But seeing an increase in numbers, especially with the help of the rest of the offense, is not out of the question. The No. Most scrimmage yards by a rookie this season:363 Najee Harris295 JaMarr Chase237 DeVonta Smith(Submitted by @CAWafflez) pic.twitter.com/XtxCohuDEk. Najee Harris is officially a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers. If Najee Harris can get more yards before contact in 2022 while keeping the yards after contact the same, it will add more yards per attempt. Even without athletic testing, a few running backs stand out as semi-close comparisons to Harris. As a reminder, Najee Harris finished fourth in the NFL in rushing in 2021. The former Alabama standout has rushed for just 361 yards and one touchdown on 108 attempts through eight appearances. The Steelers went 59 yards for a touchdown. With Nick Chubb having 3.0 yards after contact and Jonathan Taylor averaging 2.9 yards, Harris was next with 2.2 ahead of both Joe Mixon (1.8 yards) and Dalvin Cook (2.0 yards). Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He added six receptions for 42 yards. In 2020, he finished with the third-most yards after contact (962) and the second-most forced missed tackles (69). In my first run of projections, I had Harris as RB20, and then I did another run with a more aggressive projection for him as the lead back, and he came in as RB11. Because, the thing about the Steelers is, they ask for about as much from their lead running back as any team in the league. Steelers top free-agent target off the market, Big changes for Steelers in new 7-round mock draft update, Steelers GM Omar Khan says he wants Mitch Trubisky to be around long-term, NFL draft replacements for 5 of the Steelers top free agents, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. From an athleticism standpoint, Harris remains a mystery. For example, LeVeon Bell has the most rushing yards in franchise history in a players second season with 1,361 yards. Najee Harris 2021 Fantasy Football profile: Re-draft impact, Dynasty outlook, NFL scouting report, more . Just how great will he be in.. Sports One News Page: Monday, 15 March 2021. Derrick Henry was hit within 1-yard or behind the line of scrimmage on 26 of his 35 carries vs Seahawks, 160 of his 182 total rushing yards were AFTER contact, Jarad Evans (@PFF_Jarad) September 20, 2021, Sign up for the Steelers Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Harris averaged 3.7 yards after contact per carry in college. However, they also have holes across the entire roster and presumed number on pick Trevor Lawrence to protect. 962 yards after contact, third-most in college football (PFF), 69 missed tackles forced, second-most in college football (PFF), 3.26 yards after contact per attempt, a surprisingly low 89th in college football (PFF), 22 broken tackles on 43 catches this year, Just one drop in 2020, just one fumble lost in his entire college career. Has played in 34 regular-season games (34 starts), Has recorded 2,234 rushing yards and 14 rushing touchdowns on 579 attempts and added 115 catches for 696 yards and six receiving touchdowns, First running back in franchise history to rush for at least 1,000 yards in each of his first two seasons in the NFL, Went 430 scrimmage touches (347 rushes and 83 receptions) to open his career without a fumble, which was tied for seventh-most scrimmage touches without a fumble to open a career in NFL history, His 2,234 rush yards are the sixth-most in the NFL since the start of the 2021 season, His 2,930 scrimmage yards are the sixth-most by a running back in the NFL since the start of the 2021 season, One of two players in the NFL with 2,200 or more rushing yards and 650 or more receiving yards since the start of the 2021 season, One of two players in franchise history with 2,200 or more rushing yards and 650 or more receiving yards in the first two years in the NFL, Selected to the Pro Bowl as a rookie in 2021, Made NFL debut in Week 1 of 2021 (at Buffalo), Made NFL starting debut in Week 1 of 2021 (at Buffalo), Registered 1,034 rushing yards and seven rushing touchdowns on 272 carries and added on 41 receptions for 229 yards and three touchdowns, Was voted one of the Steelers' two offensive team captains by his teammates, Eclipsed 1,000 yards rushing for the second consecutive season, Finished fourth in the AFC in rushes, tied-fifth in rushing touchdowns and sixth in rushing yards, Ranked third in the League in rushes (164) and rushing yards (673) and tied-fifth in rushing touchdowns (five) after the Bye Week (Weeks 10 through 18), Broke off a 36-yard run in Week 10 vs. New Orleans, the Steelers' longest run of the season and longest run since he had a career-best 37-yard touchdown run in Week 17 vs. Cleveland in 2021, His 56 rushing yards (on five carries) in Week 10 were the most by a Steelers running