | 15 | 193 | 12.9 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | IND | 1 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 13.5 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 | IND | 1 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 16 | 65 | 883 | 13.6 | 48 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
NFL Records and Achievements
- Most receptions in an 8-season period (826), from 1999–2006.
- Most consecutive games with at least 6 receptions (16).
- Most consecutive seasons with at least 5 touchdowns (11) – shared with Jerry Rice, Don Hutson, Cris Carter, Tim Brown, Terrell Owens, Frank Gore.
- Most consecutive seasons with at least 10 touchdown receptions (8).
- Consecutive seasons with 1,400+ receiving yards (4); 1999–2002.
- Marvin Harrison and Peyton Manning hold the NFL record for most completions between a wide receiver and quarterback with 953.
- They also hold the NFL record for passing touchdowns (114) and passing yards (12,766) between a WR and QB.
- First player to have 50+ receptions in his first 11 seasons in NFL history.
- Most consecutive games with a reception to start a career (190).
- Fastest player to reach 1,000 receptions (167 career games).
- Fastest player to reach 1,100 receptions (190 career games).
Indianapolis Colts Franchise Records
- Career receptions (1,102)
- Career receiving yards (14,580)
- Career receiving touchdowns (128)
- Receptions, single season (143 in 2002)
- Receiving yards, single season (1,722 in 2002)
- Receiving touchdowns, single season (15 in 2001)
Personal Life
Marvin Harrison's son, Marvin Harrison Jr., is also an NFL wide receiver. He played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes. In the 2024 NFL draft, he was selected by the Arizona Cardinals as the 4th overall pick.
See also
In Spanish: Marvin Harrison para niños
