At just 15 years old, Jett Harrison is gaining a lot of attention from both fans as well as recruiters of College Football. The 2028 wide receiver from St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia received a scholarship offer from Ohio State on May 11, 2025, marking his first Division I offer as well as his dedicated spotlight.
As the younger brother of NFL star Marvin Harrison Jr. and son of Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison, Jett has the potential to carve his own legend in the sport. With a 6-foot-1, 175-pound frame and an impressive high school career, Jett can be the next Harrison, destined for the Hall of Fame.
The Legacy Behind Jett Harrison: How His Family’s Football History is Fueling His Rise
The Harrison name is quite well-known in American Football. Marvin Harrison, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, redefined the wide receiver position with 1,102 receptions and 14,580 yards during his 13-year NFL career with the Indianapolis Colts.
His son, Marvin Harrison Jr., carried the torch at Ohio State, amassing 2,613 receiving yards and 32 touchdowns before becoming the No. 4 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft by the Arizona Cardinals. Now, Jett, the youngest Harrison, is stepping into the spotlight, backed by a family line of football legends that gives him the guidance that no coach can share.
Marvin Jr. has been vocal about his brother’s potential. On November 1, 2023, he told reporters, “He’s great. He’s more talented than I ever was at that age. He’s starting early with the routes and everything from my dad. I’m super excited to see how he comes along. It’s gonna be very scary to see how he progresses.”
This praise is not just brotherly bias, but is actually backed by real facts. Jett earned playing time as a freshman at St. Joseph’s Prep and showed potential that many believe was better than his brother’s, on this stage. His early exposure to elite coaching from his father and mentorship from his brother has been very apparent in his natural skills.
A Future With Ohio Is On The Horizon For Jett Harrison
Ohio State’s offer to Jett is no surprise given the program’s history with the Harrison family and its pipeline from St. Joseph’s Prep, which has produced Buckeye stars like quarterback Kyle McCord.
Jett, one of three 2028 wide receivers offered by Ohio State alongside Florida prospects Peter Pierre and Eric McFarland, has expressed a desire to follow in his brother’s footsteps. “He sees me here, and naturally, he wants to follow in my footsteps,” Marvin Jr. said, hinting at Jett’s Buckeye aspirations.
Ohio State’s early interest reflects a trend of targeting young talent, with coach Ryan Day banking on Jett’s potential to strengthen a receiving corps that has produced NFL stars like Chris Olave and Garrett Wilson.
Jett’s stats as a freshman are still developing, but his physical attributes like his 6-foot-1 height and athletic build, suggest his untapped physical potential. His agility and hands, refined under his father’s coaching, have drawn comparisons to Marvin Jr.’s early high school tape.
Offers from Boston College, Duke, Syracuse, and Tennessee also show how much potential this young player already possesses.
In the end, we can say for sure that Jett Harrison’s journey is just beginning, but Ohio State’s offer hints at his potential to become a household name. With a family steeped in football royalty and a work ethic shaped by his father and brother, Jett has the foundation to succeed.
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His next three years at St. Joseph’s will be extremely significant, he will need to consistently maintain his momentum in order to secure his place in the top programs. If he lands in Columbus, the Buckeyes could have another Harrison headlining their offense by 2028.
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