back in a first quarter since James Conner had 62 yards (on eight carries) in Week 5 of 2018 vs. Atlanta, Recorded his first career game with multiple rushing touchdowns (two) in Week 11 vs. Cincinnati, leading the team with 20 carries for 90 yards along with 26 receiving yards on four receptions, Notched his first game of the season and fourth of his career with 100-plus yards rushing in Week 17 at Baltimore, finishing with 111 rushing yards on 22 attempts, His 111 rushing yards in Week 17 were the most by an opposing running back vs. Baltimore since Week 11 of 2020 (Derrick Henry, Tennessee, 133), the most by a Steelers running back vs. Baltimore since Week 4 of 2017 (Le'Veon Bell, 144) and eighth-most in series history, Hauled in the game-winning touchdown on a 10-yard pass from QB Kenny Pickett with 56 seconds left in the fourth quarter in Week 17 at Baltimore, His 307 carries, 1,200 rushing yards, 74 catches and 467 receiving yards are all ranked the most by a rookie running back in franchise history, Was one of five rookie starters, marking the first time the Steelers started at least five rookies in a season opener since 1991, His 381 touches without a fumble were the sixth-most by a rookie running back in NFL history, Led all NFL running backs in receptions (74) and finished third among running backs in recieving yards (467) behind only Austin Ekeler (647) and Cordarrelle Patterson (548), Scored his first NFL touchdown - a 25-yard TD catch from QB Ben Roethlisberger - in the Steelers home opener (Week 2) vs Las Vegas, Led the Steelers with 10 total touchdowns (seven rushing, three receiving), Caught 14 passes for 102 yards in Week 3 vs Cincinnati - his 14 receptions were the most in franchise history by a running back and tied for the third-most in Steelers history by any player,tied for the seventh-most in League history by a running back, In Week 3, became the fourth running back in franchise history to post a 100-yard receving game and the first since Le'Veon Bell (vs Cincinnati 12/4/17), Registered his first 100-yard rushing game in Week 5 vs Denver and repeated the feat in Week 10 vs Detroit, Recorded the first multi-TD game of his career in Week 14 vs Minnesota (one pass TD, one rush TD), Led the NFL in touches (377) and finished second in yards after contact (609) behind only Jonathan Taylor, One of the nation's top running back prospects who passed up on the NFL Draft to return for his senior season at Alabama, Crimson Tide's all-time leader for total TDs in a career with 57 (46 rushing, 11 receiving), Alabama's career leader for rushing scores with 46, surpassing the previous record of 42 by Mark Ingram and Derrick Henry, Totaled 3,843 career rushing yards to rank atop the Crimson Tide all-time list, Amassed 4,624 all-purpose yards for his career, a total that is second all-time at Alabama, Averaged 6.0 yards per carry for his career to rank third in Crimson Tide history (minimum 400 carries), Contributed 342 career points to finish fourth in Alabama annals, Recorded 13 games of 100-plus rushing yards in his career, including six as a junior and six in his final season (206 at Ole Miss; 152 vs. Georgia; 119 vs. Mississippi State; 145 at LSU; 178 vs. Florida; 125 vs. Notre Dame), 2020 Doak Walker Award winner, presented annually to the nation's top running back, Unanimous first-team All-American (AFCA, Associated Press, FWAA, The Sporting News, Walter Camp) in 2020, 2020 first-team All-America honors from CBS Sports and ESPN.com, 2020 second-team All-America selection by Pro Football Focus and USA Today, Selected as a semifinalist for the 2020 Maxwell Award, 2020 first-team All-SEC honoree by both the AP and the league coaches, Finalist for the 2020 Jason Witten Man of the Year, Led the nation in total TDs (30) and rushing TDs (26) in addition to scoring (180) in 2020, Finished second for single-season rushing scores by an Alabama running back with 26 as a senior in 2020, Totaled two or more rushing TDs in nine of 13 contests with at least one score in 11 games, Led the SEC and finished third in Division I for rushing yards at 1,466, Added 43 receptions for 425 yards and four TDs to his senior totals, Totaled 1,891 all-purpose yards in 2020, good for sixth in Crimson Tide records for a single season, Maxwell Player of the Week honoree following Ole Miss, Picked up offensive player of the week accolades from the SEC and Walter Camp following the matchup with the Rebels, Earned offensive player of the week recognition from the Alabama coaches for his play at Ole Miss, Auburn, at LSU and Florida in Atlanta, A January 2017 early enrollee who was tabbed as the No. And if not, was the pick worth it? A 3-step stat progression to give Najee Harris a great 2022 season, Mock Draft 2.0: 3 teams trade up, Steelers address defense early. inMartinez,CA, College: These rookies landed into great situations for us fantasy fans and Michael Fabiano breaks down their fit and opportunity. Matt specializes in NFL, College Football, College Basketball, XFL and MMA. He's now done for the game. Needs to learn to hop out of bounds to preserve his body. Skip to main content. Draft: Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1st round (24th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft. His time with the Crimson Tide was. Like many who enter the Alabama system, Harris waited multiple seasons for his feature-back role. Those yards-after-contact numbers are crucial . The Pittsburgh Steelers address the defensive side of the football early in the draft. - Chris Towers. