PITTSBURGH (93.7 The Fan) – This is one in a series of potential Steelers first round picks based on national and local experts.
Najee Harris (6’2”, 230 pounds, Sr., Alabama)
BIO-Alabama’s all-time leader for total touchdowns with 57, rushing with 46 (passing the mark of Mark Ingram and Derrick Henry. Is the all-time leading rusher in Bama history (3,843 yards). He averaged 6.0 yards per carry. Won the Doak Walker Award presented to the nation’s top running back. Scored 30 touchdowns in his final season while finishing third with 1,466 rushing yards. He did than despite having 23 or fewer carries in all but two games. Harris also had 40 carries total in the fourth quarter in 2020 due to the number of blowout victories. Ranked the nation’s number one overall prospect coming out of high school by three different scouting services.
Pro Football Network Tony Pauline’s take
“Najee Harris is outstanding value. I’ve said about Najee Harris all along. He’s a first round talent that plays a day 2 position. He is the complete package. He’s a big guy who can grind it out on the inside. He’s got enough quickness to get around the corner. He’s a terrific pass catcher. He does a good job blocking.”
MOCK PROJECTIONS
-CBS Sports Ryan Wilson—21st to Miami (projected trade with Indy)
-CBS Sports Chris Trapasso—not in first round
-CBS Sports Josh Edwards—not in first round
-CBS Sports Pete Prisco—not in first round
-Sporting News—23rd to Jets
-Pro Football Network—16th to Arizona
-NFL Network Charley Casserly—8th to Atlanta
-NFL Network Chad Reuter—23rd to Jets