Marvin Harrison Jr. noticed.
He saw the stat lines from Brian Thomas Jr. (87 catches for 1,282 yards), Malik Nabers (109-1,204), and Ladd McConkey (82-1,149), fellow rookie wide receivers from the Class of 2024.
"I'm not going to lie and say I don't pay attention to it," Harrison said Wednesday after the Cardinals' first training camp practice of the season. "You've got to run your own race, though. Everyone is in different situations. Everyone has different journeys. You have to focus on yourself.
"But," he added with a smile, "I'm not gonna lie."
Harrison isn't the only one, because comparisons are inevitable in pro sports. But the wideout is in a different place as his second season begins – bigger, stronger, unquestionably more confident – and that should lead to the player everyone hopes he will become.
Including Harrison.
"He puts the work in every single day," Pro Bowl tight end Trey McBride said. "He's a guy who can be a force to reckon with.
"As a rookie your eyes are wide, you're trying to find your place in this league. Now he has a year. He knows what is expected of him."
His body transformation was the story of the offseason, although at the time he declined to put numbers on his muscle-up. That was revealed Wednesday, with Harrison acknowledging he was at 220 pounds, up from the 209 he played at as a rookie.
His lifting program was better, he said, but he's also learned how to eat. More specifically, he understands the need for a big breakfast as a top athlete.
"That's probably the biggest challenge," Harrison said. "Waking up not hungry but making sure you feed yourself."
Which sounds like most young 20-somethings trying to mature into adulthood. "Exactly," Harrison said with a grin.
But he's more relaxed, he added. "Not as nervous, fidgety. It allows me to go out there and be free."
Free enough to pump up his stats? Harrison was good last season. He had 62 receptions for 885 yards and eight touchdowns, an excellent rookie year in many cases. But in an era when Justin Jefferson and Ja'Marr Chase are record-breakers as rookies, and others in his draft class were great as rookies, it's hard not to see it in the periphery.
"I didn't come in and catch a million balls right off the bat," McBride said. "You grow, you figure out your role, and you can't really look at other people because everyone is in a different situation."
Harrison knows that. It'd be nice if Nabers and Thomas took a peek over at Harrison's stats this season and felt some kind of way. But Harrison is comfortable where he is at, regardless. And when he's asked about goals, it's a simple equation.
"Win," Harrison said. "That's what I am looking forward to. Really, just win."
Take a look at the best images from Week 1 of the 2025 Arizona Cardinals Training Camp at State Farm Stadium, presented by Desert Financial
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Starling Thomas V (24) and Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Starling Thomas V (24) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson (0) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Cody Simon (50) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals safety Budda Baker (3) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Tejhaun Palmer (83) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Elijah Higgins (84) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Simi Fehoko (80) and Arizona Cardinals running back Michael Carter (22) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Jonathan Gannon during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Darius Robinson (56) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Bryson Green (30) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune (15) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Kelvin Beachum (68) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones (17) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Michael Wilson (14) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals safety Dadrion "Rabbit" Taylor-Demerson (42) during 2025 Training Camp on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson (0) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
The Arizona Cardinals during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Calais Campbell (93) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Jonathan Gannon during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Football during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Jonathan Gannon during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Clayton Tune (15) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Max Melton (16) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals Head Coach Jonathan Gannon during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray (1) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. (18) and Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Zay Jones (17) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals tight end Trey McBride (85) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Starling Thomas V (24) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals running back DeeJay Dallas (20) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Cody Simon (50) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
The Arizona Cardinals during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals cornerback Will Johnson (0) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals running back James Conner (6) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Nick Leverett (60) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Greg Dortch (4) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Dante Stills (55) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Josh Sweat (10) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman L.J. Collier (91) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals linebacker Baron Browning (5) and Arizona Cardinals defensive lineman Darius Robinson (56) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Helmets during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
Arizona Cardinals offensive lineman Isaiah Adams (74) during 2025 Training Camp on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at State Farm Stadium.
