No one would’ve been surprised if the New England Patriots decided to skip out of the running backs in the 2022 NFL draft. But Bill Belichick drafted two of them, starting with South Dakota’s Pierre Strong and doubling up with South Carolina’s Kevin Harris.
They’re two different body types and athletes with different running styles. While Strong is one of the fastest and most agile athletes at running back in this draft class who competed at one of the lower levels of competition, Harris is basically the opposite. He competed in the premier conference in the SEC and bowled over some of the best linebackers in the country. His shortcoming, however, is his top speed and his agility. Harris is a one-cut linebacker who bruises defenses with his 220-pound, 5-foot-10 frame.
