Steelers select Derrick Harmon, DT, Oregon #21 overall

[BlackAndGold]

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This was the right pick. I know it may be boring but when the analyst on NFL channel compared Shedure Sanders to Kenny Pickett - the PTSD kicked in.

Harmon is the right pick.

[Mojouw]

The most Cam Heyward potential player since Cam Heyward.

Now pick a big fat bastard later to plug in the middle and rotate Heyward, Benton, Harmon.

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The most Cam Heyward potential player since Cam Heyward.

Now pick a big fat bastard later to plug in the middle and rotate Heyward, Benton, Harmon.

Harmon’s Oregon teammate Caldwell would be a perfect “fat bastard”

[Dwinsgames]

I wanted Grant , but Harmon is a nice consolation prize

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Harmon’s Oregon teammate Caldwell would be a perfect “fat bastard”

amen to that

[Mojouw]

I’d love to see them be able to pair the pick with the kid from Toledo.

But that might be a bit too much to hope for.

[Steeldude]

I’d love to see them be able to pair the pick with the kid from Toledo.

But that might be a bit too much to hope for.

Maxwell Klinger ; )

[BlackAndGold]

https://steelersdepot.com/2025/04/20...errick-harmon/

[lipps83]

I like the pick and am very happy they didn't go after Sanders, who I am pretty sure was a smokescreen along with the whole Rodgers thing anyway.

Ride with Rudolph this year and if it doesn't work out, go after a QB next year in a deeper, more talented class.

Good pick.

[Steeler-in-west]

Good pick, they were losing in the trenches too much last year.

[ALLD]

Safe pick.

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Maxwell Klinger ; )

ha! You’re dating yourself (so am I by default

[pczach]

Very good player at a position of need.

The team obviously really liked Harmon and targeted him. They decided there wasn't a quarterback available that was a better option than Harmon, so they took him.

This is a very good pick.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

I thought he was their best option at 5-tech and think its a great pick. Needed some real younger talent on the D line and he is it.

[Dwinsgames]

Maxwell Klinger ; )

Darius Alexander

[Born2Steel]

Great pick. He did start out at OSU, like Cam. I'm not sure I agree with drafting a second DL this year though.

We need to get younger behind Minkah and Slay in the secondary, AND we still need a true slot CB. Bishop did ok, so not an immediate need.

Still NEED a workhorse RB. One way I can see it is Warren and Gainwell handle the workload between the 20s, and breaking off some big runs here and there, then let one of those big dumptruck guys push the pile into the EZ. Maybe a guy like Mafah, or Martinez, or Mullings?
Another way I see it is they draft a fast rabbit like Blue or Tuten. Either way, RB is a need pick still.

With a WR room of Metcalf, Pickens(last year under contract), CA3(last year under contract), and Roman, when do we look to WR?

I think there's one more pressing need.....right! QB. I'm hoping we get Will Howard today.

[Mojouw]

Maxwell Klinger ; )

Nice catch! What a great show/movie.

[Dwinsgames]

Poor kid should be the best 24 hours of his life but instead he gets drafted and 12 hours or so later he has to make funeral arrangements for his mom

[hawaiiansteeler]

Poor kid should be the best 24 hours of his life but instead he gets drafted and 12 hours or so later he has to make funeral arrangements for his mom

Incredible story that he left home (Michigan St to Oregon) because the family needed NIL money to buy a handicap equipped van for his Mom after her stroke.

[oneforthetoe]

Maxwell Klinger ; )

Oh Laverne, Laverne!

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Poor kid should be the best 24 hours of his life but instead he gets drafted and 12 hours or so later he has to make funeral arrangements for his mom

So sad on a day that should have been one of the happiest of his life.

[pczach]

Poor kid should be the best 24 hours of his life but instead he gets drafted and 12 hours or so later he has to make funeral arrangements for his mom

So sad.....

It's just not right, but bad shit happens to good people all the time.

Prayers to him and his family.

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Incredible story that he left home (Michigan St to Oregon) because the family needed NIL money to buy a handicap equipped van for his Mom after her stroke.

There are so many great stories and sad stories that people never even hear about. He sounds like a great young man.

[oneforthetoe]

Reading how this was a very Steelers' pick. While that might be true, I see this more accurately as a very Andy Weidel pick. I am glad he still seems to have a great influence over the Steelers draft board. I never thought we would have Andy for three drafts. Hope he stays for a few more.

[Mojouw]

This might sound off, but I think Harmon’s mom held on until she heard their shared dream was realized. Then she let go. Just a feeling I got after reading about it this morning.

[pczach]

This might sound off, but I think Harmon’s mom held on until she heard their shared dream was realized. Then she let go. Just a feeling I got after reading about it this morning.

I believe it.

People fight like hell to live when they have a goal like that. I know it doesn't always work out, but there is no doubt that the effort to do everything possible to survive instead of giving up make a huge difference.

I'm sure she gave it everything she had to try to be there for the culmination of her son's efforts in life.

[Born2Steel]

Oh, well shoot, screwed that up too. He was at MSU not OSU. At least I'm on a roll here.

[Born2Steel]

Try out this one and see if I get it right this time.

Harmon is going to wear #99