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Malik Nabers snubbed? Social media reacts to Marvin Harrison Jr. being named Heisman finalist in lieu of LSU WR
By Sydney Hunte
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Malik Nabers put together a very strong Heisman Trophy case in the eyes of many across the country.
As Jayden Daniels’ favorite receiver at LSU, Nabers has totaled 86 catches for 1,546 yards and 14 touchdowns. His 14 TDs ties him with several other players for 2nd in FBS while he leads the country in receiving yards.
Daniels — unsurprisingly — is a Heisman finalist, along with 2 other quarterbacks: Oregon’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr. And while an argument could be made for Nabers, he was left out of the running.
A WR did make the cut, though: Marvin Harrison Jr. The Ohio State star had a brilliant season of his own, but while he equaled Nabers’ TD output, he was well behind Nabers in receptions (67) and receiving yards (1,211).
Nabers should be in the running for the Biletnikoff Award, given to the nation’s most outstanding WR. But a host of fans across the college football world felt that he should have been a finalist for the big prize.
Here’s just a sampling of that reaction across social media:
No hate to Marvin Harrison, but if we’re being honest, Malik Nabers was the best receiver I’ve watched this year. https://t.co/EAbNstVpgR
— Sidelines – Bama (@SSN_Alabama) December 5, 2023
Marvin Harrison Jr over Malik Nabers is a massive snub
— AYS Sports (@AYSSPORTS) December 4, 2023
How does MHJ get Heisman invite over Malik Nabers ? Nabers leads him in every category. CFB a joke man.
— Coney Durr (@CD16ERA) December 4, 2023
MHJ being a finalist over Malik Nabers is a complete joke. https://t.co/pXmwJbYKeL
— Street (@David_Street17) December 4, 2023
Look, I love MHJ. He's unbelievable (and a future Bear).
Malik Nabers has been the better WR this season.
— Ethan Stone (@Ethanstone23) December 5, 2023
Marvin Harrison over Malik Nabers tho? That boy might not even win the best WR award https://t.co/pNcmTVXg8t
— dre (@1dgbdre) December 5, 2023
Marvin Harrison Jr. over Malik Nabers as a Heisman finalist is egregious pic.twitter.com/HdBKdywVAs
— Jason Gendron (@JasonGendron16) December 5, 2023
If Malik Nabers just so happened to be Jerry Rice's son he would have gotten an invite to New York. #CFBPlayoffs #Heisman
— YoungGumbo (@zrou_12) December 5, 2023
So MHJ a finalist for the Heisman and he didn’t even play better than Malik Nabers. Man cmon bruh
— Cartier Benjamin™? (@BiGgAdEnDaMaYoR) December 5, 2023
Harrison over Malik Nabers should be a crime https://t.co/KGOdSY1Vq3
— Tyler Brooks (@CoachTyBrooks) December 5, 2023
Marvin Harrison going to New York is the craziest thing I’ve ever seen. Dude was pretty good this year, not even close to Heisman contention. Go look at Malik Nabers stats and tell me who’s better. Change Marvin Harrison to Marvin Roberts and he’s just a really good reciever.
— Jack Roberts (@jr_24_) December 5, 2023
Malik Nabers – 86 Rec 1,546 Yds 14 TDs
Marvin Harrison Jr. – 67 Rec 1,211 Yds 14 TDs
Someone please explain https://t.co/AMPMQDaOOw
— Tyler Scott (@Tyler_Scott3) December 5, 2023
Not saying he isn’t worthy bc he’s good af but Marvin Harrison, Jr. being a finalist and not Malik Nabers is nuts. https://t.co/92o5Vr7t08
— Uncle DARRIUS Piper (@PipeDownYo) December 5, 2023
Sydney is an Atlanta-based journalist who has covered everything from SEC and ACC football to MLS, the U.S. men's national soccer team and professional tennis. His work has appeared on such platforms as SB Nation, Cox Media Group and FanSided.
