There are a few positions at which some organizations simply have a rich history. The Pittsburgh Steelers certainly have their fair share. They have multiple wide receivers in the Hall of Fame, for example. They have multiple centers, as well, and cornerbacks, and safeties. Linebackers. Defensive linemen.
And running backs. Boy do the Steelers and their fans love their running backs. And once a select group gets over the fact that they used a first-round pick on him, Najee Harris is going to be one of the most popular people in Pittsburgh for the next while. It doesn’t hurt that he knows his history, rattling off the names during his introductory conference call on Thursday night.