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. Head on over toSpotify,Apple, or wherever else you consume podcasts to subscribe toFantasy FootballToday in 5. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. They did their ranking of the top 32 running backs in the NFL for 2021 and without taking a single NFL snap, Harris checks in at No. Harris can go off the board as early as the No. If the Steelers could get adequate production from other running backs who would potentially be taking a load off of Harris, especially if the increased yards before contact statistic would hold true regardless of the running back, the Steelers would see an overall increase in team rushing yards even if it didnt come from their leading rusher. Born: In 2021, incoming NFL rookie Najee Harris has the pedigree to become the next vaunted Bama back and looks poised to be an immediate impact player for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Najee Harris stats Through three drives Harris has 7 carries for 22 yards and one reception on one target for three yards. Warren rushed 77 times for 379 yards (4.9 YPC) and one rushing . All Rights Reserved. The stat below about what Henry did on Sunday is remarkable. section: | slug: najee-harris-2021-fantasy-football-profile-redraft-impact-dynasty-outlook-nfl-scouting-report-more | sport: football | route: article_single_fantasy | Entering 2021, Harris currently has an ADP of 38 per FantasyPros, going towards the end of the third round in ten-person fantasy leagues, ranking as RB16 heading into this . However, Nick Saban found Harris talented enough to get on the field in a rotational role as early as his freshman season. Currently, Harris leads all NFL rookies in total yardage. Frequently Asked Questions about the NFL and Football, Pro-Football-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Football: Get your first month FREE. Our 2021 fantasy football dynasty rookie rankings are led by Alabama's Najee Harris, UNC's two-headed monster in Javonte Williams and Michael Carter, Clemson's Travis Etienne, and many others. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Najee Harris has been a well-known, polished prospect since his high school days. All the resources would go to the offensive line and running back would just be a disposable position. Patience was inconsistent -- sometimes he waited for his blockers to do their work and he'd flash, sometimes he'd shuffle his feet instead of move forward, sometimes he'd bounce right into a lineman's backside. Obviously one of these things is not like the other. The Steelers were 28th in attempts (373), 32nd in yards (1,351), 30th in RB fantasy points per game via the run (12.94), and 30th in fantasy points per rush (0.56). Harris averaged 3.7 yards after contact per carry in college. 3 under-the-radar Steelers who could play bigger roles for the team in 2023. * All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine). Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. As a junior, Harris finally received his first taste of feature-back duties with Harris and Jacobs off to the NFL. Despite the teams slow start, Harris has been gobbling up the yardage. DeVonta Smith (/ d v n t / de-VON-tuh; born November 14, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He's rushed for one touchdown and is averaging a below-average 3.2 yards per carry. Harris inherits a starting running back job of the worst rushing offense in the NFL last season. Harris has been used to accolades and high expectations his whole football-playing life. Atlanta picks at 35 and sits with Mike Davis atop their roster. After simulating Steelers vs. Browns 10,000 times, the model predicts that Steelers running back Najee Harris goes under 70.5 rushing yards at -115 odds. Harris notched 1,224 yards and 13 scores on 209 attempts that season. NFL.com's David Carr writes that Harris. Once I read this I had to go back and watch the Titans play to see what went wrong. His 2,234 rush yards are the sixth-most in the NFL since the start of the 2021 season His 2,930 scrimmage yards are the sixth-most by a running back in the NFL since the start of the 2021 season