Najee Harris is an American football running back currently playing for the Los Angeles Chargers in the NFL. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft after a successful college football career at the University of Alabama. Known for his versatility as a runner and receiver, Harris is a key offensive player in the NFL. He signed with the Chargers in the 2024 season.
In Week 5 of the 2021 season against the Denver Broncos, Najee Harris recorded his first game rushing over 100 yards. He became the first Steelers' rookie since Franco Harris in 1972 to score a rushing touchdown and record 100 yards rushing on his first five games.
In Week 3 of the 2021 season against the Cincinnati Bengals, Najee Harris tied the NFL record for most catches in a game for a rookie running back, and had the second-highest amount of targets for a running back since 1992 (when the data was first tracked).
On March 9, 1998, Najee Mzee Harris was born. He is now an American professional football running back.
In 2009, Najee Harris was one of the most hyped running back recruits since Bryce Brown.
In 2014, Najee Harris was one of the most hyped running back recruits since Leonard Fournette.
In 2014, during his sophomore year at Antioch High School, Najee Harris rushed for 2,263 yards and scored 23 touchdowns.
In 2015, Najee Harris committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide, choosing them over other top football programs.
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.
In January 2019, Najee Harris signed with Beast Mode Marketing, the marketing agency of former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch.
In 2019, Najee Harris became the starting running back for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
In 2020, Najee Harris announced that he would return to Alabama for his senior year.
In 2020, Najee Harris concluded his football career at the University of Alabama.
In 2020, Najee Harris graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in Consumer Services.
In 2020, Najee Harris was the starting running back for Alabama during the COVID-19 shortened season. He finished his career as the all-time leader in rushing yards (3,843), total scrimmage yards (4,624) and touchdowns (57) for the Crimson Tide. He was a unanimous All-American and won the Doak Walker Award.
On May 25, 2021, Najee Harris signed his rookie contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers, worth $13.1 million including a $6.9 million signing bonus over four years.
In 2021, Najee Harris founded the nonprofit organization Da' Bigger Picture Foundation, which provides assistance to 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 served at Greater Richmond Interfaith Program, the homeless shelter he spent his childhood at, declining the invitation to the event in Cleveland, Ohio.
In 2022, Najee Harris had a slow start. However, after the team's bye week, he improved his performance and had a standout game against the Baltimore Ravens.
Najee Harris finished the 2022 season with over 1,000 rushing yards, making him the first Steelers player to rush for 1,000 yards in their first two seasons.
In the 2023 season, Najee Harris rushed for 1,035 yards, marking his third-straight 1,000-yard season, making him the only running back in franchise history to achieve this.
Najee Harris had 26 carries for 112 yards and a touchdown in a 17–10 victory over the Baltimore Ravens at the end of the 2023 season.
On January 15, 2024, Najee Harris made his second post-season appearance in the AFC Wild Card Round against the Buffalo Bills. The Steelers lost the game 31–17.
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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