Steelers find the perfect replacement for RB Najee Harris in latest 2025 two-round mock draft
Najee Harris has been running like a man who knows his contract is up come the end of the season. And after the Pittsburgh Steelers declined Harris' fifth-year option, that's the exact scenario he finds himself in. So if Pittsburgh does cut bait with the franchise record holder, his replacement could be waiting come April: […]
Najee Harris has been running like a man who knows his contract is up come the end of the season.
And after the Pittsburgh Steelers declined Harris' fifth-year option, that's the exact scenario he finds himself in.
So if Pittsburgh does cut bait with the franchise record holder, his replacement could be waiting come April:
Steelers Select OSU RB Quinshon Judkins in 2nd Round of 2025 Mock Draft
With Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren both in the final year of their rookie deals, the Steelers will look to replenish the unit in the draft. Judkins fits the bill in terms of what the Steelers want at RB, with the size and speed requisite of a lead back.
– Rob Gregson, A to Z Sports Pittsburgh
Judkins is a tad smaller than Harris at 6-0 and around 200 pounds, but he's more than capable of being a lead back when analyzing his physical running style and breakaway speed.
Pair that with the pedigree that Pittsburgh covets from their draft picks and the match seems to be made in Heaven.
The Steelers are always going to target players from premier programs, and when it comes to positions like RB, OL, and DL, think of schools like Georgia, Alabama, and of course Ohio State as top targets for Pittsburgh.
As for who they took in round one of this mock…
Benjamin Morrison, CB Notre Dame
The Steelers have to search for their future plan at cornerback. Donte Jackson has filled in well opposite of Joey Porter Jr., but the team is thin at CB with little to no depth and perhaps more importantly, needs an influx of speed and athleticism. Pittsburgh can find that with Morrison should his medicals check out.
– Rob Gregson, A to Z Sports Pittsburgh
The Steelers are one of the best teams in the league when it comes to turning the ball over, and Morrison would only add to that if he's under the curtain of the Black and Gold come next season.
