2024 NFL Draft: Sons of Jerry Rice, Marvin Harrison among several prospects with professional bloodlines

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The 2024 NFL Draft will serve as an introduction to several prospects making the transition from college for fans, but there is a handful of names that will sound familiar. Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. and others will have the opportunity to carry on their respective family legacies as professionals. 

Here are some of the notable prospects with NFL bloodlines:

Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr.

A favorite outlet of Hall of Fame quarterback Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison Sr. caught 1,102 passes for 14,580 yards and 128 touchdowns in his career. The No. 19 overall selection out of Syracuse in 1996 was an eight-time All-Pro before being named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2016. 

Southern Mississippi RB Frank Gore Jr.

Frank Gore’s playing career spanned three decades before he retired with the Jets in 2020. Originally a third-round pick by the 49ers in 2005, Gore played more games than any running back in league history and finished third in all-time rushing yards. 

Michigan DT Kris Jenkins Jr. 

Originally from Michigan, Kris Jenkins Sr. was a second-round pick out of Maryland in 2001. Over 10 seasons, he played with the Panthers and Jets; during which he was named a three-time All-Pro. 

Notre Dame OT Joe Alt

Joe’s father, John Alt, played on the offensive line at Iowa, and was a first-round pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1984. He was a two-time Pro Bowl selection, and was inducted into the Chiefs Hall of Fame in 2002. 

BYU OT Kingsley Suamataia

Suamataia is the cousin of Bears linebacker Noah Sewell and Lions offensive tackle Penei Sewell. He is also the nephew of Texas Tech outside linebackers coach and former Bills seventh-round draft pick C.J. Ah You. Rams wide receiver Puka Nacua was a high…


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Author : Josh Edwards

Publish date : 2024-04-10 13:53:15

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