Najee Harris Draft Position

[CoolBreeze]

Not over a 3 year period. Here is the longest run each season for Najee:

2017 - 35 yards (61 carries)
2018 - 32 yards (117 carries)
2019 - 31 yards (209 carries)

So a total of 387 carries over 3 years and a long of 35 yards. That seems almost impossible to do. I mean, K Robinson busted off a 70 yarder this year and we've routinely seen our backups or RBs who split carries break off long runs. The downside to this is even if the play is blocked perfectly you probably aren't getting a long run with Najee. Whereas, almost all the other top prospects, will produce a long run or TD with a well blocked play. I have no idea if long speed is something he can improve upon by shedding some weight. He looks to be in great shape so not sure if that's a possibility..

Good post but you also have to take into account how he was used during that time. We have been a passing offense the past couple of years. Last year's speed back went pro in the first round. The year before that he was a freshman. I don't know...just think this is a case where the stats lie.

 

[TIDE-HSV]

And to add there are not many "long runs" allowed in the NFL.

Unless you're named Derrick Henry...

 

[rgw]

Unless you're named Derrick Henry...

Reckon that is how he ended up with the most yards? Haha

 

[TIDE-HSV]

I think its vision with Najee and the long runs, not necessarily speed. Although I realize he's not Henry Ruggs when it comes to speed. I think that's one of the things that scouting report had right on him - he seeks out contact and often gets tunnel vision and misses cut backs that would yield longer runs. He also tends to overvalue his array of moves and wastes time and energy with a spin or something like that.

I think this is something he can definitely improve on next year and potentially see his pro value skyrocket.

After watching the progress he's made the latter part of last year and from the beginning of this season, I just can't agree with those saying that he has nothing to gain from another year in school...

 

[Ole Man Dan]

Wonder if Jerome Ford entering the portal has to do with anything germane to this specific topic?

I think Ford was far enough down the list that his expectation of many Alabama carries is near zero.

 

[bamacon]

Unless you're named Derrick Henry...

And not many Rbs hit 20mph routinely and then run over you like an Abrams.

 

[Rolltide51]

And not many Rbs hit 20mph routinely and then run over you like an Abrams.

I remember Abrams... that guy would truck you and not look back.

 

[TideEngineer08]

I remember Abrams... that guy would truck you and not look back.

Incidentally he also had a cannon for an arm

 

[Bamabuzzard]

Unless you're named Derrick Henry...

Anyone making Derrick Henry as the baseline or the standard for a successful running back is like making Tua the standard for a successful QB here at Alabama. It's simply unfair. Derrick Henry is a freak of nature and I'm not sure when college or the NFL will see another one like him. Unreal what he can do for his size.

 

[colbysullivan]

Incidentally he also had a cannon for an arm

Built like a tank too

 

[davefrat]

i am actually surprised that Henry's game has translated to the NFL...i was concerned he wouldn't be able to do in the pros what he did in college but he can.

and great googly moogly is he humongous...in the huddle he's one of the biggest dudes in there.

he's definitely a freak of nature type athlete.

 

[Con]

i am actually surprised that Henry's game has translated to the NFL...i was concerned he wouldn't be able to do in the pros what he did in college but he can.

and great googly moogly is he humongous...in the huddle he's one of the biggest dudes in there.

he's definitely a freak of nature type athlete.

Could you imagine hitting Derrick Henry when the temperature was in the 20's or lower? That would hurt.

 

[davefrat]

Could you imagine hitting Derrick Henry when the temperature was in the 20's or lower? That would hurt.

it would be like getting run over by a Moose in the snow.

 

[CajunCrimson]

it would be like getting run over by Reuben Foster in BDS.

FIFY -- it's Officially CC's "Hate LSU" week!

 

[bamacon]

Built like a tank too

And routinely rolls over the competition

 

[Bama Czar]

Draft Hunt: Alabama RB Najee Harris

Najee Harris has become a popular name in Raiders mock drafts, so let’s take a look at his NFL projection

www.silverandblackpride.com

Interesting overview -- if this is a typical NFL view of Najee -- I can see why he's not seen as having 1st/2nd round value...

If this report is a true reflection on how the NFL scouts view Najee, then I would expect him back..... & he better have an outstanding attitude about it and working hard (especially when he believes that he will not be the primary option on a given play). The scouts will be watching those _off ball" efforts for certain. In summary, this reporting tells me that the NFL believes that he has considerable talent when he wants to use it. IMO, that is about the worst thing someone can say about you.

 

[B1GTide]

Still no official word from Najee?

 

[Saban4Ever]

Still no official word from Najee?

I think he is supposed to announce today, but not sure when.

 

[sanjosecrimson]

Still no official word from Najee?

reports saying either this morning or before the weekend is up. word is he is coming back!

 

[Jack Bourbon]

He will be a stud next year. I think Harris and Sanders could be another elite RB tandem.