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Damien Harris: ‘I want to be like James White when I grow up’

Damien Harris’s 2020 season has been impressive. The second-year running back has rushed for a team-high 561 yards on 110 attempts in just eight games, punching in two touchdowns along the way.

Despite proving himself to be the team’s top running back this season, Harris is still aspiring to get better. One of his inspirations is not just a teammate, but also someone who he shares time with in the Patriots’ backfield.

When speaking to reporters Thursday, Harris shared how much he’s learned from James White — and not just from a playing aspect.

“I can’t even put into words how much you can learn from a guy like James White,” Harris said.