NFI-A
Injury Eye
Est. Return 7/31/2025
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
263
YDS
1043
TD
6
YDS
283
TD
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2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Harris' career in Pittsburgh didn't turn out as envisioned when they selected him in the first round out of Alabama in 2021, because the big-play ability he showed in college never materialized in the NFL. Harris is a smart player who likely will win approval in any locker room, including his new one with the Chargers, but he can't offer much more than volume as a ballcarrier, more or less taking what the defense gives him. Despite his big build, Harris doesn't actually run with much power – he can set anchor and hold ground, but running over or around defenders is a rather rare occurrence. Signed to a one-year, fully guaranteed $5.25 million contract, Harris' ability to eat innings has an obvious enough use for a Chargers offense that endeavors to be among the most run-heavy in the league. The selection of first-round pick Omarion Hampton might have preempted Harris' main appeal for fantasy, however. The 221-pound rookie is built for big-time volume in his own right, and unlike with Harris, there's a big-play threat when Hampton and his 4.46 speed are on the field. We might see Hampton's usage trend toward high-leverage situations while Harris' usage trends toward low-leverage ones. Read Past Outlooks
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Officially placed on NFI list
Harris (eye) was placed on the active/non-football injury list by the Chargers on Thursday.
ANALYSIS
Per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com, Harris, who sustained an eye injury as the result of a fireworks mishap on the Fourth of July, isn't expected to remain on the list long, according to Chargers GM Joe Hortiz. Once the running back is ready to return to the field, he'll be able to resume practicing, but until then 2025 first-rounder Omarion Hampton figures to see added first-team reps, with Hassan Haskins, Kimani Vidal, Jaret Patterson and Raheim Sanders also currently in the team's backfield mix.
Per Kris Rhim of ESPN.com, Harris, who sustained an eye injury as the result of a fireworks mishap on the Fourth of July, isn't expected to remain on the list long, according to Chargers GM Joe Hortiz. Once the running back is ready to return to the field, he'll be able to resume practicing, but until then 2025 first-rounder Omarion Hampton figures to see added first-team reps, with Hassan Haskins, Kimani Vidal, Jaret Patterson and Raheim Sanders also currently in the team's backfield mix.
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How do Najee Harris' 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank.
The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
20.9%Positive Run %
81.0%% Yds After Contact
69.8%Avg Yds After Contact
2.8Rushing TD %
2.3%Touches Per Game
17.6% Snaps w/Touch
54.4%Air Yards Per Game
-3.5Air Yards Per Snap
-0.11% Team Air Yards
-1.7%% Team Targets
10.4%Avg Depth of Target
-1.3 YdsCatch Rate
75.0%Drop Rate
12.5%Avg Yds After Catch
9.3% Targeted On Route
21.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Measurables Review
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How do Najee Harris' measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
6' 1"Weight
242 lbsHand Length
10.25 inArm Length
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Harris will probably never be one of the league's more explosive runners, but he's a steadying presence and capable of taking 20-plus carries whenever the Steelers need him to. His ability to soak up so many grinding carries between the tackles is a real asset to the Steelers offense, which uses Harris like a series of jabs meant to set up a bigger strike once the defense goes to block the jab. Useful as he might be for assembling the structure of the offense, Harris' fantasy prospects are pointed downward relative to his 2021 rookie year, when the first-round pick claimed 307 carries and 94 targets. The emergence of Jaylen Warren as the team's preferred passing-down and general in-space back has badly drained Harris' target share in the Pittsburgh offense, and Warren's monopoly on draw-type carries makes it difficult for Harris to juice his rushing average against light defensive fronts. Harris saw only 255 carries and 37 targets in 2023, and that theme of limitation will exist as long as Warren is present even with the Steelers hiring run-first offensive coordinator Arthur Smith this offseason.
More Fantasy News
Bound for active/NFI list
GM Joe Hortiz said Wednesday that Harris likely will begin training camp on the active/non-football injury list as doctors continue to monitor the eye injury that he suffered during a fireworks incident at a Fourth of July event, Kris Rhim of ESPN.com reports.
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Should practice soon
Harris (eye) isn't expected to miss much time at the start of training camp, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
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Sustains superficial eye injury
A statement from Harris' agent Doug Hendrickson on Thursday noted that the running back sustained a superficial eye injury stemming from what was described as a "fireworks mishap" during a Fourth of July event, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Facing competition from Hampton
Harris has new backfield competition after the Chargers drafted Omarion Hampton at No. 22 overall Thursday night.
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Finds new home with Chargers
The Chargers are slated to sign Harris to a one-year contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
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Likely to start camp on NFI list
Harris, who suffered an eye injury during a July 4 fireworks incident, is likely to begin training camp on the non-football injury list, NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz confirmed the news to reporters Wednesday. Harris is still receiving treatment for an injury that was previously described as "superficial," but Hortiz confirmed the offseason addition was still expected to report to training camp on time Wednesday afternoon.
Chargers general manager Joe Hortiz confirmed the news to reporters Wednesday. Harris is still receiving treatment for an injury that was previously described as "superficial," but Hortiz confirmed the offseason addition was still expected to report to training camp on time Wednesday afternoon.