Let's face it, the Heisman Trophy is typically a quarterback-friendly award. But if there is any other player from another position who could potentially take the honors home, it is Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.
He's not the odds-on favorite, but has a very real opportunity to surge ahead if he performs well in the upcoming contest against the No. 2 Michigan Wolverines.
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Harrison has been nothing short of impressive, scoring a touchdown in all but two of his games this season.
Here's a deeper look into just where Harrison Jr. stands in the race.
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Marvin Harrison Jr. Heisman Trophy odds
According to BETMGM, Harrison's current Heisman odds stand at +3000. Those odds rank fourth overall in the latest standings.
Marvin Harrison Jr. stats
It's rare when the Harrison does not make his way to the end zone for the Buckeyes -- there's a reason he is seen as one of Ohio State's most reliable players on that side of the football.
In four games this season, he's score two touchdowns or more. His strongest performance was on Nov. 11 in the 38-3 win over Michigan State as Harrison reeled in seven catches for 149 yards with two receiving touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.
| Category | Stat |
| Receptions | 62 |
| Receiving yards | 1,093 |
| Receiving touchdowns | 13 |
| Carries | 2 |
| Rushing yards | 26 |
| Rushing touchdowns | 1 |
While Harrison may not be a quarterback with a fairytale transfer portal story that proves sometimes the grass truly is greener like Michael Penix Jr. or Bo Nix have, he's certainly shown the level of talent to be in the legitimate conversation for the award.
Has a wide receiver ever won the Heisman Trophy?
The Heisman Trophy usually goes to a player at the quarterback or the running back position, as history illustrates. Three wide receivers have won the award, though.
Those include Tim Brown (1987), Desmond Howard (1991), and DeVonta Smith (2020).
Heisman Trophy odds 2023
Here's a look at where the top 10 players currently stand in the Heisman race, according to BETMGM.
| Player | School | Odds |
| Bo Nix | Oregon | +110 |
| Jayden Daniels | LSU | +140 |
| Michael Penix Jr. | Washington | +500 |
| Marvin Harrison Jr. | Ohio State | +3000 |
| Carson Beck | Georgia | +3300 |
| Jalen Milroe | Alabama | +12500 |
| Caleb Williams | USC | +25000 |
| Kyle McCord | Ohio State | +25000 |
| JJ McCarthy | Michigan | +25000 |
| Blake Corum | Michigan | +25000 |
| Ollie Gordon III | Oklahom State | +25000 |
