Which top 2023 NFL draft defensive backs 'got beat' by Ohio State WR Marvin Harrison Jr.?

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While Marvin Harrison Jr. still has one season left before he's eligible for the NFL draft, his name continues to be brought up at the 2023 NFL combine.

Ahead of defensive back workouts Friday, NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah said Harrison's presence is clear based on tape he's watched of 2023 NFL draft prospects.

"Looking over my CB notes for today," Jeremiah tweeted Friday morning. "They all have one thing in common — they got beat by Marvin Harrison Jr."

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Harrison did beat many defensive backs throughout his unanimous All-American sophomore season at Ohio State, recording 1,263 receiving yards and 14 touchdowns on 77 receptions, each of which led the Buckeyes.

But how did actually do against some of the top defensive backs in the 2023 NFL draft? Here's a look at his matchup numbers according to Pro Football Focus.

Marvin Harrison Jr. remained perfect against Penn State's Ji'Ayir Brown and Joey Porter Jr.

Oct 29, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) celebrates a first down catch beside Penn State Nittany Lions safety Ji'Ayir Brown (16) during the fourth quarter of the NCAA Division I football game at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch
Oct 29, 2022; University Park, Pennsylvania, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) celebrates a first down catch beside Penn State Nittany Lions safety Ji'Ayir Brown (16) during the fourth quarter of the NCAA Division I football game at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Adam Cairns-The Columbus Dispatch

Harrison could not do much wrong against Penn State Oct. 29, bringing in 10 receptions for 185 yards on 12 targets.

Facing Penn State safety Ji'Ayir Brown and cornerback Joey Porter Jr., Harrison was perfect, bringing in three receptions on three targets for 39 yards and three first downs.

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Most of Harrison's damage came against cornerback Kalen King, who allowed three receptions for 72 yards on four targets.

According to ESPN, Porter is the top cornerback available in the 2023 draft, while Brown is the No. 5 safety available.

Marvin Harrison Jr. scored a touchdown against Georgia CB Kelee Ringo

Dec 31, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) makes a touchdown catch against Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) during the second quarter of the Peach Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Dec 31, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) makes a touchdown catch against Georgia Bulldogs defensive back Kelee Ringo (5) during the second quarter of the Peach Bowl in the College Football Playoff semifinal at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

Before leaving the game in the third quarter with a concussion, Harrison brought in five receptions for 106 yards and two touchdowns on 10 targets in the College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl against Georgia.

Harrison's matchup with Ringo proved to be a bit difficult, bringing in one of six targets and dropping two passes against the cornerback ESPN calls the third-best in the 2023 draft.

But Harrison's one reception was his second touchdown reception, beating Ringo for a 16-yard score from quarterback C.J. Stroud in the second quarter.

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This article originally appeared on The Columbus Dispatch: Marvin Harrison Jr. beats top 2023 NFL draft defensive backs