Najee Harris
#1 RB,
Steelers
ACTUAL 2022
223 FPTS
RANK: 14
2023 SEASON
224 FPTS
RANK: 13
AGE
25 yrs
HEIGHT/WEIGHT
6'1'' / 232 lbs
COLLEGE
Alabama
| SEASON | GP | FPTS | RANK | RUATT | RUYD | RUTD | RUAVE | RECPT | REYD | RETD |
| 2023 | 16 | 224 | 13th | 261 | 1063 | 7 | 4.1 | 41 | 282 | 1 |
| 2022 | 17 | 223 | 14th | 272 | 1,034 | 7 | 3.8 | 41 | 229 | 3 |
| 3yr Ave | 17 | 301 | 2th | 307 | 1200 | 7 | 3.91 | 74 | 467 | 3 |
Picks up 58 yards in playoff loss
Published: 2025-01-11
Harris rushed the ball six times for 17 yards in Saturday's 28-14 loss to the Ravens. He added three receptions on three targets for 41 yards.
Harris led the Pittsburgh backfield in every statistic, though it's difficult to have many takeaways from this game as the Steelers were down multiple scores for over half of the game. In part due to game script, he was unable to get going on the ground, but he showed some ability as a pass catcher -- highlighted by a 21-yard catch and run late in the third quarter. Harris is now set to enter free agency for the first time in his career, and his market will be intriguing to watch. He has lacked explosive playmaking ability for most of his career, though he's topped 250 carries in each of his four pro seasons and has proven the ability to lead a backfield.
Weekly Stats 2022
Stats not availablePerformance Splits: 2020 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Rushing Averages | Receiving Averages | ||||||||||||||||
| LOCATION | STADIUM | GP | GS | GM | TOUCH | RANK | YD | TD | AVE | YAC% | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | REC | YD | TD | ||
| Home | Outdoor | 17 | 17 | 17.2 | 0.77 | 8th | 73 | 0.4 | 3.9 | 54% | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 27 | 0.2 | ||
| Away | Outdoor | 14 | 14 | 13.2 | 0.71 | 17th | 55 | 0.4 | 3.6 | 44% | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 3.3 | 16 | 0.1 | ||
| Away | Dome | 1 | 1 | 25.4 | 1.10 | 5th | 94 | 1.0 | 4.7 | 61% | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 10 | 1.0 | ||
| Away | Retractable Dome | 2 | 2 | 10.6 | 0.73 | 42nd | 61 | 0.5 | 4.5 | 55% | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 5 | 0.0 | ||
Career Stats by Season: 2021 to 2022
| Fantasy Points | Rushing Stats | Receiving Stats | ||||||||||||||||||
| SEASON | AGE | TEAM | GP | GS | TOTAL | RANK | ATT | YD | TD | AVE | YAC% | 10+ | 20+ | 50+ | SHARE | REC | YD | TD | ||
| 2021 | 23 | PIT | 17 | 17 | 301 | 3rd | 307 | 1,200 | 7 | 3.9 | 56% | 28 | 6 | 0 | 75% | 74 | 467 | 3 | ||
| 2022 | 24 | PIT | 17 | 17 | 223 | 14th | 272 | 1,034 | 7 | 3.8 | 44% | 20 | 1 | 0 | 54% | 41 | 229 | 3 | ||
Totals 16 touches in loss
Published: 2025-01-04
Harris rushed the ball 12 times for 36 yards and a touchdown in Saturday's 19-17 loss to the Bengals. He added four catches on five targets for 20 yards.
Harris has seen his role diminish in recent weeks, though he operated as Pittsburgh's clear lead back Saturday. His stat line wasn't particularly strong, though he did manage long runs of 11 and 10 yards on a drive early in the second quarter, which he later capped with a one-yard touchdown. Harris was forced to the sideline for part of the fourth quarter while being checked for a concussion, but he was able to return and should be ready to suit up for a postseason matchup against either the Ravens or Texans. He concludes the regular season with 1,043 rushing yards, his highest yardage total on the ground since 2021.
