Steelers players react to 1st-round pick Najee Harris

General manager Kevin Colbert said he was “ecstatic” that running back Najee Harris was available when the Pittsburgh Steelers made him their first-round pick late Thursday night.

Judging by some of their posts on social media, Harris’ new teammates had similar reactions to adding the national champion from Alabama.

Starting with one of three known returning team captains.

A defenses best friend is a good running game! Man let’s go @ohthatsNajee22

— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) April 30, 2021

The Steelers’ third-oldest player also appears to approve.

Yesssssirrrrrrr!!!!!!!!

— Joe Haden (@joehaden23) April 30, 2021

A reigning Steelers All Pro does, as well.

MY DAWG @ohthatsNajee22

— Minkah Fitzpatrick (@minkfitz_21) April 30, 2021

Fitzpatrick played at Alabama; defensive lineman Isaiah Buggs is a former teammate of Harris with the Crimson Tide.

Welcome To The Family Lil Bro @ohthatsNajee22

— Isaiah D. Buggs (@BigPooh_91) April 30, 2021

Tight end Eric Ebron welcomed a new weapon to the offense.

YES SIR‼️ @ohthatsNajee22

— Eric Ebron (@Ebron85) April 30, 2021

While it’s unclear whether he was making a value judgment on the pick, or a prediction of what Harris will do with frequency, the timing of the tweet makes it known offensive tackle Zach Banner was referring to Harris.

Touchdown...

— Zach Banner (@ZBNFL) April 30, 2021

And in addition to current players, some past greats at Harris’ position from Steelers lore also weighed in.

Welcome to PITTSBURGH @ohthatsNajee22 ?‼️ #HEREWEGO

— Willie Parker (@3williethadude9) April 30, 2021

That includes a rather famous one who shares the newest Steelers’ surname.

@ohthatsNajee22 Najee, welcome to Pittsburgh! Running backs can make the difference.

— Franco Harris (@francoharrishof) April 30, 2021

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