In this era, there’s always pushback for teams who draft running backs in the first round. The idea they’re fungible, the notion they’re not long-term pieces, and similar production can be found with later round options. To some extent, the Pittsburgh Steelers feel that, spending a first round pick on RB Najee Harris but also finding a talented UDFA gem in Jaylen Warren, where the two are expected to split time.
Entering his third year, Harris has had his ups and downs. But Mike Tomlin shows no regrets about making the pick, telling Steelers.com’s Bob Labriola Harris has lived up to expectations.