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United States Najee Harris has had a distinguished career as a professional football running back, transitioning from a highly touted college athlete to a key offensive player in the National Football League.
University of Alabama running back and top 2021 NFL Draft prospect Najee Harris has signed with Wasserman for his on-field representation.
University of Alabama running back and top 2021 NFL Draft prospect Najee Harris has signed with Beast Mode Marketing for his marketing representation. He had previously signed with Beast Mode Marketing in January 2019.
Najee Harris' organization Da Bigger Picture is providing kids' tools for better education, addressing homelessness, and more. Harris founded the nonprofit organization in 2021 with assistance from California governor Gavin Newsom, which provides assistance to families impacted by homelessness and hunger.
Born on March 9, 1998, in Martinez, California, Najee Harris navigated a challenging early life, including periods in a homeless shelter in middle school before his family settled in Antioch, California. He distinguished himself early as a high school football player at Antioch High School, where he showcased exceptional talent. As a sophomore in 2014, he rushed for 2,263 yards and 23 touchdowns. His junior year saw him gain 2,744 rushing yards and 36 touchdowns, followed by 2,776 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns in his senior year. These performances earned him recognition as a top recruit for college football programs across the nation.
Harris attended the University of Alabama, playing for the Crimson Tide from 2017 to 2020. During his freshman year in 2017, he contributed to Alabama’s national championship victory, securing 370 rushing yards and three touchdowns over 14 games. His collegiate career progressed with increasing impact: in 2018, he recorded 783 yards and four touchdowns, and in 2019, he became the starting running back, accumulating 1,224 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns, along with 304 receiving yards and seven receiving touchdowns. His senior season in 2020 was a career highlight, where he gained 1,466 rushing yards and 26 touchdowns, plus 425 receiving yards and four touchdowns, leading Alabama to another national championship. He concluded his college career as Alabama’s all-time leader in rushing yards, total scrimmage yards, and touchdowns, earning unanimous All-American honors and the Doak Walker Award.
His professional journey began in the 2021 NFL Draft, where he was selected 24th overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers. In his rookie season, Harris quickly established himself with 1,200 rushing yards, seven rushing touchdowns, 467 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns, earning a Pro Bowl selection and being named to the PFWA All-Rookie Team. He continued to achieve 1,000-yard rushing seasons with the Steelers in 2022 (1,038 yards, seven touchdowns) and 2023 (1,035 yards, eight touchdowns), making him the only running back in franchise history to achieve this milestone in his first three seasons. In 2024, he again surpassed 1,000 rushing yards with 1,043 yards and six touchdowns. In March 2025, Harris signed with the Los Angeles Chargers for a one-year deal worth up to $9.5 million. His 2025 season with the Chargers was cut short due to an Achilles tendon tear in Week 3.
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