One of two players in the NFL with 2,200 or more rushing yards and 650 or more receiving yards since the start of the 2021 season Think about Todd Gurley's collegiate game -- he was strong, tough, physical and versatile. Dalvin Cook 3. A legitimate engine for the NCAA's most potent offense. The 2021 NFL rookie running back class may not be as deep as recent years, but several should make an immediate and long-term fantasy impact. If that number gets rounded off to 300, having a yards per carry of 4.4 to 4.9 would have his rushing output for the season be between 1,320 yards and 1,470 yards. https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2021/05/19/pittsburgh-steelers-2021-nfl-draft-najee-harris-pff/. Najee Harris' best fits in the 2021 NFL Draft Najee Harris is an interesting NFL draft evaluation because he brings a skill-set unlike really any we've seen recently. So, this could be an incredible match of player to team. * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Harris rushed the ball 16 times for 53 yards in Saturday's 13-10 win over the Raiders. Harris carried the ball 23 times for 84 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 28-14 win over the Browns. Gambling problem? Also good at adjusting to off-target throws. He reeled in 43 passes for 425 yards and four touchdowns. Who was NFL . Explore. All rights reserved. 1. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. For this reason, Najee Harris should see either more rushing yards or a lighter workload. Unfortunately, PFR began their advanced statistics in 2018 and there is not a breakdown of Bells yards before contact and yards after contact from 2014. Are you surprised Harris is leading all rookies in total yardage? 2 running back according to 247Composite, 11 in ESPN 300 and the second-best running back nationally, Played in the 2017 Army All-American Bowl, Invited to participate in Nike's "The Opening" in 2015 and 2016, Named MVP of the 2016 Rivals 100 Five-Star Challenge, 2016 Bobby Dodd National High School Running Back of the Year, 2015 and 2016 first-team All-USA selection by USA Today, Finished his career with 7,948 career rushing yards, the fourth-most in California high school football history, Rushed for 2,776 yards and 36 TDs during his senior season, Ran for 2,744 yards and 36 TDs as a junior in 2015, Rushed for 2,263 yards and 23 TDs in his sophomore campaign, 2015 Cal-Hi Sports Mr. Football State Player of the Year, Named the All-Metro Player of the Year by The San Francisco Chronicle in both 2015 and 2016, Played for head coach John Lucido at Antioch, Graduated with a degree in interdisciplinary studies. Against the Broncos,. This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. Alvin Kamara, @PFF_Sam ranks the 32 best RBs entering the 2021 seasonhttps://t.co/IXONPOmL5M. Kevin Colberts Best Draft Picks: 1st Round. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Najee Harris' fantasy outlook for 2021 For a franchise that has always prided themselves on establishing the run, 2020 was abysmal. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. By Erik Buchinger Aug 10, 2021, 4:05am PDT Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports You'll now receive the top Steelers Wire stories each day directly in your inbox. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris is off to a shockingly poor start. The stat below about what Henry did on Sunday is remarkable. I think these stats show Harris tremendous talent. Check out the latest news below for more on his current fantasy value. 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As shown below, athleticism remains the driving point for the average backs against the most successful backs on this list. While productive enough for a mid-round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, Harris Decided to return for his senior season. As the new front office prepares for their first NFL draft, lets look at some of the Steelers top picks by round by GM Kevin Colbert. After being drafted No. Reliable ball-carrier: three fumbles (one lost) over entire collegiate career. Najee Harris played 17 games last season and 34 games over his career. Coming out of high school, recruiting services listed Harris as a five-star prospect and the top overall running back in the 2017 class. And now, it's all daylight. 2021 NFL Advanced Rushing | Pro-Football-Reference.com via Sports Logos.net About logos 2021 NFL Advanced Rushing Previous Season Next Season Super Bowl Champion: Los Angeles Rams AP MVP: Aaron Rodgers AP Offensive Rookie of the Year: Ja'Marr Chase More league info An ad blocker has likely prevented this video content from loading. