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Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr. Signs Unique New Endorsement Deal with New Balance

Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is entering uncharted territory with his new endorsement deal.

Matt Galatzan

Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18)
Nov 25, 2023; Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA

Ohio State Buckeyes receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is entering uncharted territory.

Per a release on Tuesday, Harrison Jr. has signed a new endorsement deal with New Balance that will make him one of the faces of the company's new and first-ever line of American Football cleats.

Harrison is one of three players who have been inked to a deal thus far, joining ex Buckeye Chase Young and Houston Texans edge rusher Will Anderson Jr.

Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Marvin
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) celebrates a touchdown by wide receiver Marvin / Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA

“From the first conversation with Marvin, it was clear that he was a perfect fit for us at New Balance,” New Balance marketing executive Naveen Lokesh said in a statement. “Marvin’s drive, passion and incredible work ethic speak to the person that he is on and off the field. His dedication to everything he does will help us launch New Balance into the American Football category and push the boundaries of what athletes can do to inspire the next generation. We are excited to start this journey together and co-author our legacy in sports culture.”

The Buckeyes star is set for the biggest day of his life on Thursday at the NFL Draft, where he is projected to be a top-10 pick by every major draft outlet.

Harrison Jr. is following in his Hall of Fame father's footsteps in entering the NFL. He finishes his time in Columbus with 155 catches for 2,613 yards and 31 scores and set the Buckeyes record for most career 100-yard games with 15.

And he plans on bringing that same kind of success to both the NFL, and his newly-signed deal with New Balance.

“The values that New Balance and I share have aligned,” Harrison said. “Most importantly, the brand will allow me to have an impact on the community and the younger generation. I want to inspire young athletes to be great in their own way.”

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Matt Galatzan
MATT GALATZAN

Matt Galatzan is the Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com, AllAggies.com, and the Managing Editor of BuckeyesNow.com and TheGroveReport.com He is also the Editor-In-Chief of RamDigest.com and TexansDaily.com. Galatzan graduated from the University of Mississippi, where he studied integrated marketing communications, with minors in journalism and business administration. Galatzan started in the sports journalism industry under Mike Fisher at DallasBasketball.com in 2014, which at the time was part of the 247Sports network. He also spent two years covering the SMU Mustangs for PonyStampede.com on the 247Sports network. When DallasBasketball.com and CowboysCountry.com moved over to Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation network in 2020, Galatzan followed suit, eventually being taking over as the Managing Editor and Publisher of LonghornsCountry.com and AllAggies.com a year later. Through the years, Galatzan has conducted a handful of high-profile one-on-one interviews to add to his resume — in both writing and podcasting. Some of his biggest interviews have been with Mavs owner Mark Cuban, former Longhorns players Dan Neil and Phil Dawson, and many other recruits, and current/former players for each of the teams he has covered. Galatzan is also a full-time employee in the digital media department for Audacy and KRLD FM's 105.3 The Fan in Dallas, which is the official radio home of the Dallas Cowboys. You can find Galatzan on all major social media channels, including Twitter on @MattGalatzan For any inquiries, please email matt.galatzan@gmail.com