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What Is Marvin Harrison’s Net Worth?
Marvin Harrison, the former American football wide receiver, has built a substantial net worth estimated at $26.8 million. This wealth is primarily attributed to his successful 13-season career with the Indianapolis Colts in the National Football League (NFL).
Early Career and Contract Details
Born on August 25, 1972, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Marvin Darnell Harrison Sr. began his football journey at Syracuse University, playing alongside quarterback Donovan McNabb. His college career culminated in a school record of 2,718 receiving yards. Harrison was drafted by the Indianapolis Colts as the 19th overall pick in the 1996 NFL Draft. Details of his earnings from NFL player contracts from 1996-2008 amount to just under $67 million. During his career, Harrison and quarterback Peyton Manning formed one of the most productive duos in NFL history.
Marvin Harrison’s career earnings reflect his impact on the field. Here’s a breakdown of his annual salaries with the Indianapolis Colts:
- 2008: $9 Million
- 2007: $7.6 Million
- 2006: $14 Million
- 2005: $9 Million
- 2004: $7 Million
- 2003: $4.5 Million
- 2002: $525 Thousand
- 2001: $500 Thousand
- 2000: $11.9 Million
- 1999: $892.5 Thousand
- 1998: $765 Thousand
- 1997: $637.5 Thousand
- 1996: $2.5 Million
His total career earnings amounted to approximately $68.9 million.
Harrison’s 7 year contract from 2004-2010 was worth $67,000,000. It included a signing bonus of $6,000,000 and $30,000,000 guaranteed at signing.
NFL Career Highlights and Achievements
Harrison spent his entire NFL career with the Colts, solidifying his reputation as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history. In 2002, he set a single-season record with 143 receptions and over 1,700 receiving yards. By 2006, he became only the fourth player in NFL history to achieve 1,000 receptions. By December 2008, Harrison had surpassed Tim Brown for third all-time with 1,095 career receptions and Cris Carter to secure the second spot on the all-time NFL reception record list with 1,102 receptions. His key milestones include:
- Super Bowl champion (XLI)
- 3× First-team All-Pro (1999, 2002, 2006)
- 5× Second-team All-Pro (2000, 2001, 2003–2005)
- 8× Pro Bowl (1999–2006)
- 2× NFL receiving yards leader (1999, 2002)
- 2× NFL receptions leader (2000, 2002)
- NFL receiving touchdowns co-leader (2005)
- NFL 2000s All-Decade Team
- NFL 100th Anniversary All-Time Team
- Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor (2011)
Harrison was inducted into the Indianapolis Colts Ring of Honor on November 27, 2011, cementing his legacy with the team. In 2016, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
Real Estate
In 2001, Harrison purchased a 7,646 square foot home located in Pennsylvania for $1.26 million. As of 2024, the property’s value has appreciated to an estimated $1.8 million.
Marvin Harrison Jr.’s Financial Prospects
Marvin Harrison Jr., following in his father’s footsteps, has quickly gained financial prominence. As of 2024, his net worth is estimated between $5 million and $10 million. He signed a 4-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals for $35,374,742, including a $22,547,084 signing bonus. In 2024, his base salary is $795,000, with a cap hit of $6,431,771. By 2025, his base salary will be $960,000. His accomplishments include:
- Fred Biletnikoff Award (2023)
- 2× Unanimous All-American (2022, 2023)
- Big Ten Most Valuable Player (2023)
- Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year (2023)
- 2× Big Ten Receiver of the Year (2022, 2023)
While at Ohio State, Harrison Jr. secured endorsement deals with companies like Chipotle, ONIT Athlete, Monarc, and Kane Footwear. His NIL deal was valued at $1.4 million.
