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Fantasy football 2021: 3 running backs going too high, too low

By Steven Lawson

Jan 3, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2021; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler (30) runs the ball against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports /
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Fantasy Football, Najee Harris
Jun 15, 2021; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) participates in drills during minicamp held at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports /

#2 Najee Harris RB/ Pittsburgh Steelers ADP: 5.10

Have you seen what Mike Tomlin can do with a running back?  A monster like Harris is going to feast on people in the Steel City.

This one is really surprising to me, mainly due to the fact that I believe he could be the rookie back that threatens a top 10 finish at the position.  If he were to get into the top 10 I wouldn’t be shocked, and if you let me have him in the 5th round I will thank you over and over again while I win and win, week after week.

Standing 6’2″ 230 pounds and running a 4.45 40 time, this is a guy with burst and strength.  Bank on him being the workhorse back in Pittsburgh and look for him to put up similar numbers to Jonathan Taylor last year.  1,100 yards and 10 touchdowns seem doable for this guy.

Being taken behind Chase Edmonds, Melvin Gordon, and James Robinson is ridiculous.  Draft him in the 4th with confidence, and the 3rd if you feel like I do about him, and ride that tide to a playoff birth.

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