Top SEC contenders breaking in new-ish quarterbacks
The Southeastern Conference still has its usual array of potential national title contenders, even if the quarterbacks have changedAUGUST 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NAJEE HARRIS #22 - RUNNING BACK - PITTSBURGH STEELERS
749 YDS •
191 ATT •
3 TD
749 YDS
191 ATT
3 TD
Postgame Press Conference (Preseason Week 2): Najee Harris, Pat Freiermuth ' Pittsburgh Steelers
AUGUST 22, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Shines as receiver in win Harris rushed four times for 10 yards and secured two of three targets for 53 yards in the Steeles' 26-20 preseason win over the Lions on Saturday night.
Impact The rookie first-round pick was quiet on the ground for the second straight exhibition. However, he flashed his excellent hands and speed in space with a 46-yard catch-and-run off a crossing pattern shortly after the halfway point of the first quarter, getting the ball down to the Lions' 12-yard line to kick off a drive that would culminate in Pat Freiermuth's second touchdown catch of the night. Harris has been used sparingly overall with an eye on keeping him healthy come Week 1, but by all accounts, he's been as good as advertised in camp and has already demonstrated his elite physical skills on a handful of plays this preseason. Having logged action in the team's first three exhibition contests, it's very possible Harris sits for the preseason finale against the Panthers on Friday.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Steelers QB Roethlisberger shines in preseason debut
Ben Roethlisberger turned in a perfect passer rating of 158.3 and led the Steelers’ first-team offense to a pair of touchdowns as Pittsburgh defeated the Detroit Lions 26-20AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't-Miss Play: Najee Harris storms down sideline for 46-yard gain Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Najee Harris storms down sideline for 46-yard gain.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • NFL.COM
Colin Cowherd predicts which NFL teams will make – and miss – the playoffs
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Training camp takeaways: Najee Harris is the real deal Because of Mike Tomlin’s history of using a running back until the wheels fall off, it might already be a good time to predict Najee Harris...
AUGUST 17, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Talent in, talent out: Young, No. 1 Alabama still favorites
The bad news for Alabama: The Heisman Trophy-winning receiver and his quarterback are gone, along with the Crimson Tide's productive tailbackAUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chasing Tide: Alabama is No. 1 in preseason AP Top 25 again
Alabama is No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 preseason college football poll for fourth time in the past six seasonsAUGUST 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Skinny Post: Coaching a talent like Najee Harris can be a fun challenge ‘Man, did you just see that?’
AUGUST 16, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
Three touches against Philly Harris rushed twice for 10 yards and caught one of two targets for nine yards in Thursday's 24-16 preseason win over the Eagles.
Impact Coach Mike Tomlin said he wouldn't cap Harris' reps in this one, but the rookie first-round pick got only three touches after racking up 25 yards on eight touches last week. Harris has yet to produce a play of double-digit yards, but he should make up for a lack of big plays with volume once the games start to count. The Alabama product will likely see more action in next week's preseason clash with the Lions.
AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Garafolo outlines Najee Harris' expected workload for Thursday vs. Eagles NFL Network's Mike Garafolo outlines Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris' expected workload for the preseason Week 1 matchup again...
AUGUST 12, 2021 • NFL.COM
Ten takeaways from Steelers camp: Melvin Ingram, Najee Harris will be exciting additions Ingram and Harris will help the Steelers significantly, but the passing defense and other pivotal roles remain unsettled.
AUGUST 11, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
To get significant work Thursday Coach Mike Tomlin noted Tuesday that he won't cap Harris' reps during Thursday's preseason contest at Philadelphia, Dale Lolley of DKPittsburghSports.com reports.
Impact Harris saw the field for the Steelers' first three possessions of last Thursday's Hall of Fame Game, earning 18 of a possible 19 snaps. While his final line looks somewhat pedestrian -- seven carries for 22 yards and one catch (on one target) for three yards -- it's a bit more respectable when discounting a rush of minus-four yards on his second-to-last touch (4.3 yards on the other six carries). It remains to be seen what exactly Tomlin means when he says he "has no plans to hold Harris back," but two quarters of work seems like a reasonable expectation.
AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Najee Harris on NFL expectations: It's not pressure, I see it as opportunity Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris joins NFL Network's Maurice Jones-Drew and Scott Hanson.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • NFL.COM
Najee Harris tries to balance himself on his head at Steelers camp NFL Network's Scott Hanson and Maurice Jones-Drew discuss Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris.
AUGUST 8, 2021 • NFL.COM
Steelers rookie Najee Harris continues to get rave reviews The numbers didn’t wow, but the No. 24 overall pick from this year’s draft showed why the Steelers selected him.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • POST-GAZETTE.COM
One takeaway from the Hall of Fame Game: Najee Harris looked pretty solid Steelers first-round rookie has impressive debut vs. Cowboys
AUGUST 6, 2021 • DEADSPIN.COM
David Carr shares his Najee Harris 'highlight of the day' vs. Cowboys NFL Network's David Carr weighs in on Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Najee Harris' preseason debut against the Dallas Cowboys.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • NFL.COM
Makes pro debut Harris rushed seven times for 22 yards and secured his only target for three yards during the Steelers' 16-3 preseason win over the Cowboys in Thursday's Hall of Fame Game.
Impact The rookie first-round pick, who's slated to see action in all four preseason games according to head coach Mike Tomlin, got a solid allotment of work in Thursday's contest, beginning with the Steelers' opening drive. Harris looked impressive while churning out a pair of five- and six-yard gains apiece over the three possessions he participated in, and his remaining unproductive runs appeared to largely be the result of subpar blocking. Pittsburgh unsurprisingly played things fairly close to the vest on offense in its opening exhibition, but there's been plenty of rumblings about Harris potentially being split out wide at times during the regular season in order to capitalize on his above-average receiving skills.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Najee Harris' first preseason carry goes for a first down Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris' first preseason carry goes for a first down.
AUGUST 6, 2021 • NFL.COM
McGinest: We'll see 'vintage' Steelers lead by Najee Harris NFL Network's Willie McGinest and Marc Ross share why Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Najee Harris will impact the Steelers in 2021.
AUGUST 5, 2021 • NFL.COM
Set to see preseason action Coach Mike Tomlin said that he plans to play Harris in all four of the Steelers' preseason games, Gerry Dulac of the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette reports. "He's a rookie," Tomlin said o...
Impact Based on that comment and Tomlin's assertion that the team will focus on pre-game "preparation process" for the No. 24 overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, it remains to be seen how many snaps/carries Harris might see in Thursday night's Hall of Fame Game against Dallas. As a rookie, the Alabama product has an immediate path to fantasy utility during the regular season, but we suspect that even if he does suit up for all of Pittsburgh's exhibition contests, the team will likely manage Harris' exposure to contact.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Najee Harris preparing for his pro debut on Thursday The former Alabama All-American will get his first NFL action in the Hall of Fame Game.
AUGUST 4, 2021 • AL.COM
