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Najee Harris 2025 Outlook: How Long Can The Veteran Hold Onto A Starting Job?
An offseason marriage between Najee Harris and the Los Angeles Chargers was a match made in heaven. Nearly 80 percent of the Chargers' running back attempts have been vacated, and the former Steeler's greatest ability, his availability, put him in line to bear 20+ touches per game. But Los Angeles didn't see this marriage lasting very long (a one-year contract) and found another suitor. Omarion Hampton, widely considered the second-best running back prospect in the 2025 NFL Draft, was selected 22nd overall. The veteran figures to be the starting running back when the Chargers take their first offensive snap of the regular season, but how long will it last? Head coach Jim Harbaugh and offensive coordinator Greg Roman are notorious for establishing the run, so there may be enough opportunities for both Harris and Hampton to be RB2/Flex starters all season. The rookie could also siphon touches as the season progresses, cementing his status as the future of the backfield. Because of the division of labor, Harris is ranked as an RB3 for fantasy football drafts this summer.
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