TEMPE, Ariz. — The Arizona Cardinals have their new top wide receiver.
The Cardinals selected wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. out of Ohio State with the No. 4 overall pick in the NFL Draft on Thursday night, giving Kyler Murray a much-needed weapon as the team heads into the second year under head coach Jonathan Gannon.
After the pick was announced, social media went nuts with players and fans celebrating the addition of 'Maserati Marv' to the Red Sea.
VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL: Fanáticos y jugadores de los Arizona Cardinals reaccionaron ante la selección de Marvin Harrison Jr.
Cardinals players react to Arizona drafting Marvin Harrison Jr.
Murray is very excited about the team adding Harrison to their offense, posting on X, formerly Twitter, not once, but twice.
Murray's first tweet stated simply, "LET'S ROCK!"
Harrison responded to Murray's tweet, saying, "YESSIR."
Murray later posted a video of his reaction.
Harrison is joining his college teammate, offensive lineman Paris Johnson Jr., in the Valley. Johnson reacted by saying, "it's go time."
Harrison responded to Johnson, saying "#BIRDGANG."
Johnson also had some advice for Harrison when it comes Arizona's summers:
Cardinals tight end Trey McBride said, "Maserati Marv baby," with four fire emojis.
Cardinals safety Budda Baker said, "MHJ... WR1," and also added some fire emojis.
Cardinals linebacker Dennis Gardeck was excited posting, "Let's go!!!!"
Arizona teams react to Cardinals drafting Marvin Harrison Jr.
It wasn't just the players reacting to Harrison's selection. The Valley's other pro teams joined in the celebration as well.
The Phoenix Suns posted, "Welcome to the Valley, MHJ!"
The Arizona Diamondbacks posted, "Welcome home, Marv!"
Fans react to Cardinals drafting Marvin Harrison Jr.
12News journalist Bianca Buono was with fans at the Cardinals' draft party on the Great Lawn at State Farm Stadium and fans loved the pick.
12News journalist Lina Washington showed Harrison that video, and here's how he reacted:
Here's how other fans reacted:
More reaction to Cardinals drafting Marvin Harrison Jr.
Mark Dalton, the Cardinals senior vice president of media relations, posted some fun facts about Harrison and how historic his pick is.
Former Heisman Trophy winner and ESPN football analyst Robert Griffin III called Harrison a "do it all WR."
NBC Sports reminded all of us that that this has been a long journey for Harrison, from sitting with his Hall of Fame dad on the sidelines in Indianapolis to now being drafted into the NFL.
And the City of Glendale, where the Cardinals play at State Farm Stadium, also welcomed Harrison with a post on X.
Arizona sports
The city of Phoenix is home to four major professional sports league teams; The NFL's Arizona Cardinals, NBA's Phoenix Suns, WNBA’s Phoenix Mercury and MLB's Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Cardinals have made State Farm Stadium in Glendale their home turf and the Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix is home to both the Suns and the Mercury. The Indoor Football League’s Arizona Rattlers play at Desert Diamond Arena in Glendale.
Phoenix also has a soccer team with the USL's Phoenix Rising FC, who play at Phoenix Rising FC Stadium in Phoenix.
The Valley hosts multiple major sporting events every year, including college football's Fiesta Bowl and Guaranteed Rate Bowl; the PGA Tour’s highest-attended event, the WM Phoenix Open; NASCAR events each spring and fall, including Championship Weekend in November; and Cactus League Spring Training for 15 Major League Baseball franchises.
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