ROOKIE NUMBERS
‘He may break Puka Nacua’s record’ GMFB star Akbar Gbajabiamila boldly claims high expectations for NFL rookie
Harrison Jr. is hoping to eclipse his Hall of Famer dad after being selected as the No. 4 overall pick
NFL analyst Akbar Gbajabiamila believes Marvin Harrison Jr. is set to take the league by storm.
The Good Morning Football sportscaster has tipped the Arizona Cardinals rookie to eclipse Puka Nacua's record-breaking 2023 season.
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Los Angeles Rams wideout Nacua smashed rookie receiving records last year, taking 105 receptions for 1,486 yards.
He also recorded the most receptions (15) and receiving yards (181) in a playoff game by a rookie.
"I think of Puka Nacua and how he came as a fifth-rounder, broke rookie records, set rookies, set a rookie record, and 1,486 yards in his rookie campaign," Gbajabiamila told Tuesday's edition of GMFB.
"I mean, he became that guy for the Rams.
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"I think a guy who could do that this year in this rookie class is none other than Marvin Harrison Jr."
Harrison Jr. is the son of NFL Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, a former Super Bowl champion and eight-time Pro Bowler.
The Cardinals took the rookie star out of Ohio State as the No. 4 overall pick in this year's Draft.
And Gbajabiamila believes he will have instant chemistry with Cardinals QB Kyler Murray.
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"I think he's coming into a situation where he is going to be the guy," the GMFB analyst continued.
"He's going to be the focal point. He is the star wide receiver.
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"We already know what Kyler Murray can do. Now you give him a legitimate weapon like a Marvin Harrison Jr.
"Oh, man. I mean, I think he may break Puka Nacua record because that's going to be the emphasis now."
Gbajabiamila's bold take was met with skepticism from some NFL fans on social media.
"He isn’t breaking Puka’s record," declared one fan on X.
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"I remember a time when Rookies weren’t expected to come in and break All Time records in their first year," added a second.
"Dude forgot who their QB is…" commented a third.
The Cardinals begin their pre-season schedule on Saturday against the New Orleans Saints, before their regular season bow against the Buffalo Bills on September 8.
Harrison Jr. has already made a big impact with his teammates during training camp.
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"You know he's a freak of nature," Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson told reporters, via Fox.
"He just doesn't have any weaknesses."