GLENDALE – The biggest question surrounding the Arizona Cardinals organization is how Marvin Harrison Jr. will blossom in Year 3. After a solid first two-seasons, the 23-year-old is seen behind the pack from his fellow draft class wide receivers. The hiring of new head coach Mike LaFleur is seen as, hopefully, the addition needed to unlock Harrison.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!LaFleur spoke with the media on Tuesday about the role he sees for his young wide receiver, labeling him the “X receiver” for 2026 season.
Marvin Harrison Jr. speaks to the media at the Arizona Cardinals’ Tempe facility on June 2, 2026. Syndication: Arizona Republic
LaFleur on Harrison’s role in offense:
While the X receiver typically lines outside, LaFleur sees plenty of opportunities to move Harrison anywhere in the offense and see him thriving. For reference, when LaFleur was with the Los Angeles Rams last season, wide receiver Davante Adams played the same role that Harrison is labeled to play. In 14 games, Adams had 60 catches for 789 receiving yards and a league-leading 14 touchdowns.
Jan 10, 2026; Charlotte, NC, USA; Los Angeles Rams wide receiver Davante Adams (17) runs off the field after the NFC Wild Card Round game at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
The opportunity for Harrison to show his endzone-catching ability will be shown on full display. One of his greatest strengths through two seasons has been his redzone playmaking. Harrison constantly has found his way to scoring six in any capacity for the Cardinals. He is younger and taller than Adams and should benefit from LaFleur’s scheme to find holes in any defense.
The former fourth overall pick had a rough sophomore season, suffering from appendicitis. This offseason, he focused heavily on his health and its an ongoing process. However, Harrison doesn’t see a scenario that these injuries from 2025 will linger into the next year. Thus meaning, Harrison could see himself having a breakout year similar to Adams to cement his claim as one the most promising young wide receivers in the NFL.
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
