Harris' career in Pittsburgh didn't turn out as envisioned when they selected him in the first round out of Alabama in 2021, because the big-play ability he showed in college never materialized in the NFL. Harris is a smart player who likely will win approval in any locker room, including his new one with the Chargers, but he can't offer much more than volume as a ballcarrier, more or less taking what the defense gives him. Despite his big build, Harris doesn't actually run with much power - he can set anchor and hold ground, but running over or around defenders is a rather rare occurrence. Signed to a one-year, fully guaranteed $5.25 million contract, Harris' ability to eat innings has an obvious enough use for a Chargers offense that endeavors to be among the most run-heavy in the league. The selection of first-round pick Omarion Hampton might have preempted Harris' main appeal for fantasy, however. The 221-pound rookie is built for big-time volume in his own right, and unlike with Harris, there's a big-play threat when Hampton and his 4.46 speed are on the field. We might see Hampton's usage trend toward high-leverage situations while Harris' usage trends toward low-leverage ones.
