Arizona Cardinals Fans won’t be able to buy Mavin Harrison Jr. jerseys soon.
The Cardinals drafted Ohio State star with the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft on Thursday night, but hours before his name was called on stage, it was reported that Harrison had not signed the initial NFLPA licensing agreement.
Marvin Harrison Jr. poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected fourth overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza on April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Gregory Shams/Getty Images)
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According to espn, The agreement allows him to monetize his name and likeness after he is drafted and before formally signing an NFL contract.
Its most immediate impact Thursday was on the ability of fans to purchase Harrison jerseys.
Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrates after being selected fourth overall by the Arizona Cardinals during the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft at Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza on April 25, 2024 in Detroit, Michigan. (Gregory Shams/Getty Images)
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Fanatics released a statement on X giving this information Cardinals’ loyal fan base That until an agreement is signed, the jerseys will not be made available for purchase.
“Hey Cardinals fans: Currently, Fanatics and other retailers are not able to offer Marvin Harrison Jr. merchandise until he signs a licensing agreement with the NFLPA. Products will be available immediately upon his signing. “
Marvin Harrison Jr., #18, of the Ohio State Buckeyes in action against the Rutgers Scarlet Knights during a college football game at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, New Jersey on November 4, 2023. (Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
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In his final season with the Buckeyes, Harrison caught 67 passes for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns. He joined the Cardinals as a top target for quarterback Kyler Murray.
“Kyler is amazing,” Harrison said. “You look at his record from high school, and he’s always won, and he’s the kind of guy I want to play with. He’s very dynamic at quarterback, and I just want to go out there and make his job easy. Am.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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