Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze: How the big 3 WRs in 2024 NFL draft can help the Bears originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Would the Bears be able to resist the opportunity to pair Caleb Williams, the presumptive No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft, with a premier pass catcher in the first round? That’s one of the big questions that surrounds the team with the draft just over three weeks away.
The Bears have several needs and several options to consider with their No. 9 pick. If a big run on offensive players comes, as expected, they could have the opportunity to take the first or second pass rusher off the board to pair with Montez Sweat. Maybe they draft an offensive tackle for the second year in a row to help ensure Williams is well-protected. Or perhaps they pick a dynamite wide receiver in the hopes that he works with Williams for a decade.
The last question is especially intriguing, because draft experts believe there are three wide receivers in this year’s draft who are so talented that they would all have a chance to be the first WR drafted in other, less WR crowded, classes. Those guys are Marvin Harrison Jr., Malik Nabers and Rome Odunze, and they’ve come to be known as the “big three.”
If you’re just beginning to dig into draft analysis, we’ve got you covered. Here, we’re going to dive into what makes each of these three players special, why the Bears might want to draft them, and what it would take for the team to have the chance to do so.
MARVIN HARRISON JR. – OHIO STATE.
Harrison Jr. entered the 2023 season as the presumptive WR1 in this year’s class, with some draft experts calling him the most talented player overall. He didn’t disappoint over the course of the year.
Harrison Jr. can do it all and beats defenses in a variety of ways. He’s great off the line, he’s a wonderful route runner and boasts phenomenal hands when catching the ball.
What makes Harrison Jr.’s playmaking even more impressive is…
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