Marvin Harrison was drafted No. 19 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 190 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 123 career approximate value

1996 NFL Draft · Rd 1 · #19 overall

Marvin Harrison Syracuse Draft

Marvin Harrison was drafted No. 19 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1996 NFL Draft out of Syracuse. 190 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 123 career approximate value

Hall of Fame 3× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl

Overall pick
#19
Round
1
Draft class
1996
NFL games
190
Years as starter
12
Career AV
1231st at Syracuse
Pro Bowls
8
All-Pro
3

The pick

How Marvin Harrison came off the board in 1996.

Drafted by

Indianapolis Colts

Rd 1 · #19 overall · AFC South

Full 1996 draft class (254 picks)
Position
Wide receiver WR
Side of the ball
Offense

NFL career

190 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 123 career approximate value

Games played
190
Seasons as a starter
12
Career approximate value
1231st among Syracuse picks
AV with the drafting club
123100% of career value
Final season
200812 years after the draft
Accolades
Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl

Around pick 19

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About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Marvin Harrison in the 1996 NFL Draft

Marvin Harrison is a Wide receiver out of Syracuse selected No. 19 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1996 NFL Draft. 190 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 123 career approximate value Syracuse has produced 106 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

Frequently asked questions

Where was Marvin Harrison drafted?

Marvin Harrison was selected No. 19 overall by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1996 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/marvin-harrison.

What college did Marvin Harrison play for?

Marvin Harrison played college football at Syracuse in the ACC. See every Syracuse draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/syracuse-orange.

How did Marvin Harrison's NFL career turn out?

190 regular-season games · 12 seasons as a starter · 123 career approximate value Accolades: Hall of Fame · 3× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1996/marvin-harrison.