Preseason Top 25 Athletes to Watch, presented by Motorola: No. 1 Najee Harris

By Kevin Askeland Aug 23, 2016, 1:08pm

Antioch High running back is back after 36 touchdowns.

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1. Najee Harris, Antioch (Calif.)
6-foot-3, 226 pounds, Senior running back


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Committed to Alabama, Harris is the nation's top recruit after racking up huge yardage totals and earning MaxPreps All-American honors last year. He ran for 2,744 yards on 243 carries and 36 touchdowns in leading Antioch to one of its best seasons in years. He has rushed for 5,172 yards and 60 touchdowns in his career.

Najee Harris of Antioch (Calif.)
Najee Harris of Antioch (Calif.)
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