Najee Harris Contract

It is well known that; the National Football League is an exclusive Football League all over America. It is almost impossible for any football player to make his name in the game without delivering his best. Only the top-notch players get the chance to cement their places. Najee Harris is one of the players who have succeeded in leaving an impression on the NFL’s fans.

Najee Jerome Harris, who is also known as Najee Harris is an active American Football running back. He has been playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League since he was picked in the first round of the 2021 NFL draft. He was the first running back picked by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Born in 1998, the 25-year-old hails from the San Francisco Bay Area. He has experienced a troubled childhood which also includes time in a homeless shelter before his family moved to Antioch. Despite all the trials and tribulations, Harris blossomed and paved the way to success in football. He started his football career in high school at Antioch and then continued to play college football for the University of Alabama from 2017-2020.

Najee Harris Contract

At present, Najee Harris has signed a 4-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers that is worth $13.1 million inclusive of a signing bonus worth $6.9 million, guaranteed and an average annual salary.

Najee Harris Contract Breakdown

Najee Harris's 4-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers includes a signing bonus of $6,849,052, an average salary of $3,21,862, guaranteed $13,047,447. The contract is worth $13.1 million.

How much is Najee Harris getting paid?

Najee Harris' contract worth $13.1 million is getting him paid around $3,261,862 annually.

How much money does Najee Harris Make in a minute?

At present, Najee Harris is earning $3.2 million on average annually so he is bagging a sum of $6.2 per minute.

How much of Najee Harris’s contract is guaranteed?

Najee Harris’s four-year contract worth $13.1 million comes with a guaranteed amount of $13,047,447 making his contract fully guaranteed. This means that the Pittsburgh Steelers are obliged to pay the guaranteed amount of $13,047,447, regardless of the circumstances.

What are the terms of Najee Harris contract?

As mentioned earlier, Najee Harris' contract with the Steelers, is a 4-year contract worth $13.1 million. The signing bonus amount is $6,849,052. The contract is fully guaranteed, which will remain unaffected, even in case of injury, controversies, bad performance or even suspension. The contract includes a signing bonus and the 2021-2024 salary. Along with these, a 5th-year option is also available in the contract.

Each year, the players selected in the first round of the NFL Draft sign a 4-year contract which includes a team option for the fifth year. After the player finishes his third NFL season, the teams have to make the call regarding whether they want to pick the fifth-year option or not. The team has to decide before the league deadline in May of the coming year. As the ongoing season is Najee Harris’s third season, he needs to showcase his best game to convince the Steelers to pick his option. The Steelers have to make the decision to exercise Najee Harris's fifth-year option before May 2024.

Najee Harris is the only Steelers’ player who has rushed for over 1,000 yards in his two initial seasons. He ended his first season with 1,200 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. He caught a total of 74 catches for 467 yards. He also managed to have zero fumbles. In 2022, he finished his last season with 272 carries for 1038 yards, seven rushing touchdowns and three receiving touchdowns. The Steelers have high expectations from their first-round picked running back.