Being a first-round draft pick comes with heightened expectations, often not just on the field but off the field as well. When an organization brings a high-pedigreed player into the fold, it’s anticipated that he is going to be a foundational piece for the long haul, one of the core members, and perhaps a leader.
That’s not where Najee Harris’ head is at, for the moment. The Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round draft pick is not focused on the future beyond learning what he’s supposed to do in the offense and who he’s going to be doing that with. But he’s laying the groundwork for more, whether he realizes it or not.