It won’t be a long wait on the first day of the 2024 NFL Draft before we hear Marvin Harrison Jr.‘s name get called. The dynamic wide receiver is one of the best prospects in the entire class and is widely viewed as a top-five selection.
However, before he was dominating cornerbacks on the field on Saturdays, he was raised by a loving family with a rich football history. We take a look at Harrison’s parents and how he got to where he is today.
A Look at Marvin Harrison Jr.’s Parents
Harrison Jr.’s parents are Marvin Harrison Sr. and Latoia Titus. Harrison Sr. and Titus got married in 2003 and have a total of four children together.
Getting To Know Marvin Harrison Sr.
If you are a fan of the NFL, then chances are you know Harrison Jr.’s father. Harrison Sr. is an NFL legend and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, known for making plays on Sundays as a member of the Indianapolis Colts. He played 13 seasons in the NFL, all with the Colts, and his quarterback was Peyton Manning for 11 of them.
Born on Aug. 25, 1972, in Philadelphia, Harrison Sr. played college football at Syracuse University before being selected by the Colts in the first round of the 1996 NFL Draft. His career was a sensational one, as he tallied 1,100 receptions in 190 career games and was an eight-time Pro Bowler.
Harrison Sr. knows what it takes to be at the top of your game and has used his experience to impart wisdom to his son.
“I just told my kid to focus on school and be the best player he can be and keep working hard,” Harrison Sr. said.
It seems as if Harrison Jr. has taken that to heart, and the result has paid off tremendously as he begins his journey into the NFL like his father once did.
Getting To Know Latoia Titus
While Harrison Jr.’s father is well known with lots of fanfare, his mother leads a far more quiet life and has very little publicly-known information. They have a total of four children, including Harrison Jr. and his three sisters.
Outside of the children and their marriage, Titus has been able to stay in the background for much of the family’s public life.
Does Harrison Jr. Have Any Siblings?
Yes, Harrison Jr. is one of four children and is the only boy in the family between Harrison Sr. and Titus. However, Harrison Jr. also has a sibling from another relationship, and he is a football player as well.
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Jett Harrison, son of Harrison Sr. and Dawne Harrison, is from Philadelphia and is a highly recruited WR like his brother and father were. Jett is considered one of the top prospects in the class of 2026 and holds many college offers from high-profile schools, including Michigan State, Penn State, and Rutgers.
Here’s Harrison Jr. talking about his younger brother:
Marv talking about his little brother, 14-year-old Jett Harrison:
"He's great. He's definitely more talented than I ever was at that age… he sees me here [at Ohio State] and naturally he wants to follow in my footsteps." pic.twitter.com/5pkfYAEcUX
— Lantern Sports (@LanternSports) November 2, 2023
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