In an exciting development leading up to the NFL draft, it appears that Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. has his sights set on joining the Arizona Cardinals. According to his former teammate Paris Johnson Jr., Harrison has expressed a strong desire to play for the Cardinals.

During an interview on the Cardinals Corner podcast, Johnson shared his conversation with Harrison, stating, "I literally went to Marvin and was like, 'Dude, you know you're a Cardinal, right?'" Johnson had a strong belief that Arizona would be interested in adding another tall receiver, following the success of DeAndre Hopkins. Encouragingly, Harrison confirmed his own desire to join the Cardinals in the conversation.

While the Cardinals currently hold the fourth overall pick, it remains uncertain whether they will have to stay at that spot to secure Harrison's talents. Some experts, like Chris Simms, project Harrison to be taken as early as the third overall pick. The potential risk of passing on him for other receivers, such as LSU's Malik Nabers, has been highlighted, especially given Harrison's lack of a publicly-known 40-yard dash time.

The Cardinals face stiff competition from the Los Angeles Chargers, who hold the fifth overall pick and have a clear need for a receiver after trading Keenan Allen and releasing Malik Williams. The draft process presents a delicate balance for teams, as they try to gauge how early they should select a particular player while preventing other teams from swooping in first.

It is worth noting that Harrison might make it known to other interested teams that he has a strong preference to play for the Cardinals. However, whether those teams will respect his wishes remains uncertain. Ultimately, it is both an honor and a privilege for players to be chosen by an NFL team, even if it means being told where they will live and work for the next several years, potentially without the freedom to choose their destination.

As the NFL draft approaches, all eyes will be on the Cardinals and their potential pursuit of Marvin Harrison Jr. Will the team be able to secure him with their fourth overall pick, or will they have to consider trade options to ensure they don't miss out on the talented receiver? Only time will tell as the draft unfolds and teams make crucial decisions that could shape the future of their organizations.