How Najee Harris built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Najee Harris is a professional American football running back currently playing for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. Before joining the NFL, Harris played college football at the University of Alabama. His performance in college led to him being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft, starting his professional career. He signed with the Chargers in 2024.
In 2014, during his sophomore year at Antioch High School, Najee Harris rushed for 2,263 yards and scored 23 touchdowns.
In April 2015, Najee Harris verbally committed to the University of Alabama.
In January 2017, Najee Harris officially committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide after being persuaded by Tua Tagovailoa.
In 2017, Najee Harris began playing football for the University of Alabama.
In 2017, Najee Harris was considered the #1 recruit in the class by Scout and Rivals, and ranked highly by 247Sports and ESPN, receiving offers from top football programs.
In January 2019, Najee Harris signed with Beast Mode Marketing, the marketing agency of former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch.
In 2019, Najee Harris had a successful season at Alabama with 1,224 rushing yards and 13 rushing touchdowns, along with 304 receiving yards and 7 receiving touchdowns.
In 2020, Najee Harris concluded his college football career at the University of Alabama.
In 2020, Najee Harris was the starting running back for the Alabama Crimson Tide, beginning the season on September 26 due to COVID-19 restrictions. In the opener against Missouri, Harris had 17 attempts for 98 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a 38-19 victory.
On May 25, 2021, Najee Harris signed a four-year, $13.1 million rookie contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, including a $6.9 million signing bonus.
In 2021, Najee Harris founded the Da' Bigger Picture Foundation, with assistance from California governor Gavin Newsom, to help families impacted by homelessness and hunger.
In 2021, Najee Harris was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the NFL draft.
In 2021, on the day of the NFL draft, Najee Harris hosted a party for the kids at the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program homeless shelter and watched the draft with family and friends at a restaurant owned by Marshawn Lynch.
In 2022, Najee Harris finished the season with 1,038 rushing yards, making him the first Steelers player to rush for 1,000 yards in his first two seasons.
In the 2023 regular season, Harris had 26 carries for 112 yards and a touchdown in a 17–10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.
In the 2023 season, Najee Harris rushed for 1,035 yards, making him the only running back in franchise history to start their career with three-straight 1,000-yard seasons.
On May 2, 2024, the Steelers declined the fifth-year option on Najee Harris' contract, making him a free agent after the 2024 season.
On March 12, 2025, Najee Harris signed with the Los Angeles Chargers on a one-year, $9.5 million contract.
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