The Pittsburgh Steelers were on the clock. The sooner the Steelers could bring Harris into the fold — and more importantly, into the backfield alongside quarterback Ben Roethlisberger — the better. The Steelers selected Harris with the 24th overall pick Thursday night, confident he can help a rushing attack that finished 32nd in the NFL in yards rushing in 2020. I feel like it’s nothing I can’t do in time for sure.”Unlike at Alabama, Harris likely won’t have to wait around for his opportunity in Pittsburgh. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...“Running backs are devalued,” Harris said, before later adding, ‘But just to finally see it happen, (I’m) blessed.”___More AP NFL coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL

Source: thestar April 30, 2021 03:39 UTC