Congratulations, Arizona Cardinals fans! You just selected one of the most can’t-miss wide receiver prospects to hit the NFL Draft in quite some time with Ohio State’s Marvin Harrison Jr. going No. 4 overall.
You’re probably extremely excited and ready to spend some of your hard-earned money on a brand new Cardinals jersey with “HARRISON JR.” splashed across the back.
But if you’re reading this, you’ve probably figured out that isn’t possible at the moment. It’s not because of any supply chain issues or production problems, either. The hold up here, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, is purely contractual as Harrison Jr. has yet to sign a licensing agreement with the NFLPA.
That means no official jerseys and no using his likeness in any video games (sorry, Madden fans).
Marvin Harrison Jr. has yet to sign a preliminary NFLPA licensing agreement that all draftees typically sign, which would allow his name and likeness to be monetized after he is picked tonight and before his NFL contract is signed, per sources. His jersey will not be available…
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 25, 2024
While this gets sorted out, you can try your luck creating your own Harrison Jr. jersey in the Cardinals. And don’t worry, you’re not alone. Chicago Bears fans are currently unable to grab Caleb Williams jerseys for the exact same reason.
All in all, the slight delay in merch feels like a decent trade when the reward is landing Harrison Jr. or Williams on your favorite team.
