Najee Harris
26-Year-Old
2023 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
255
YDS
1035
TD
8
YDS
170
TD
0
2024 Projections
2023 Fantasy Outlook
The constant smothering from defenses caught up with Harris in 2022, leaving the normally durable 232-pound back nicked up in ways he hadn't dealt with previously, even as he played all 17 games for a second time in two NFL seasons. Running in the sluggish Pittsburgh offense was difficult enough – Harris didn't need the Lisfranc sprain he suffered in training camp and played through for an unspecified amount of the season, nor did he need the oblique and hip injuries he played through later. Considering the circumstances, Harris was rather impressive. That he's not higher in the fantasy rankings is mostly an acknowledgment of the fact Pittsburgh's passing game isn't scaring anyone and defenses will continue to gun for Harris, potentially leaving him as a high-volume, low-efficiency RB for a third straight season. The good news is that the volume isn't really in question, especially if he can manage to stay a bit healthier. The Steelers didn't sign or draft any backfield competition, instead focusing on blocking with the additions of former Eagles G Isaac Seumalo, rookie T Broderick Jones (14th overall) and 264-pound rookie TE Darnell Washington (93rd). The new big bodies should help Harris and backup Jaylen Warren, not to mention second-year QB Kenny Pickett. Read Past Outlooks
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Stymied by Bills in loss
Harris rushed 12 times for 37 yards and brought in two of three targets for 15 yards in the Steelers' 31-17 wild-card loss to the Bills on Monday afternoon.
ANALYSIS
Harris got his fair share of work despite the game script turning against the ground game fairly early. The third-year pro's quiet finish was in stark contrast to the last three games of the regular season in particular, a span in which he recorded 312 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground while adding a 5-21-0 line through the air. Looking ahead to 2024, Harris is set to enter the final year of his rookie contract after three straight 1,000-yard seasons to open his career, and a decision on picking up his fifth-year option therefore looms this spring.
Harris got his fair share of work despite the game script turning against the ground game fairly early. The third-year pro's quiet finish was in stark contrast to the last three games of the regular season in particular, a span in which he recorded 312 rushing yards and four touchdowns on the ground while adding a 5-21-0 line through the air. Looking ahead to 2024, Harris is set to enter the final year of his rookie contract after three straight 1,000-yard seasons to open his career, and a decision on picking up his fifth-year option therefore looms this spring.
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Broken Tackle %
18.8%Positive Run %
80.8%% Yds After Contact
71.8%Avg Yds After Contact
2.9Rushing TD %
3.1%Touches Per Game
16.7% Snaps w/Touch
51.8%Air Yards Per Game
-0.1Air Yards Per Snap
0.00% Team Air Yards
0.0%% Team Targets
7.7%Avg Depth of Target
0.0 YdsCatch Rate
78.4%Drop Rate
5.4%Avg Yds After Catch
6.1% Targeted On Route
18.7%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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2023 Najee Harris Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. 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.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 1"Weight
242 lbsHand Length
10.25 inArm Length
33.25 in
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Still lead back
Offensive coordinator Matt Canada said that Harris is still the Steelers' lead back heading into the regular season, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.comreports.
ANALYSIS
Jaylen Warren's usage and success this preseason have caused speculation that he could challenge Harris's title as Pittsburgh's lead back. Warren put his explosiveness on display in Saturday's preseason game against the Bills when he ripped off a 62-yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, Harris has never tallied a run of more than 40 yards in 34 regular-season games. Even so, his job appears to be safe for now.
Jaylen Warren's usage and success this preseason have caused speculation that he could challenge Harris's title as Pittsburgh's lead back. Warren put his explosiveness on display in Saturday's preseason game against the Bills when he ripped off a 62-yard touchdown run. Meanwhile, Harris has never tallied a run of more than 40 yards in 34 regular-season games. Even so, his job appears to be safe for now.
Past Fantasy Outlooks
2022
2021
Volume was the biggest selling point for Harris in fantasy drafts last year after the Alabama
product became the 24th overall pick, and Mike Tomlin didn't disappoint as the rookie was a
huge part of the Pittsburgh offense right away. Harris was the only player other than Jonathan
Taylor to top 300 carries last season, and the rookie's 94 targets tied with Austin Ekeler to lead
running backs. Harris' 3.9 yards per carry was disappointing, and his other efficiency stats
weren't much better, but he faced tough circumstances between a subpar offensive line and a
passing game with little vertical element. Ben Roethlisberger's retirement won't necessarily improve things — especially with Mitchell Trubisky or rookie Kenny Pickett taking over under center — but the roster still offers little competition for touches behind Harris, who could have
slightly better blocking this season after the Steelers signed C Mason Cole and G James
Daniels. Harris ran for only 1.7 yards before contact per carry last year, ranking 49th of 53
qualified RBs, and better blocking would give the 232-pounder more opportunities to run over
defensive backs in the open field. Combined with another huge workload, it's a formula for big-
time production if the Pittsburgh offense takes even a modest step forward.
More Fantasy News
Set to face Bills on Sunday
Harris (knee) returned to a full practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Sits out practice Wednesday
Harris (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Tops 100 rushing yards again
Harris rushed the ball 26 times for 112 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 17-10 win over the Ravens. He added five catches on five targets for 21 yards.
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Ready to go for Saturday's game
Harris (knee) doesn't have an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Ravens, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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Sits out practice
Harris (knee) didn't practice Wednesday, Brooke Pryor of ESPN.com reports.
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