RAHJAI HARRIS NEWS

Harris' two late touchdown runs, goal-line stand sends East Carolina past Tulsa 38-31

Rahjai Harris rushed for a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns and East Carolina stopped Tulsa on the 1-yard line in the final seconds for a 38-31 win on Thursday night

5 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Solid in Thursday's win Harris recorded eight carries for 55 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for eight yards during Thursday's 49-14 win against Florida Atlantic.

Impact Harris split the backfield in Thursday's win as five different Pirates received at least three carries. That was in large part due to the team jumping out to a big lead. Harris received his fewest touches since Week 1 with just nine, but he salvaged a productive day with a one-yard rushing touchdown in the second quarter. Despite the splitting of touches, he is still the team's No. 1 back and should see an increased role Thursday at Tulsa.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Excellent versus Temple Harris had 11 carries for 130 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 56-34 victory against Temple.

Impact Harris had just 11 carries Saturday but he made the most of his opportunities. He rushed for 130 yards -- one away from matching his season high -- and scored his fourth rushing touchdown of the season. Harris was out-carried by London Montgomery, a surprising turn of events, however he still far out-produced his teammate. He faces another favorable matchup after a bye week versus Florida Atlantic.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Another quiet outing Harris tallied nine rushes for 34 yards and reeled in all four targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 45-28 defeat versus Army.

Impact Harris was held out of the end zone for the third straight game Saturday and was held under 60 total yards for the second consecutive outing. He did set season highs in receptions, targets and receiving yards, but his lack of work on the ground -- due to Army taking a big lead early -- hurt his performance. He faces a very favorable matchup versus Temple next.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in blowout loss Harris totaled 12 carries for 48 yards during Saturday's 55-24 loss against Charlotte.

Impact Harris once again led the team in rushing attempts, but he was out-gained by London Montgomery who scored a 48-yard touchdown. It was a disappointing day for Harris as he also failed to add anything in the receiving game. After a bye week in Week 7 he faces a tough matchup at Army.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient on high volume Harris logged 25 rushes for 60 yards and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 30-20 win versus Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Harris received over 25 touches for the second time this season, however he was unable to do much with that extremely high volume. Despite the poor stat line at the end of the game, it was still very promising that the Pirates are emphasizing getting Harris the ball so often. He should be able to have a more efficient outing Saturday at Charlotte, a team which has struggled against the run this season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Decent on the ground Saturday Harris tallied 13 rushes for 47 yards and one touchdown and reeled in all two targets for eight yards during Saturday's 35-24 defeat against Liberty.

Impact Harris scored his third rushing touchdown of the season Saturday with a two-yard rush in the third quarter. He also set season highs in the passing game with a measly two catches for eight yards. It was not a special performance by any means, but his consistent workload gives him a solid floor every week.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in Saturday's loss Harris notched 18 carries for 87 yards and reeled in their only target for zero yards during Saturday's 21-19 defeat versus Appalachian State.

Impact Harris had a fairly productive outing Saturday as he rushed for 87 yards, the most yards from scrimmage on the team. It's clear through three weeks that the Pirates' offense goes through Harris, and that will likely continue to be the case as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes team to victory Harris compiled 26 carries for 131 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in their only target for three yards during Saturday's 20-14 win versus Old Dominion.

Impact Harris led the Pirates to a win on Saturday, scoring both of his team's touchdowns and rushing for over 100 yards for just the second time since the start of last season. It was an excellent performance from him and a much-needed stabilizer for the Pirates' offense given Jake Garcia threw four interceptions. With Garcia struggling, the Pirates may lean on Harris more as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes team to victory Harris compiled 26 carries for 131 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in their only target for three yards during Saturday's 20-14 win versus Old Dominion.

Impact Harris led the Pirates to a win on Saturday, scoring both of his team's touchdowns and rushing for over 100 yards for just the second time since the start of last season. It was an excellent performance from him and a much-needed stabilizer for the Pirates' offense given Jake Garcia threw four interceptions. With Garcia struggling, the Pirates may lean on Harris more as the season progresses.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Rahjai Harris runs for 132 yards, 2 TDs as ECU beats Old Dominion 20-14

Rahjai Harris ran for 132 yards and two touchdowns on 26 carries, Andrew Conrad kicked two field goals and ECU beat Old Dominion 20-14

SEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet in opener Harris recorded six carries for 24 yards and reeled in their only target for six yards during Saturday's 42-3 win versus Norfolk State.

