Harrison at No. 3: The best-case scenario for the Patriots would be if they are persuaded by the three best quarterbacks—USC’s Caleb Williams, LSU’s Jayden Daniels, and North Carolina’s Drake Maye—by the time director of scouting Eliot Wolf and the team’s personnel and coaching staffs finish their evaluation process in late April.
If they choose one of them—likely Daniels or Maye—at No. 3, it would indicate that they are certain they have found their quarterback of the future. Not many would contest that it’s the most significant role.
But what if, in the end, there isn’t that conviction?
Unless there’s a compelling offer to trade back, this is probably where Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. into the conversation. One of Wolf’s objectives, according to head coach Jerod Mayo, is to “weaponize” the offense by selecting individuals “the defense has to prepare for — whether that’s double-teaming or anything like that.” Wolf stated as much at the NFL Scouting Combine.
How frequently did Harrison see double teams at Ohio State? Harrison is someone Wolf claims suits any offensive system.
“Every game,” Brian Hartline, the offensive coordinator and receivers coach for the Buckeyes, said to ESPN before describing the qualities that most impress him.
“‘Eliteness’ is found from the neck up after you reach a particular degree. That, in my opinion, kind of captures Marv. God has gifted him with a high ceiling, which his parents instilled in him. The [secret] ingredient to success, though, is truly his capacity to maximize his own potential.
Yes, as a college receiver, he accomplished the highest of heights. However, as far as career goals go, that’s the least ambitious item on his list. It isn’t the way he speaks. It’s not what he hopes will occur. It’s what he does every day. It’s how he lives. Most people probably won’t realize that it’s a whole different stadium.”
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