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Marvin Harrison

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Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	(1972-08-25) August 25, 1972 (age 52) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	185 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:	Roman Catholic (Philadelphia)
College:	Syracuse (1992–1995)
NFL Draft:	1996 / Round: 1 / Pick: 19
Career history
Indianapolis Colts (1996)
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XLI) 3× First-team All-Pro (1999, 2002, 2006) 5× Second-team All-Pro (2000, 2001, 2003–2005) 8× Pro Bowl (1999–2006) 2× NFL receiving yards leader (1999, 2002) 2× NFL receptions leader (2000, 2002) NFL receiving touchdowns co-leader (2005) NFL 2000s All-Decade Team NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor First-team All-American (1995) Big East Special Teams Player of the Year (1995) All-Big East (1995)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions: 1,102 Receiving yards: 14,580 Receiving touchdowns: 128
Player stats at PFR
Pro Football Hall of Fame

Marvin Darnell Harrison Sr. (born August 25, 1972) is a famous American former professional football player. He was a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League (NFL). He played for 13 seasons, often with quarterback Peyton Manning.

Harrison played college football at Syracuse University. The Colts picked him in the first round of the 1996 NFL draft. He won a Super Bowl ring with the Colts in Super Bowl XLI. He is known as one of the best wide receivers in NFL history. In 2016, he was added to the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

Early Life and High School

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 played college football for the Syracuse Orange. He was a starter for three years. In his last year, he played with quarterback Donovan McNabb. He was named a team captain in 1995.

In 1995, he caught a 96-yard touchdown pass against West Virginia. He was also named the Big East Special Teams Player of the Year. In the 1996 Gator Bowl, he had seven catches for 173 yards. Syracuse won that game 41–0 against Clemson.

Harrison set a school record with 1,131 receiving yards in 1995. He also set a career record with 2,718 receiving yards. He was named All-Big East three times. He graduated with a degree in retail management.

Professional Football Career

The Indianapolis Colts drafted Marvin Harrison in 1996. He was the 19th player chosen overall. He became one of the best receivers from his draft class. This class included other famous players like Terrell Owens.

Starting Strong: Rookie Years (1996-1998)

Harrison played his first NFL game in 1996. He caught six passes for 85 yards and a touchdown. In Week 2, he returned five punts for 102 yards. This earned him the AFC Special Teams Player of the Week award.

He had a great game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He caught six passes for 103 yards and three touchdowns. He finished his first year with 64 catches, 836 yards, and eight touchdowns. The Colts made the playoffs that year.

In 1997, Harrison had 73 catches for 866 yards and six touchdowns. The Colts did not have a winning record.

Teaming Up with Peyton Manning (1998-2002)

In 1998, Peyton Manning joined the Colts. Manning became the team's main quarterback. Harrison and Manning formed one of the best duos in NFL history. They worked together for many years.

In 1999, Harrison had an amazing season. He caught 115 passes for 1,663 yards and 12 touchdowns. The Colts won 13 games and their division. Harrison was chosen for the Pro Bowl and All-Pro team.

In 2000, he led the league with 102 catches. He also had 1,413 yards and 14 touchdowns. He was selected for his second Pro Bowl. The next year, in 2001, he caught 109 passes for 1,524 yards and 15 touchdowns. This earned him his third Pro Bowl selection.

Harrison with the Indianapolis Colts in 2007

Record-Breaking Seasons (2002-2006)

The 2002 season was a huge year for Harrison. He broke the NFL record for most catches in a single season. He had 143 receptions. He also led the league with 1,722 receiving yards. He scored 11 touchdowns. He was named to his fourth Pro Bowl and earned first-team All-Pro honors.

In 2003, Harrison continued his strong play. He caught 94 passes for 1,272 yards and 10 touchdowns. He helped the Colts win their division. He was selected for his fifth Pro Bowl.

In 2004, he had 86 catches for 1,113 yards and 15 touchdowns. He was named to his sixth Pro Bowl. The Colts won their division again.

The 2005 season saw Harrison catch 82 passes for 1,146 yards. He led the league with 12 touchdowns. He was chosen for his seventh Pro Bowl. The Colts had an excellent 14–2 record.

In December 2006, Harrison reached a big milestone. He became only the fourth player in NFL history to catch 1,000 passes. He finished the 2006 season with 95 catches, 1,366 yards, and 12 touchdowns. He was named to his eighth Pro Bowl.

The Colts won the Super Bowl XLI in 2007. They beat the Chicago Bears 29–17. Harrison caught five passes for 59 yards in that game. This was his first Super Bowl championship.

Later Career and Retirement (2007-2008)

In 2007, Harrison played in only five games. He had a knee injury that kept him off the field. He returned for the playoffs that year.

In 2008, he continued to climb the NFL record books. He passed Tim Brown for third all-time in career receptions. He then passed Cris Carter to become second all-time with 1,102 catches. He finished the season with 60 catches for 636 yards and five touchdowns.

After the 2008 season, Harrison decided to retire. He did not play in 2009.

In 2011, the Colts honored him by adding him to their Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor. In 2016, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He is remembered as one of the greatest wide receivers ever.

NFL Career Statistics

Regular Season Statistics

Postseason Statistics

NFL Records and Achievements

An Indianapolis Colts helmet autographed by Marvin Harrison at a silent auction in 2023

Marvin Harrison holds many impressive NFL records:

• Most receptions in an 8-season period (826), 1999–2006.
• Most consecutive games with at least 6 receptions (16).
• Most consecutive seasons with at least 5 touchdowns (11). He shares this record with other legends like Jerry Rice.
• Most consecutive seasons with at least 10 touchdown receptions (8).
• He had four consecutive seasons with over 1,400 receiving yards (1999–2002).
• He holds the record for most games in a single season (2002) with at least 6, 7, 8, 9, or 11 receptions.
• Marvin Harrison and Peyton Manning hold NFL records for:
  • Most completions between a wide receiver and quarterback (953).
  • Most passing touchdowns between a WR and QB (114).
  • Most passing yards between a WR and QB (12,766).
  • Most completions in a season between a WR and QB (143 in 2002).
• He was the first player to have two seasons with over 1,600 receiving yards (1999 & 2002).
• He was the fastest player to reach 1,000 career receptions (in 167 games).
• He was the fastest player to reach 1,100 career receptions (in 190 games).
• He holds the record for most receptions over his first 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 13 seasons.
• He has the most consecutive games with a reception to start a career (190).

Indianapolis Colts Team Records

Harrison also holds many records for the Indianapolis Colts team:

• Most career receptions (1,102).
• Most career receiving yards (14,580).
• Most career receiving touchdowns (128).
• Most receptions in a single season (143 in 2002).
• Most receiving yards in a single season (1,722 in 2002).
• Most receiving touchdowns in a 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. He was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the 2024 NFL draft.

See also

In Spanish: Marvin Harrison para niños