Marvin Harrison Jr. Hints at Idea of Being Drafted by Chargers

Harrison Jr. would be the next big wide receiver for the Chargers franchise.

The Los Angeles Chargers hold the fifth overall pick in the upcoming NFL Draft and it's anyone's guess who they will select. Los Angeles has been speculated to take either a wide receiver or offensive lineman with their first-round draft choice, given the biggest needs on the team.

After releasing receiver Mike Williams and trading away long-time star Keenan Allen, the Bolts have a rather lackluster wide receiver room. The receiver draft class this year is excellent, headlined by a few top-tier guys.

One of those is Marvin Harrison Jr. of Ohio State. Harrison Jr. has the skills to become a dominant weapon in the NFL and he recently seemed to hint at the Bolts taking him at number five on social media. 

Marvin Harrison Jr.'s most recent like on X 👀

The #Chargers have the #5 pick in the draft... https://t.co/FXssOX7zTo pic.twitter.com/ox4g1JtuM7

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 20, 2024

Harrison Jr. already didn't work out at Ohio State's Pro-Day and he didn't do anything at the combine. But his tape simply speaks for himself.

He was one of the most impactful offensive players that we have seen in years, leading the charge for the Buckeyes. Last season with Ohio State, Harrison Jr. caught 67 catches for 1,211 yards and 14 touchdowns.

Harrison Jr. would certainly become option number one for Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, giving him a massive target to throw too. If anything, this reaction by Harrison Jr. on social media sparks that he may have spoken to the Bolts already. 

Los Angeles would be wise to do their due diligence on every eligible player they viewed highly with the fifth overall pick. The roster has many holes in it, but we may be closer to figuring out who the team could select.