NFL Rumors: Marvin Harrison Jr. Has $1M+ Fanatics Contract amid Unsigned NFLPA Deal

Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has still not signed the NFLPA's group licensing agreement, although he has a large memorabilia deal with Fanatics in place.

According to ESPN's Josh Weinfuss, Harrison signed a contract with Fanatics worth just over $1 million before his final season at Ohio State. The deal includes autographs, signed trading cards, game-worn apparel and other marketing opportunities.

Ahead of the 2024 draft, ESPN's Adam Schefter first reported on Harrison's unwillingness to sign the NFLPA licensing agreement, which meant that his jersey would not be available for purchase and he will not be featured in video games.

Weinfuss reported that Harrison is attempting to renegotiate the Fanatics deal for more money and is trying to use the fact that he has not yet signed the group licensing agreement as leverage.

When asked by reporters about his decision to not sign the licensing deal after the draft, the 21-year-old said he would talk with his camp and "do what's best for me moving forward."

Harrison's college Fanatics contract worth just over $1 million isn't hard to believe, as he entered the 2023 season as one of the top wide receivers in the country.

He exceeded expectations, hauling in 67 passes for 1,211 yards in 12 games. Harrison won the 2023 Biletnikoff Award, which is given to the most outstanding wide receiver in college football, after he was a finalist in 2022. During his final two years at Ohio State, he racked up 28 touchdown catches.

Harrison didn't have to wait too long to hear his name called on draft night, as the Cardinals used the No. 4 overall pick on him. He became the highest-drafted receiver since 2015, when five-time Pro Bowl wideout Amari Cooper was selected by the Raiders.

Given his college production and high draft range, it's possible that Harrison is focused on his memorabilia deal before the preliminary NFL Players' Association licensing agreement.