# Texans Trade Marvin Harrison Jr. for NFL Draft Pick

> Texans trade Marvin Harrison Jr. to boost 2024 draft strategy.
- Title: Texans Trade Marvin Harrison Jr. for NFL Draft Pick | Shortify
- Summary: Texans trade Marvin Harrison Jr. to boost 2024 draft strategy. Houston Texans traded for Marvin Harrison Jr. despite concerns about his effort after his…
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- Source: Houston Texans On SI — https://si.com/nfl/texans/onsi/texans-brush-aside-one-concern-about-marvin-harrison-jr-s-game
- Published: 2026-10-17T18:36:46+00:00
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- Topics: houston texans, marvin harrison jr, arizona cardinals, nfl draft, 2024 nfl draft, wide receiver, texans trade, sports
## Texans Trade for Harrison Jr.
Houston Texans made a bold move this week by trading with Arizona Cardinals for wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. in exchange for a second and seventh-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.
## Harrison Jr.'s Early Play Concerns
Harrison Jr. recorded over 800 receiving yards in his rookie year but has shown declining performance since then, raising questions about his effort.
## Harrison Jr.'s Effort in Arizona
Harrison Jr. has been criticized for not fully running routes when not targeted, poor blocking, and lack of intensity compared to his college days.
## Texans Unconcerned About Effort
Texans are aware of Harrison Jr.'s past effort but have no signs that his lack of intensity has followed him to Houston.
## Team Source on Harrison Jr.
A team source believes Harrison Jr.'s new environment with his college quarterback could unlock his potential.
## Coach Ryans on Harrison Jr.
Head coach DeMeco Ryans noted Harrison Jr. was working with his assistant coach the first night and showed no signs of lack of effort.
## Harrison Jr. on Effort Concerns
Harrison Jr. said everyone has opinions about his effort but he knows who he is as a player and person regardless of labels.
## Harrison Jr.'s First Week
Harrison Jr. has less than a week to adjust to Houston's offense and likely will play only a select number of snaps this weekend.
## Harrison Jr.'s Potential Shift
Harrison Jr. may find more success with Houston's system and back catching passes from his college quarterback.
## Trade Could Be Home Run
The trade for Harrison Jr. could become a home run for the Texans if his effort improves with the new environment.
## Key takeaway

Houston Texans traded for Marvin Harrison Jr. despite concerns about his effort after his first week with the team.