Returns Saturday night
Published: 2025-01-04
Harris (head) returned to Saturday night's game against the Bengals, Amanda Godsey of the Johnstown Tribune-Democrat reports.
Harris briefly left to be checked for a concussion, first going to the blue medical tent before then going to the locker room. Harris apparently was able to pass all the tests, gaining clearance to return late in the fourth quarter.
Being evaluated for concussion
Published: 2025-01-04
Harris exited Saturday night's game against the Bengals with a head injury and is being evaluated for a concussion, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Harris exited midway through the fourth quarter and went to the blue medical tent on the sideline to be checked for a concussion. He later had his helmet removed and was taken to the locker room for further evaluation. Prior to leaving, Harris rushed 12 times for 36 yards and one touchdown. He added three catches for 22 yards on four targets. Jaylen Warren has taken over lead-back duties with Harris in the locker room.
Leading rusher in Christmas loss
Published: 2024-12-25
Harris carried the ball 13 times for 74 yards in Wednesday's 29-10 loss to Kansas City. He caught two of four targets for seven yards.
Jaylen Warren led the Pittsburgh backfield with 112 scrimmage yards and also had a first-quarter TD run wiped out by a holding penalty, but it was Harris who led the team in rushing. It was Harris' best performance on the ground since Week 13 against the Bengals, and it put him over 1,000 rushing yards on the season -- the fourth straight campaign he's reached that milestone. Harris will look to finish the regular season in style in a Week 18 rematch with Cincinnati.
Role decreases against Ravens
Published: 2024-12-21
Harris rushed the ball nine times for 42 yards in Sunday's 34-17 loss to the Ravens. He did not record a catch on one target.
Harris took a surprising secondary role to Jaylen Warren in the contest, as he had nine touches compared to Warren's 17. It's unclear whether that was due to his recent ineffectiveness -- he's averaged only 3.2 yards per carry since Week 10 -- or because of a miscue in Pittsburgh's Week 15 loss to the Eagles. Regardless of the explanation, Harris has 16 total touches in his last two games, making it difficult to trust his role in a Week 17 showdown with the Chiefs.
Miserable showing against Eagles
Published: 2024-12-15
Harris rushed the ball six times for 14 yards in Sunday's 27-13 loss to the Eagles. He added one reception on one target for seven yards.
There was limited volume for all skill-position players in the Pittsburgh offense, as the team ran only 41 total offensive plays. Even taking that into account, Harris had a miserable showing as he averaged just 2.3 yards per attempt while also losing a pitch late in the third quarter with the Steelers threatening to score. While Russell Wilson was technically charged with the fumble, Harris did not get a touch for the rest of the game. It's unlikely that usage carries over into a pivotal Week 16 matchup against Baltimore, though Harris has topped 65 rushing yards only once in his last six contests making him an unreliable fantasy option even with a regular amount of touches.
Touchdown saves day
Published: 2024-12-08
Harris rushed the ball 16 times for 53 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-14 win over the Browns.
The Steelers had a mediocre day offensively, with nearly all of their skill-position players posting modest stat lines. Harris was no exception, as he managed only 3.3 yards per carry despite tallying a 20-yard gain for the second consecutive game. Even with the inefficiency, Harris still managed a decent fantasy performance thanks to a one-yard touchdown early in the second quarter. Since Russell Wilson has taken over under center, Harris has four trips to the end zone in seven contests, though he's failed to reach 80 yards on the ground in five straight matchups.
Totals 129 yards from scrimmage
Published: 2024-12-01
Harris rushed the ball 16 times for 75 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 44-38 win over the Bengals. He added six receptions on six targets for 54 yards.
Harris was effective as both a rusher and receiver, and his day began with the latter as he accounted for 45 receiving yards in Pittsburgh's first two offensive possessions. He then got things going on the ground, highlighted by a 10-yard trip to the end zone midway through the second quarter and a long 20-yard gain late in the third quarter to help set up a score. Harris had struggled with efficiency heading into Sunday's game and topped 100 yards from scrimmage for the first time since Week 8.