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. Najee Harris hasn't had a great start to the season thus far, with his season high of 74 rushing yards coming during Sunday's loss against the Jets. He's expected to play at a high level, but for how long? I would probably rank him closer to RB15 overall, and you have to be at least a little concerned about the sorry state of Pittsburgh's offensive line. Najee Harris NFL Draft 2021: Scouting Report for Pittsburgh Steelers RB BR NFL Scouting Department April 29, 2021 Michael Ainsworth/Associated Press HEIGHT: 6'1 " WEIGHT: 232 POSITIVES. Harris powered in a four-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to put the Steelers up 20-7. Harris also added 27 receptions, 304 yards, and another seven scores as a receiver. Odds & lines subject to change. With that draft capital, Harris could climb into the top five rounds of fantasy drafts, pending landing spot. Jacksonville, Buffalo, Atlanta and Miami all make picks between 25 and 50, making varying degrees of sense for Harris. Harris generated 821 rushing yards after contact last season, second-most in college football. Harris topped 20 rushing attempts for . See red zone opportunities inside the 20, 10 and 5-yard lines along with the percentage of time they converted the opportunity into a touchdown. If Najee Harris were to rush for 1,200 yards again in 2022, but not needing him to take as many carries was the goal, a reduction of somewhere between 35 and 60 carries on the season based on 4.4 to 4.9 yards per carry could still have Harris giving the same yardage. Not known for speed or athleticism on tape, this remains a major concern. Alabama's Harris hurdles defender for 53-yard gain. Copyright 2023 GDC Media Limited, licensed to GDC America Inc and sub-licensed to Roto Sports Inc. All Rights Reserved. Frequently broke lower-body tackles and arm wraps, sometimes dragging a defender with him, to consistently pick up numbers. Harris might not be exactly as fast as Gurley, but otherwise, there are some legitimate similarities. This breakdown will examine Harriss collegiate production, how that translates to the NFL game and the potential fantasy implications. (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-): 16 (6428th overall since 1960). A more accomplished receiver than most of his physical comparisons, Harris likely hears his name called no later than the second day of the draft. Myles Gaskin Has Nothing to Worry About in Malcolm Brown, Kenyan Drake is a Decent Fantasy Value Bet in Vegas, 10 Fantasy-Relevant 2023 Rookies: A First Look, 2023 Available Targets and Air Yards Tracker. Despite having the big numbers that back Harris up, the Steelers offensive woes almost make this stat line hard to believe. As important as Najee Harris was to the Steelers offense, the question often asked of players as they head into their second season is how much they will grow and improve after having one season, and a full NFL offseason, under their belt. Now a consensus top-three back in the NFL Draft, Harris finds himself in the conversation to become a late-Day One or early-Day Two pick. Of course, his receiving totals get a big boost because of his 100 yard game against the Las Vegas Raiders, but it is still pretty interesting. . Rated as the top overall recruit in the country, Harris capped off his legendary career at Antioch High School with 7,948 rushing yards and 95 touchdownsmonstrous numbers that helped him finish with the fourth-best mark in state history. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Given his size and running style, a career like that of former Rams star Steven Jackson wouldn't be surprising. Created yards through power and agility, not speed. He's the first player in Steelers' history with 1000+ yard rushing campaigns in his first two years. Running back was immediately identified by pretty much everyone as a significant need for the Steelers, and in the days leading up to the draft, a consensus in the mock draft community built thatNajee Harriswould be the guy. In 2020, Harris carried the ball 251 times for 1,466 yards and 26 touchdowns. Those yards-after-contact numbers are crucial for Harris this season. Hes the highest-rated rookie on the list and ahead of numerous incumbent starters. Harris seems to be more of an instinctive runner than one with well-developed vision, but either way he can find an opening and hit it. Harris should become a great three-down player, but running backs like him tend to incur injuries at a higher rate than others. Consider in 16 games last season, the Steelers' top four running backs combined for only 60 receptions and . James Cook got more snaps and carries than Devin Singletary even with the Bills playing their starters for the entire game Sunday. 1 Alabama and No. This brings us to the Pittsburgh Steelers and Najee Harris. Steelers workhorse Najee Harris: 'You can train at carrying the load' Published: Dec. 18, 2021, 1:06 p.m. