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Najee Harris

Najee Harris is an American professional football running back.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Najee Harris is an American professional football running back. He played college football for Alabama and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft. As of the latest available sources, he has also played for the Los Angeles Chargers.

Early life and college career

Najee Harris was born in Antioch, California, and went on to play college football at Alabama. He became one of the most prominent running backs in the Crimson Tide program.

Professional career

Harris entered the NFL as a first-round pick of the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2021 draft. Later sources list him as a player for the Los Angeles Chargers, who agreed to terms with him in March 2025.

Playing style and position

Harris is a running back, a position that combines rushing, pass-catching, and pass protection responsibilities. Player profiles list him at 6 ft 1 in and 242 pounds.

Career statistics and status

Career and news pages from major sports outlets track Harris's NFL statistics and roster status. Recent sources show he was with the Chargers and later placed on injured reserve after an Achilles injury.

Key facts

  • He played college football at Alabama.
  • He was drafted 24th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021.
  • He has been a member of the Los Angeles Chargers since 2025.
  • He is listed at 6 ft 1 in and 242 lbs.
  • He was born in Antioch, California.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Najee Harris?
Najee Harris is an American professional football running back who played at Alabama and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2021.
What team does Najee Harris play for?
Latest available sources list him with the Los Angeles Chargers, though his recent status has included injured reserve and free-agent coverage.
When was Najee Harris born?
He was born on March 9, 1998.
Where did Najee Harris play college football?
He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide.
What draft pick was Najee Harris?
He was selected in the first round, 24th overall, in the 2021 NFL Draft.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Najee_Harris
    Supports: Full name, birth date, college team, draft information, and professional teams.
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio?id=4241457
    Supports: Birth date, height, weight, college, draft position, position, and team listing.
  3. NFL.com — https://www.nfl.com/players/najee-harris/
    Supports: Roster/status updates and player profile information.
  4. Pro Football Reference — https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/H/HarrNa00.htm
    Supports: Career totals and game participation statistics.
  5. Los Angeles Chargers — https://www.chargers.com/news/najee-harris-free-agency-5-things
    Supports: Chargers signing and team context.