Marvin 

Harrison Jr.

Seven wide receivers were selected in the first half of the first round from 2021-2023. Six finished as top-32 fantasy wide receivers, except Jameson Williams, who came into the NFL with an ACL tear. Both Ja’Marr Chase and Jaylen Waddle were the only ones picked in the top six, and they finished fifth and 13th respectively. Given how he compares to those receivers, it’s understandable that he has the ninth-highest ADP for a wide receiver currently.

The biggest question mark is how offensive coordinator Drew Petzing will adjust his offense for Harrison. In his one season as offensive coordinator, he was more run-heavy with a lot of passes to tight ends, which is similar to Kevin Stefanski in recent seasons. This could be part of Petzing’s philosophy, or it could simply be that he’s coached on teams with Nick Chubb and James Conner at running back in addition to David Njoku and Trey McBride at tight end. Luckily, Petzing did spend time as a wide receivers coach with the Minnesota Vikings from 2016-2019, where he got to spend a lot of time with Adam Thielen and Stefon Diggs, which should help him with Harrison.

Harrison has all of the makings of an elite fantasy wide receiver, which is why he should be the first pick in not just dynasty rookie drafts, but dynasty rookie superflex drafts. His exceptionally high ADP for a rookie wide receiver is warranted, but there is a chance the Cardinals will run a lot which could hurt Harrison’s overall volume.