Impact Harris received seven touches Saturday -- the second most among Pirates' running backs -- a slow start to his season. He was the first running back featured, a good sign for him, but the team was much more focused on the pass versus the FCS opponent. Harris also split carries with Javious Bond and Marlon Gunn -- with London Montgomery closing the game out -- so he may be in more of a committee than he was last season.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Greenlit for contact Harris was seen taking contact during fall camp.

Impact Harris was a non-contact participant during East Carolina's spring camp but has since been observed as a full participant during fall camp, indicating the injury may be behind him. The 5-foot-11 running back is set to see a heavy workload again after totaling 129 carries for 485 yards and five touchdowns across 12 games during the 2023 season.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Best game of season Saturday Harris recorded 21 carries for 145 yards and one touchdown and a lost fumble and caught their only target for 12 yards during Saturday's 29-27 defeat versus Tulsa.

Impact Harris saved his best for last as he shattered his previous season highs with 21 carries for 145 yards. He scored a 50-yard rushing touchdown in the first quarter as well, his fifth of the season. His season did not end on a high note though as he lost a fumble with just over two minutes left and his team up by one, a turnover which allowed Tulsa to take the ball down the field and kick a game winning field goal as time expired. Overall, it was an okay season for Harris as he rushed 129 times for 485 yards and five touchdowns and caught seven passes for 43 yards and a touchdown in 12 games.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

52 yards in loss Harris totaled 13 carries for 52 yards during Saturday's 13-10 defeat versus Tulane.

Impact Harris led his team in rushing Saturday, his most in a game since Week 4. However, he failed to score a touchdown in his fourth consecutive game and was not targeted in the passing game for the first time since Week 1. He faces a more favorable matchup Saturday at FAU.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for season Harris is expected to miss the remainder of the 2022 campaign after suffering a knee injury during Saturday's 48-28 win over South Florida, Stephen Igoe of 247 Sports reports.

Impact Harris suffered the injury on a fourth-down play when he landed awkwardly while being tackled. He grabbed his knee immediately and had to be helped off the field by trainers. The 5-foot-11 running back has been a solid contributor for East Carolina since 2020 and had totaled 309 yards from scrimmage and five touchdowns through five games this season. The expectation is that Harris will have a full recovery and be available for the start of next year.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice Saturday Harris rushed for 61 yards and one touchdown to go along with 14 receiving yards and a score in Saturday's 39-21 win over Old Dominion.

Impact Harris was one of two Pirate running backs to score Saturday. Keaton Mitchell led the charge in the backfield, scoring a pair of touchdowns while averaging 8.9 yards per carry on 18 rushes. Harris is averaging just 3.0 yards per carry in two games this season, but his ability to threaten in the passing game may increase his role.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rahjai Harris looking like his old self early in spring Keaton Mitchell and Rahjai Harris have both contributed heavily to ECU’s success the last two seasons. But Harris is looking for a bit of a...

MARCH 24, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Harris breaks out in first 100-yard game of season Rahjai Harris tallied his first 100-yard game of the season last Thursday.

NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Reaches 70 rushing yards. Harris ran the ball 14 times for 70 yards while adding a catch for five yards against South Carolina.

Impact After recording just eight rushing attempts in week one, the Pirates got their 5-foot-10 running back more involved against South Carolina. Harris reached 70 rushing yards on an efficient 5.0 yards per carry. The 5-foot-10 running back saw the same amount of attempts as fellow teammate Keaton Mitchell as the two will continue to split reps as the season goes on.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient on the ground Harris had eight carries for 22 yards while adding in 56 receiving yards on four receptions during Thursday's loss to Appalachian State.

Impact After leading the Pirates in rushing yards last season as a true freshman, Harris struggled on the ground against Appalachian State. Averaging only 2.8 yards per carry, the 5-foot-10 running back was able to make up for it with his 56 receiving yards. Harris had three games with over 100 rushing yards last year, so it is clear that he is capable of putting up better outings than he did Thursday. Harris will look to get back to his normal self while competing with fellow running back Keaton Mitchell for snaps this season.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rahjai Harris has even more reason for motivation this season Rahjai Harris is now a proud father of his daughter.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Keaton Mitchell on improvements heading into Year 2, his relationship with Rahjai Harris, and more A preseason sit-down with second-year ECU running back Keaton Mitchell.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM

Rahjai Harris headlines ECU's all-conference honors The ECU running back is one of four players to earn all-league honors.

DECEMBER 15, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM