Harris enters this season playing for a new contract, and we'll see if that motivation helps him perform at a high level this year. We view Harris as a low-end No. 2 running back in the majority of leagues, and he's worth drafting as early as Round 5. There are several reasons to like Harris this season. He dropped weight this offseason and is around 235 pounds, which is a plus. New offensive coordinator Arthur Smith should help the run game, and Harris remains the best option to carry the ball in Pittsburgh's offense. And the quarterback play for the Steelers should be better with the addition of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields. But Harris also has to contend with Jaylen Warren, who is among the best backup running backs in the NFL. That said, Harris has three seasons in a row with at least 255 carries, 1,034 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. His role in the passing game has decreased each season, which is a negative, but hopefully the Steelers lean heavily on Harris with his contract expiring. He's no longer a Fantasy star, but Harris should be serviceable as a low-end starter in all formats.
A true volume grinder, Harris returns to Pittsburgh for his fourth season as the primary runner on early downs. Harris has totaled at least 255 carries and 1,000 rush yards for three straight seasons. However, Harris dipped to 11.4 fantasy points per game last season (RB26), and his receving totals continue to decline (career-low 29 receptions in 2023). A run-heavy approach from new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith is a bonus here, but with the expanding role for Jaylen Warren in the Steelers' backfield, Harris should be targeted as lower-tier flex only.
Rush Yds | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD |
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965.3 | 7.2 | 25.7 | 168.2 | 1.1 |
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