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris carries the football during an NFL. A first-round draft choice from Alabama on April 29, Harris entered Sunday's game with 185 yards and one touchdown on 55 rushing attempts in his first four NFL games. Najee Harris: Harris didn't match his production from his rookie campaign, and he even had lower yards per touch, but Harris still led the Steelers in rushing while cutting his total touches by . 24 by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Harris is heading to the NFL. Harris has true three-down skills, and he's proved he can handle a big workload as a lead back. In a similar fashion to Travis Etienne, Najee Harris Decided to return for his senior season at Alabama, despite NFL Draft eligibility in 2020. Harris' college production is not a product of running behind a consistently elite offensive line. Harris is a complete back who can be a force in the passing game as well as on the ground, and he could get a huge workload as the Steelers look to justify their pick and rejuvenate their run game. 2023 Pittsburgh Steelers. A few hours before the start of the 2021 NFL draft, former Alabama star Najee Harris visited a homeless shelter, Greater Richmond Interfaith Program (GRIP), as they hosted a draft . All other NFL-related trademarks are trademarks of the National Football League. Even adding an additional half yard still would put him the lowest on the list of the top five rushers in 2021 at 2.2 YBC/A. Here is a look at the best sports betting apps available in legal betting states, and their bonuses. Has he impressed you through the early part of the season? After all, there aren't many NFL teams that wouldn't welcome an RB praised for his ability to change direction on a dime and burst through holes with great vision . This backfield included Damien Harris, Bo Scarbrough and Josh Jacobs, with dual-threat quarterback Jalen Hurts at the helm. While productive enough for a mid-round selection in the 2020 NFL Draft, Harris Decided to return for his senior season. When you factor in the leagues veterans, Harris slips back down to a respectable 18th place. Good acceleration and suddenness, especially for a 230-pound runner. In 2021, Najee Harris saw 307 rushing attempts which was second in the NFL. He's averaging a pathetic 3.3 yards per carry. The Alabama offensive line played extremely well in 2020, ranking 14th in . Podcast Roundup: All the latest of the SCN family podcasts, Steelers Free Agent Tracker: Keeping tabs on players staying, and leaving, 3 under-the-radar Steelers who could play bigger roles for the team in 2023. Plowing through tackles is a translatable skill, even as the competition ramps up with. This highlights a weakness in top-end speed, which will be exacerbated at the NFL level. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Harris is on pace for 95 receptions and 673 receiving yards on 132 targets over 17 games. Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris carried the ball 23 times for 84 yards and a touchdown while losing a fumble in a 28-14 win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 18. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Another wild fact about about Harris statistical success is that it is almost a 50/50 split between rushing and receiving yards. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Steelers Free Agent Tracker: Keeping tabs on players staying, and leaving. There was no outlook written for Najee Harris in 2022. Breaking the Steelers rookie rushing record with 1,200 yards exactly, its only the second time a rookie has rushed for more than 1,000 yards Steelers history with the other being Franco Harris having 1,055 yards in 1972. March 9,1998 * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Coming out of an Alabama system with multiple NFL running backs, Harriss onfield production cannot be dismissed. Jacksonville possesses the most draft capital in this range with picks 25, 33 and 45, giving them a solid shot at Harris. He also added a 10-yard catch on his lone target in the win. He dodged trouble like he did defenders. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? But that ranking is above players like Alvin Kamara, Aaron Jones, and Justin Jefferson. Sure, he had one of the best offensive lines in football to run behind, but he also broke 20 more tackles than any other running back as a senior, which is pretty impressive. But what do you think? Harris had three carries for 14 . Or write about sports? The bruiser checked in at 6-foot-1, 232 pounds at Alabamas Pro Day, but he declined athletic testing. - YouTube Subscribe to NFL: http://j.mp/1L0bVBuCheck out our other channels:Para ms contenido de la NFL en Espaol, suscrbete a. This I had to go back and watch the Titans play to see what wrong. Trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC 17 last. 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