Name Najee Harris Weight 225 lb (102 kg) Parents Tianna Hicks Position Running back | Occupation American football running back Place of birth Martinez, California Height 1.88 m High school Antioch High School | |
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College University of Alabama (2017–present) Date of birth (1998-03-09) March 9, 1998 (age 19) Similar Jim Harbaugh, Jabrill Peppers, Kareem Walker, Nick Saban, Tarik Black | ||
Najee Harris (born March 9, 1998) is an American football running back. He attended Antioch High School in Antioch, California. ESPN ranks him the No. 3 overall prospect of the class of 2017, Rivals and 247sports have him as the number 1 overall.
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High school career
Harris played his whole high school career at Antioch High School. As a sophomore in 2014, Harris rushed for 2,263 yards with 23 touchdowns. As a junior he had 2,744 rushing yards and 36 touchdowns. As a senior he had 2,776 rushing yards and 34 touchdowns.
Recruiting
Harris was considered the #1 recruit in the class of 2017, by Scout, Rivals and 247 Sports. Harris received offers from multiple top football programs including, Alabama Crimson Tide, Michigan Wolverines, Ohio State Buckeyes, USC Trojans and Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide in 2015.