The game has evolved since the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted a running back in the first round last, before taking Najee Harris in 2021. It was in 2008 that they selected Rashard Mendenhall, who frankly never had the offensive line to run behind to fully make use of his talents.
Harris’ offensive line was no better, but he still managed to make the most of it, rushing for 1200 yards and adding 467 receiving yards on top of that, with 10 total scores. He didn’t make the Pro Bowl or anything like that, but expectations are high for him moving forward.