Alright, let’s talk about something I looked into today: Marvin Harrison Jr.’s 40 time. With all the draft talk heating up, his name is everywhere, and naturally, you start wondering about the measurables, especially speed.
My Initial Digging
So, my first step was the usual routine. I popped open my browser and started searching. Simple stuff, really. Typed in things like “Marvin Harrison Jr 40 time,” “Marvin Harrison Jr Combine results,” you know the drill. I expected to see a number pop up pretty quickly, maybe something from the NFL Combine.
I scanned through the first few results. Lots of articles talking about him, his skills, his potential. Found plenty of mentions of the Combine in Indianapolis. Okay, getting closer, I thought. I specifically looked for lists or tables showing the wide receiver results from the Combine this year.
Hitting a Wall (Sort Of)
But here’s where it got interesting. I kept seeing his name mentioned in Combine coverage, but not next to a 40-yard dash time. Found lists of other receivers, saw their times, but Harrison Jr.’s row? Either blank or just not there for the speed drills. That seemed odd for such a top prospect.
My next thought was, “Okay, maybe he skipped the Combine drills but ran at his Pro Day?” That happens sometimes. Guys feel more comfortable on their home turf. So, I adjusted my search. Looked for “Marvin Harrison Jr Ohio State Pro Day results,” “Did Harrison Jr run 40 at Pro Day.”
The Realization
And that’s when it became clear. He didn’t run the 40-yard dash at his Pro Day either. News reports confirmed it. He decided to stand on his college tape. He participated in some position drills, caught passes, looked smooth doing it, but didn’t do the timed speed tests like the 40, the shuttle, or the 3-cone drill.
So, the practice today wasn’t about finding the number, it was about discovering the absence of the number and why. It seems his team and likely Harrison Jr. himself felt his on-field performance and game speed shown over his college career were enough. They probably figured running the 40 had little upside – a great time might not boost his stock much since he’s already projected so high, but a disappointing time could potentially raise unnecessary questions.
Final Thoughts on the Process
It just goes to show, sometimes the story isn’t in the data point you’re looking for, but in why that data point doesn’t exist. Marvin Harrison Jr. doesn’t have an official 40 time recorded during this pre-draft process because he strategically chose not to run it. Teams will have to rely on watching him play, which, for a guy like him, they’ve done plenty of already. My little search journey ended not with a stopwatch number, but with a bit more understanding of the pre-draft strategy for elite prospects.
