When Marvin Harrison Jr. hits the field as a member of the Arizona Cardinals, he will have New Balance cleats on his feet. However, for the 2024 NFL Draft, the star wide receiver opted for a classy look from Louis Vuitton.
Harrison Jr. — the No. 4 overall pick in the draft — crossed the stage NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell wearing an all-black suit from Louis Vuitton. Specifically, he wore the luxury label’s Monogram Wool Evening Cutaway Jacket from Louis Vuitton with the matching pant, as well as its LV Waimea L Sunglasses. And on foot, the athlete opted for black Louis Vuitton loafers with sparkling crystals.
Two days before the draft, New Balance announced it had signed Harrison Jr. to its loaded roster of athletes.
In a statement released Tuesday, New Balance said Harrison Jr. will “play an integral role in the evolution” of its inaugural football cleat collection. Also, New Balance said as it launches its first football products, Harrison Jr. will “help the brand reach young players” and “change the perception that players must sacrifice fit and feel when it comes to cleats.” He will also appear in brand campaigns across performance and lifestyle.
Harrison Jr. is now part of an athlete roster that includes 2023 US Open winner Coco Gauff, two-time NBA champion Kawhi Leonard, two-time Olympic gold medalist track-and-field athlete Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone and others.
During his college days at Ohio State, Harrison Jr. — the son of NFL Hall of Fame wide receiver Marvin Harrison — earned All-American honors twice and won the Fred Biletnikoff Award in 2023, which is given to the most outstanding receiver. His stats for his final season included 14 touchdowns, 67 receptions and 1,211 yards.
The 2024 NFL Draft will take place April 25-27, and coverage will be provided by NFL Network, ABC, ESPN and ESPN Deportes.
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Peter Verry is the Senior News and Features Editor for Athletic and Outdoor at Footwear News. He oversees coverage of the two fast-paced and ultracompetitive markets, which includes conducting in-depth interviews with industry leaders and writing stories on sneakers and outdoor shoes. He is a lifelong sneaker addict (and shares his newest purchases via @peterverry on Instagram) and spends most of his free time on a trail. He holds an M.A. in journalism from Hofstra University and can be reached at peter.verry@footwearnews.com.
