Who Is Arizona Cardinals Receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.’s Girlfriend Charokee Young?
The name Marvin Harrison Jr. may look familiar to a lot of football fans. That’s because his father is Hall of Famer Marvin Harrison Sr., who was Peyton Manning’s favorite target for several years when he was a wide receiver for the Indianapolis Colts. The Super Bowl XLI champ’s son was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals with the fourth pick in the 2024 NFL Draft and is hoping he can eclipse the stellar career his dad had.
Harrison Jr.’s father is one of his biggest supporters and so is the athlete‘s girlfriend. Here’s more about Charokee Young and why you might recognize her.
How long Harrison and Young have been together
While it’s not known exactly when Harrison and Young started dating, the two began posting about their relationship on social media in early 2023.
Young gushed on Instagram and TikTok over flowers and other thoughtful gifts her boyfriend has gotten her including a framed photo of the pair with a rose design. And the two always react or respond in the comments section of each other’s posts.
Young was also by her man’s side when he was drafted and posted photos of herself during the event sitting in a floor-length black gown and holding a Cardinals cap.
Young is a professional athlete as well
Young was born in Jamacia on Aug. 21, 2000. Like Harrison, she is a professional athlete as well.
Young attended Texas A&M University where she studied sports management and ran track and field. In 2022, she set a school record for the spirit medley relay and that same year competed at the World Athletics Championships. She is a two-time NCAA Division 1 champion.
Young graduated from the school in 2023 and posted on Instagram: “Overcoming hurdles on the track and in the classroom, I proudly stand at the finish line of my college journey. Grateful to have balanced being a student athlete and professional track star. Graduation is not just a degree, it’s a testament to hard work, dedication, and divine guidance.”
After graduation, she continued her career on the track and competed professionally at the Budapest World Championships in August 2023. Young represented Team Jamaica at the World Indoor Championships in Glasgow in February 2024. She is a two-time silver medalist at the World Championships. And, in July 2024, she was selected to represent her home country again at the 2024 Paris Olympics
Young signed a deal with a major brand
In 2022, Young signed a contract with the German sportswear company Puma. She made the announcement via Instagram writing: “So blessed to announce that I am the newest member of the Puma family. Cheers to new beginnings.”
Young is also an influencer. She described her YouTube channel as a “journey” and “captivating documentation of my life as an athlete, where I push my physical and mental boundaries to achieve greatness. From intense training sessions to triumphs on the field, I share the ups and downs of my athletic pursuits.
“But that’s not all! I also intertwine my journey with God, revealing how spirituality fuels my passion and perseverance. As an influencer, I bring you along on incredible lifestyle vlogs, showcasing the exciting experiences, travel adventures, and everyday moments that shape my vibrant existence.”
