Najee Harris
26-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
68
YDS
228
TD
0
YDS
84
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Harris will probably never be one of the league's more explosive runners, but he's a steadying presence and capable of taking 20-plus carries whenever the Steelers need him to. His ability to soak up so many grinding carries between the tackles is a real asset to the Steelers offense, which uses Harris like a series of jabs meant to set up a bigger strike once the defense goes to block the jab. Useful as he might be for assembling the structure of the offense, Harris' fantasy prospects are pointed downward relative to his 2021 rookie year, when the first-round pick claimed 307 carries and 94 targets. The emergence of Jaylen Warren as the team's preferred passing-down and general in-space back has badly drained Harris' target share in the Pittsburgh offense, and Warren's monopoly on draw-type carries makes it difficult for Harris to juice his rushing average against light defensive fronts. Harris saw only 255 carries and 37 targets in 2023, and that theme of limitation will exist as long as Warren is present even with the Steelers hiring run-first offensive coordinator Arthur Smith this offseason. Read Past Outlooks
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Salvages day as pass catcher
Harris carried the ball 13 times for 19 yards in Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Colts. He added three receptions on six targets for 54 yards.
ANALYSIS
Harris led the Pittsburgh backfield, though it wasn't the volume projected due to Jaylen Warren (knee) being sidelined. Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) was more effective before exiting the game and stole six carries, while Justin Fields also used his legs more. Even with the ball in his hands, Harris was largely stymied, as his longest run went for just five yards. However, Harris did produce as a receiver, highlighted by a 32-yard catch and run early in the fourth quarter as the Steelers attempted to rally. Overall, his disappointing start to the season continued, as Harris has yet to top 100 yards from scrimmage or find the end zone through four games.
Harris led the Pittsburgh backfield, though it wasn't the volume projected due to Jaylen Warren (knee) being sidelined. Cordarrelle Patterson (ankle) was more effective before exiting the game and stole six carries, while Justin Fields also used his legs more. Even with the ball in his hands, Harris was largely stymied, as his longest run went for just five yards. However, Harris did produce as a receiver, highlighted by a 32-yard catch and run early in the fourth quarter as the Steelers attempted to rally. Overall, his disappointing start to the season continued, as Harris has yet to top 100 yards from scrimmage or find the end zone through four games.
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The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
17.6%Positive Run %
85.3%% Yds After Contact
76.8%Avg Yds After Contact
2.6Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
19.5% Snaps w/Touch
51.7%Air Yards Per Game
-2.5Air Yards Per Snap
-0.07% Team Air Yards
-1.4%% Team Targets
14.6%Avg Depth of Target
-0.7 YdsCatch Rate
66.7%Drop Rate
13.3%Avg Yds After Catch
9.1% Targeted On Route
23.8%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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vs Cowboys
Sunday, Oct 6th at 8:20PM
Overall QB Rating Against
67.7
Cornerbacks
63.7
Safeties
69.1
Linebackers
70.3
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Measurables Review
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How do Najee Harris' measurables compare to other running backs?
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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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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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.
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Ready for Week 4 contest
Harris, who was rested Wednesday, returned to a full practice Thursday, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Rested during Wednesday's practice
Harris didn't practice Wednesday for rest-related reasons, Teresa Varley of the Steelers' official site reports.
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Should be fine for Week 4
Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin said Tuesday that Harris' apparent right arm injury isn't a concern, and the running back is expected to be available for Sunday's game against the Colts, Mike DeFabo of The Athletic reports. "Naj will be ready to rock and roll," Tomlin said.
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Nursing arm injury after Week 3 win
Harris was wearing a sling around his right arm/elbow in the Steelers' locker room Monday, Alan Saunders of SteelersNow.com reports.
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Logs 23 touches in Week 3 win
Harris rushed 18 times for 70 yards and caught all five of his targets for 16 yards in Sunday's 20-10 win over the Chargers.
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Starting job in danger?
Harris is one incumbent starter in danger of losing his starting job, Eric Edholm of NFL.com suggests.
ANALYSIS
Edholm cites Jaylen Warren's efficiency edge over Harris last season on a per-touch basis as the foundation of his case, adding that Warren's ability to play all three downs is an especially attractive asset in an offense like Arthur Smith's. Harris did prove capable of handling a lead-back job in each of the first three seasons, but Edholm also points out head coach Mike Tomlin had no qualms about having Warren eat into Harris' touches in 2023.
Edholm cites Jaylen Warren's efficiency edge over Harris last season on a per-touch basis as the foundation of his case, adding that Warren's ability to play all three downs is an especially attractive asset in an offense like Arthur Smith's. Harris did prove capable of handling a lead-back job in each of the first three seasons, but Edholm also points out head coach Mike Tomlin had no qualms about having Warren eat into Harris' touches in 2023.