He is one of ten draft-eligible juniors with a big decision to make.
This was a huge season for Alabama running back, Najee Harris, as he earned his first career 1,000-yard campaign (1,088) with 11 touchdowns on 185 carries.
A native of California, the former five-star in the 2017 signing class also showcased his versatility at receiver – grabbing seven touchdown passes in 12 games.
His surge started in week four at Bryant-Denny Stadium versus Southern Mississippi and national media witnessed him grow stronger with each week.
According to a graphic from Pro Football Focus, Harris had the best first down/touchdown ratio of any back in college football.
On a minimum of 125 attempts, he carried a mark of 40 percent.
These RBs made the most of their opportunities in 2019 pic.twitter.com/tvMIskHldU
— PFF College (@PFF_College) December 12, 2019
This was higher than Travis Etienne (37%) of Clemson.
He made the most of his opportunities on first down; however, a chance to score was always on Harris’ mind whenever he touched the ball. The 6-foot-2, 230-pounder turned in five 100-yard games, with four coming against Southeastern Conference schools.
He had dominating performances versus LSU (146) and Auburn (146), and nearly helped the Tide to victory in both matchups.
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Harris will face Michigan in the Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 2020 in Orlando, Fla.
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Stephen M. Smith is the managing editor and senior writer for Touchdown Alabama Magazine. You can “like” him on Facebook or “follow” him on Twitter, via @CoachingMSmith.
