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Harris sets Steelers rookie record

Dec 12, 2021 at 06:00 AM

Teresa Varley

Steelers.com

Rookie running back Najee Harris is having a strong season, and tonight he set a new Steelers rookie record.

Harris, the team's No. 1 pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Alabama, passed Le'Veon Bell to set a record for yards from scrimmage for a Steelers rookie.

Bell had 1,259 yards from scrimmage in his rookie season in 2013 (860 rushing, 399 receiving).

Harris had 1,263 yards from scrimmage for the season (873 rushing, 390 receiving) at the time he passed Bell.

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