Najee Jerome Harris is a professional American football running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, as of the 2024 NFL season. The Steelers selected him as the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. According to Spotrac, the Steelers declined a $6.79 million option for 2025 on his rookie contract, making him a free agent after the 2024 NFL season. As of Week 6 in the 2024 NFL season, Harris has recorded 3,645 rushing yards and 23 rushing touchdowns. In addition to his ground game, he has made 158 receptions for 1,001 receiving yards and 6 receiving touchdowns. As a rookie in 2021, Harris earned Pro Bowl honors and was named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team.
During his career at the University of Alabama from 2017 to 2020, Harris accumulated 3,843 rushing yards and scored 46 touchdowns, according to Sports Reference. He also recorded 80 receptions for 781 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. Harris won two CFP national championships in 2017 and 2020. In 2020, he earned the Doak Walker Award and received unanimous All-American and First-team All-SEC honors. Before committing to Alabama, Harris played high school football at Antioch High School in Antioch, California, and graduated as a five-star recruit.
Najee Harris Injury History
According to Draftsharks, Harris had a foot injury in November 2021, followed by an elbow sprain in January 2022. In August 2022, he suffered a Lisfranc sprain in his foot, and experienced an abdominal muscle sprain in November 2022. Harris sustained an A/C joint sprain in his shoulder in September 2024.
Harris also sustained many injuries during his four-year collegiate career at Alabama. In August 2018, he had a foot injury, followed by an ankle sprain in November 2018. In October 2019, Harris suffered another ankle sprain.
Major Injuries Najee Harris Sustained in the NFL
Foot Injury (2021)
Harris was restricted in practice on November 11, 2021, because of a foot injury before the Week 10 game of the 2021 NFL season.
Arm Elbow Sprain (2021)
On January 9, 2022, Harris injured his elbow during the regular-season finale of the 2021 NFL season against the Baltimore Ravens.
Pedal Lisfranc Sprain (2022)
On August 1 2022, Harris sustained a Lisfranc foot sprain during training camp but did not miss any games.
Abdominal Muscle Sprain (2022)
On November 28, 2022, Najee Harris suffered an abdomen muscle sprain/pull in Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season but made a return for Week 13.
Shoulder Sprain (2024)
On September 22, 2024, Najee Harris suffered a shoulder A/C joint sprain. Despite the injury, he played through it. According to the Steelers' official injury report, Harris was listed as "rest" for Week 4 and Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season due to non-injury reasons, as of October 2024.
Major Injuries Najee Harris Sustained before the NFL
Pedal Foot (2018)
On August 11, 2018, Harris suffered a foot injury during the Crimson Tide's camp practice, causing him to miss a few weeks. However, he did not miss any games.
Ankle Sprain (2018)
On November 3, 2018, Harris suffered an ankle sprain during Alabama's win over LSU. However, he was available to play in the next game.
Ankle Sprain (2019)
On October 26, 2019, Najee Harris twisted his ankle during the third quarter of Alabama's game against Arkansas.
FAQs on Najee Harris
A. Najee Harris was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 24th overall pick in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft.
A. Najee Harris stands 6 feet 1 inch tall.
A. Najee Harris wears jersey number 22, representing the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL.
A. Najee Harris is 26 years old, as of November 2024. He was born on 9th March, 1998, in Martinez, California.
