Najee Harris Still A Workhorse Back For Steelers?
1 year agoSince his 2021 rookie season, Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris leads the NFL with 579 carries and 694 touches. The numbers, and offensive coordinator Matt Canada's propensity to give the ball to Harris, suggest the 25-year-old will continue to be a workhorse for Pittsburgh in 2023. He has seen 40.8% of the team's touches the last two years -- the highest percentage in the league. Harris' 2,234 yards are the most rushing yards in a player's first two seasons in Steelers history. However, he's averaged only 3.9 yards per carry, which is the fewest in the NFL among 36 players with 250-plus carries. Harris has also forced 160 missed tackles -- second-most in the league. Defenses caught on last year and smothered Harris, so the rest of Pittsburgh's offense needs to step up to take some pressure off their RB. Better health will also be key in 2023. Harris is currently on the RB1/2 borderline in fantasy.
Source: NFL.com - Grant Gordon
Source: NFL.com - Grant Gordon