Ben Rothlisberger’s retirement has Najee Harris as the offensive centerpiece for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He dominated as a first-round pick in his rookie season, totaling 1,200 yards rushing, 467 yards receiving, and 10 touchdowns through 17 games in 2021. Harris posted three 100+ yard rushing performances and a 100-yard receiving outcome versus the Cincinnati Bengals. He finished second in the National Football League for rushing attempts (307) and fourth for yards.
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Mark Kaboly, a Senior Steelers Writer for The Athletic, reported that Harris is now 244 pounds. The California native carried a playing weight of 230 pounds in college. He is set to inflict pain on NFL defenders and keep his smooth moves in space too.
Harris is known for his impressive hurdling abilities and breakaway speed. He became an all-purpose running back for the University of Alabama in 2019 and 2020.
Najee Harris weighs 244. Look out NFL
— Mark Kaboly (@MarkKaboly) May 31, 2022
Dov Kleiman, an independent NFL reporter, said Harris was 6’1″ and 232 pounds as a rookie for the Steelers.
Harris quickly responded to the report, saying he weighed 240 pounds in 2021.
Bra I weighed 240 last year. Reporters really don’t be knowing nothing just be tweeting shit
— Najee Harris (@ohthatsNajee22) May 31, 2022
Harris was a two-time 1,000+ yard rusher for the Crimson Tide. He won several awards in 2020, including Doak Walker, Unanimous All-American, first-team All-SEC, and SEC Championship Game MVP. Harris won two College Football Playoff National Championships in 2017 and 2020. He made the Pro Bowl and earned a spot on Pro Football Writers Association’s All-Rookie Team last season. Fans of the Steelers and Crimson Tide are looking forward to the growth of Harris in year two.
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